This is my presentation for the IATEFL 2010 Conference. It is about eTwinning and the teaching of English in primary schools. It explores how projects like this can be incorportated in teaching and increase motivation for learners and teachers
Beyond School Projects โ A Report On E Twinning 2008 2009guest7c5a7d
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This report provides an analysis of usage data and surveys of the eTwinning online platform from 2008-2009. Key findings include:
1. Monthly visits to the eTwinning portal increased over 300% from the previous year following the launch of a new platform. Daily member registrations and project registrations also increased substantially.
2. Over 65,000 teachers from over 53,000 schools across Europe have registered as members on the platform. On average, 1.3 teachers per school are registered.
3. Over 12,000 projects have been registered since 2005 involving over 28,000 teachers and 500,000 students. Nearly 11,000 teachers are currently involved in active projects.
4. In
The document summarizes the key aspects of the e-Twinning program on its 5th anniversary. It provides definitions for each letter of the alphabet related to e-Twinning, including its aims, origins, concepts, duration, encouragement of cultural exchanges, friendship between schools, grants, hosts, innovation, joy, kits, quality labels, modules, news, ordinary announcements, participation benefits, resources, subjects covered, opportunities for teacher blogging, ways projects can be useful, opportunities for virtual tours, use of the wordle program, and focus on youth.
eTwinning is a framework for schools to collaborate on the Internet with partner schools in other European countries.
It promotes school collaboration in Europe through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by providing support, tools and services to make it easy for schools to form short or long term partnerships in any subject area
The document discusses eTwinning, a program that allows schools to collaborate online with partner schools across Europe. It promotes using technology to form short or long-term partnerships between students and teachers in any subject area. eTwinning helps develop digital skills and encourages international educational exchange. The document provides examples of how eTwinning is being used successfully in Sicily to connect students in different countries and cultures.
This document summarizes the author's experiences with eTwinning and Comenius projects as an English teacher in Lithuania. It discusses four eTwinning projects focused on songs, language, culture, films and fashion. The author found eTwinning's tools like blogs, forums and wikis useful for collaboration. Combining eTwinning with Comenius allowed students to travel, experience other cultures firsthand, and improve language skills while working towards integrated project goals like renewable energy education.
The document discusses eTwinning, an initiative of the European Commission that aims to encourage European schools to collaborate using information and communication technologies. It provides an online platform where teachers can form partnerships to develop collaborative projects across subject areas. The program has grown significantly since its launch in 2005, with over 170,000 registered teachers and 90,000 participating schools as of 2012. Through eTwinning, schools are paired and students learn from collaborating with another school elsewhere in Europe on joint projects.
This eTwinning project involves elementary school students ages 10-12 from Turkey, Romania, Italy, Greece, and Romania. Over the course of 6 months, the students will learn about each other's customs and traditions by creating and sharing presentations, videos, photos, and other materials using ICT tools like PowerPoint, YouTube, and Skype. The goals are to improve the students' English, ICT skills, and pride in their own traditions while learning about other cultures.
This document discusses eTwinning, an initiative of the European Commission that connects schools across Europe through online networking and collaborative projects. It allows teachers and students to register, network, and collaborate on projects using a virtual space called twinspace. Schools can participate in eTwinning projects with students, professional development for teachers through online groups and events, and national/regional events. Benefits include improved teaching through technology, enhanced communication and language skills, increased motivation, and cultural awareness for students. It is a free opportunity for schools.
Beyond School Projects โ A Report On E Twinning 2008 2009guest7c5a7d
ย
This report provides an analysis of usage data and surveys of the eTwinning online platform from 2008-2009. Key findings include:
1. Monthly visits to the eTwinning portal increased over 300% from the previous year following the launch of a new platform. Daily member registrations and project registrations also increased substantially.
2. Over 65,000 teachers from over 53,000 schools across Europe have registered as members on the platform. On average, 1.3 teachers per school are registered.
3. Over 12,000 projects have been registered since 2005 involving over 28,000 teachers and 500,000 students. Nearly 11,000 teachers are currently involved in active projects.
4. In
The document summarizes the key aspects of the e-Twinning program on its 5th anniversary. It provides definitions for each letter of the alphabet related to e-Twinning, including its aims, origins, concepts, duration, encouragement of cultural exchanges, friendship between schools, grants, hosts, innovation, joy, kits, quality labels, modules, news, ordinary announcements, participation benefits, resources, subjects covered, opportunities for teacher blogging, ways projects can be useful, opportunities for virtual tours, use of the wordle program, and focus on youth.
eTwinning is a framework for schools to collaborate on the Internet with partner schools in other European countries.
It promotes school collaboration in Europe through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by providing support, tools and services to make it easy for schools to form short or long term partnerships in any subject area
The document discusses eTwinning, a program that allows schools to collaborate online with partner schools across Europe. It promotes using technology to form short or long-term partnerships between students and teachers in any subject area. eTwinning helps develop digital skills and encourages international educational exchange. The document provides examples of how eTwinning is being used successfully in Sicily to connect students in different countries and cultures.
This document summarizes the author's experiences with eTwinning and Comenius projects as an English teacher in Lithuania. It discusses four eTwinning projects focused on songs, language, culture, films and fashion. The author found eTwinning's tools like blogs, forums and wikis useful for collaboration. Combining eTwinning with Comenius allowed students to travel, experience other cultures firsthand, and improve language skills while working towards integrated project goals like renewable energy education.
The document discusses eTwinning, an initiative of the European Commission that aims to encourage European schools to collaborate using information and communication technologies. It provides an online platform where teachers can form partnerships to develop collaborative projects across subject areas. The program has grown significantly since its launch in 2005, with over 170,000 registered teachers and 90,000 participating schools as of 2012. Through eTwinning, schools are paired and students learn from collaborating with another school elsewhere in Europe on joint projects.
This eTwinning project involves elementary school students ages 10-12 from Turkey, Romania, Italy, Greece, and Romania. Over the course of 6 months, the students will learn about each other's customs and traditions by creating and sharing presentations, videos, photos, and other materials using ICT tools like PowerPoint, YouTube, and Skype. The goals are to improve the students' English, ICT skills, and pride in their own traditions while learning about other cultures.
This document discusses eTwinning, an initiative of the European Commission that connects schools across Europe through online networking and collaborative projects. It allows teachers and students to register, network, and collaborate on projects using a virtual space called twinspace. Schools can participate in eTwinning projects with students, professional development for teachers through online groups and events, and national/regional events. Benefits include improved teaching through technology, enhanced communication and language skills, increased motivation, and cultural awareness for students. It is a free opportunity for schools.
eTwinning and Science by Florenci Sales VilaltaFlorencisales
ย
This document describes Florenci Sales Vilalta's experience using eTwinning for science projects. As a chemistry and physics teacher, he has led several multi-country projects since 2007 matching the curriculum and using CLIL methodology. The projects involve cooperative activities between partner schools in different countries, using technologies like videoconferencing. They address topics like DNA, environmental protection, Mediterranean products, sound waves, and relating physics to sports like trail running. The projects incorporate student exchanges and producing materials like videos, dictionaries, and eBooks. They provide opportunities for real-world applications and learning other cultures through English.
It presents the birth of Service Learning in Europe and the European Centers that currently are working in service-learning (education levels are not specified). Enjoy!
The document discusses the eTwinning program, which connects over 147,000 teachers across Europe through online collaboration. It provides benefits for both students and teachers, allowing them to work on partnership projects together across borders. For students, it improves language skills like English, develops digital skills, and fosters intercultural understanding. For teachers, it enables professional development and collaboration with other European educators. The program has been running since 2005 and provides a modern way for schools to partner online without bureaucracy.
This document provides information about an interactive teaching training course titled "How to Teach Interactively?". The 7-day course will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria and aims to teach participants how to select and use interactive teaching methods for specific educational purposes. Participants will learn about interactive teaching systems, skills for creating interactive environments, methods using personal communication and technology, and how to plan interactive activities. The training will include lectures, presentations, group discussions, practical exercises and cultural activities. At the end, participants will evaluate the course and their ability to apply what they learned.
This document summarizes the evolution of the eTwinning program from 2005 to 2008. It began as a Comenius action under the Lifelong Learning Programme to connect schools across Europe and promote teacher training through online partnerships. Between 2005-2008, informal collaboration and resource sharing beyond formal projects increased its reach. This led to the development of eTwinning 2.0 with a focus on community building, peer learning, and networking beyond individual projects. Upcoming learning events in April will provide training on communication tools and setting up cross-country classroom collaborations in various subject areas.
International projects Veliki Bukovec Primary SchoolLidija Kralj
ย
The document discusses the school's involvement in international projects since 1993. It summarizes that the school has been open to new forms of teaching and learning, with enthusiastic teachers bringing projects to the school and the principal's financial and moral support. Some of the projects included international collaborations on topics like languages, geography, architecture, and internet safety. The school aims to connect traditional teaching with modern technologies and international collaboration, while also presenting their activities to parents and the local community.
Presentation by Katarzyna Dumanska, Salesian Missionary Voluntary Service Youth for the World at TRIALOGs central training in Brno (Czech Republic) on February 19 and 20, 2008.
This publication contains the outcomes of the so called e3 project: eTwinning partnership โ evolution which was published by the Hungarian National Support Service. You will find fifteen ready-made project descriptions, good examples. We hope that these ideas will help and motivate other teachers to start an eTwinning project.
This document provides information about the MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT (MESC) Erasmus+ eTwinning project taking place from 2016-2018. The project involves 7 schools from 7 countries (UK, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, and Reunion Island) and aims to help students develop social and emotional skills to increase achievement, self-belief, and enhance their view of life. Key activities within the project include collaborating on topics like cultural diversity, stress management, and environmental awareness. The project also aims to include students with special education needs.
eTwinning in the English classroom...and beyondmartap
ย
This document provides an overview of Marta Pey Pratdesaba's experience coordinating eTwinning projects. It describes several projects she led that involved schools from multiple European countries collaborating online around topics like language, culture, films, fashion, science and the environment. The projects utilized tools like blogs, wikis and videoconferencing. Students completed tasks like creating magazine articles, songs, films and other materials. The projects received recognition for their quality and impact on students. eTwinning allowed students to practice language skills through real communication, learn about other cultures, and develop digital skills through collaborative online work.
This document summarizes an eTwinning project between schools in 7 European countries to develop vocabulary skills through interactive online games. Students selected topic areas and created vocabulary presentations and games using tools like Quizizz and learning apps. They played the games online every Tuesday evening and tracked results. The project strengthened communication between over 120 participating students and teachers from Poland, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine and others. It was recognized with several awards including European Quality Labels and national prizes.
The document discusses eTwinning, an online community for European schools to collaborate on projects. It provides information on creating collaborative projects between teachers and students from different countries using online tools like TwinSpaces. TwinSpaces allow groups to share files, communicate, and work on projects together virtually. The document provides examples of best practices for collaborative projects covering subjects like English, math, and using multimedia activities to engage students.
eTwinning Project Plan Example
Founder
Co-founder
Partners
ROVENA HOXHA, Albania
Ofeliya Gafarova , Azerbaijan
IRINA-AMELIA BARSAN, Romania
Natalja Varkki, Estonia
Title Rights of the Child for the Digital Age
Short Description
The projectโs main objectives evolve around the idea of developing and improving studentโs language skills. This is thought to be achieved throughout interesting activities amongst which I understandably highlight posters and collages, short movies and documentaries, paintings, drawings and photographs. While the peak is supposed to be reached through motivating students into creating objects using recycled materials and modern ICT resources. Learning to code and to program, observing and analyzing are our main goals. Participating actively on international initiatives like 'European Code Week' and 'Hour of Code' will also be preferred
Languages
English
Age of Pupils From 7 to 16
Subjects
Art, Chemistry, Design and Technology, Environmental Education, Geography, Informatics / ICT, Mathematics / Geometry, Physics
Aims
The projectโs main goal is to develop and enrich their language, communicative and digital skills throughout engaging on the project. In addition project-based learning and on interesting international initiatives will be held regarding to the topic.
eTwinning is an online community for schools in Europe that aims to encourage collaboration between schools. It provides infrastructure like online tools to help teachers form partnerships and develop curriculum-focused projects with other schools. While ICT skills are not required, eTwinning offers training and support. Benefits include providing an easy network of schools, integrating with different subjects, and helping students improve skills like confidence. Teachers are advised to introduce eTwinning to their students and parents, design simple initial projects, and give projects an international dimension. Students are encouraged to use eTwinning's secure social network TwinSpace to safely communicate, learn languages, and extend their learning beyond their borders.
This article summarizes an eTwinning project called "Nutri Fit Cruise" carried out by schools in Catalonia, Greece, and Poland. The project involved students living aboard a virtual ship, learning about healthy habits as they visited different islands. Students improved their English, developed ICT skills, and learned about nutrition, physical activity, and respect for other cultures. The collaborative project was supported by various web tools and received several awards. It helped students develop key skills while having fun learning about health and working with peers in other countries.
Innovative online education at NKI Nettstudier and Universidade AbertaMorten Flate Paulsen
ย
This document summarizes an online presentation about innovative online education at NKI Nettstudier and Universidade Aberta. It discusses NKI's history over the past 100 years, from correspondence courses to its current offerings of over 400 online courses in many subjects. It also describes NKI's innovations in online learning technologies, student support systems, and use of social media and open online platforms to facilitate collaboration between students.
An introduction to web tools and PLNs for Greek teachers
ฮฮนฮฑ ฯฯฮฝฯฮฟฮผฮท ฯฮฑฯฮฟฯ ฯฮฏฮฑฯฮท ฯฯฮนฯฮฝ ฮดฮนฮบฯฯ ฮฑฮบฯฮฝ ฮตฯฮณฮฑฮปฮตฮฏฯฮฝ ฮบฮฑฮน ฯฮทฯ ฮนฮดฮญฮฑฯ ฯฯฮฝ ฮฮนฮบฯฯฯฮฝ ฮฮฌฮธฮทฯฮทฯ
TEFL refers to teaching English to students whose first language is not English, which usually occurs in the student's own country within state schools or privately. TEFL teachers may use techniques like visualization and blended learning, which combines face-to-face instruction with online activities and exercises accessed through a Virtual Learning Environment to engage students both inside and outside the classroom.
Classroom management in teaching english at primary schoolsFatmanurKurkcu
ย
This document discusses key aspects of classroom management when teaching English at primary schools. It covers three main topics: [1] young learners and the critical period hypothesis for language learning before puberty, [2] characteristics of effective English teachers such as knowledge, enthusiasm and feedback, and [3] the importance of classroom management techniques in creating a respectful learning environment and positively impacting student achievement.
Teaching English Language Learners in Primary and Elementary ClassroomsChristine Morris
ย
This document provides a resource guide for teachers on teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in primary and elementary classrooms. It discusses who ELL students are, including refugee ELLs, and theories of second language acquisition. The guide also explores the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach and how it can be used with refugee ELLs through classroom activities and programs. It provides recommendations and lists additional resources for teachers to support ELL students.
eTwinning and Science by Florenci Sales VilaltaFlorencisales
ย
This document describes Florenci Sales Vilalta's experience using eTwinning for science projects. As a chemistry and physics teacher, he has led several multi-country projects since 2007 matching the curriculum and using CLIL methodology. The projects involve cooperative activities between partner schools in different countries, using technologies like videoconferencing. They address topics like DNA, environmental protection, Mediterranean products, sound waves, and relating physics to sports like trail running. The projects incorporate student exchanges and producing materials like videos, dictionaries, and eBooks. They provide opportunities for real-world applications and learning other cultures through English.
It presents the birth of Service Learning in Europe and the European Centers that currently are working in service-learning (education levels are not specified). Enjoy!
The document discusses the eTwinning program, which connects over 147,000 teachers across Europe through online collaboration. It provides benefits for both students and teachers, allowing them to work on partnership projects together across borders. For students, it improves language skills like English, develops digital skills, and fosters intercultural understanding. For teachers, it enables professional development and collaboration with other European educators. The program has been running since 2005 and provides a modern way for schools to partner online without bureaucracy.
This document provides information about an interactive teaching training course titled "How to Teach Interactively?". The 7-day course will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria and aims to teach participants how to select and use interactive teaching methods for specific educational purposes. Participants will learn about interactive teaching systems, skills for creating interactive environments, methods using personal communication and technology, and how to plan interactive activities. The training will include lectures, presentations, group discussions, practical exercises and cultural activities. At the end, participants will evaluate the course and their ability to apply what they learned.
This document summarizes the evolution of the eTwinning program from 2005 to 2008. It began as a Comenius action under the Lifelong Learning Programme to connect schools across Europe and promote teacher training through online partnerships. Between 2005-2008, informal collaboration and resource sharing beyond formal projects increased its reach. This led to the development of eTwinning 2.0 with a focus on community building, peer learning, and networking beyond individual projects. Upcoming learning events in April will provide training on communication tools and setting up cross-country classroom collaborations in various subject areas.
International projects Veliki Bukovec Primary SchoolLidija Kralj
ย
The document discusses the school's involvement in international projects since 1993. It summarizes that the school has been open to new forms of teaching and learning, with enthusiastic teachers bringing projects to the school and the principal's financial and moral support. Some of the projects included international collaborations on topics like languages, geography, architecture, and internet safety. The school aims to connect traditional teaching with modern technologies and international collaboration, while also presenting their activities to parents and the local community.
Presentation by Katarzyna Dumanska, Salesian Missionary Voluntary Service Youth for the World at TRIALOGs central training in Brno (Czech Republic) on February 19 and 20, 2008.
This publication contains the outcomes of the so called e3 project: eTwinning partnership โ evolution which was published by the Hungarian National Support Service. You will find fifteen ready-made project descriptions, good examples. We hope that these ideas will help and motivate other teachers to start an eTwinning project.
This document provides information about the MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT (MESC) Erasmus+ eTwinning project taking place from 2016-2018. The project involves 7 schools from 7 countries (UK, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, and Reunion Island) and aims to help students develop social and emotional skills to increase achievement, self-belief, and enhance their view of life. Key activities within the project include collaborating on topics like cultural diversity, stress management, and environmental awareness. The project also aims to include students with special education needs.
eTwinning in the English classroom...and beyondmartap
ย
This document provides an overview of Marta Pey Pratdesaba's experience coordinating eTwinning projects. It describes several projects she led that involved schools from multiple European countries collaborating online around topics like language, culture, films, fashion, science and the environment. The projects utilized tools like blogs, wikis and videoconferencing. Students completed tasks like creating magazine articles, songs, films and other materials. The projects received recognition for their quality and impact on students. eTwinning allowed students to practice language skills through real communication, learn about other cultures, and develop digital skills through collaborative online work.
This document summarizes an eTwinning project between schools in 7 European countries to develop vocabulary skills through interactive online games. Students selected topic areas and created vocabulary presentations and games using tools like Quizizz and learning apps. They played the games online every Tuesday evening and tracked results. The project strengthened communication between over 120 participating students and teachers from Poland, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine and others. It was recognized with several awards including European Quality Labels and national prizes.
The document discusses eTwinning, an online community for European schools to collaborate on projects. It provides information on creating collaborative projects between teachers and students from different countries using online tools like TwinSpaces. TwinSpaces allow groups to share files, communicate, and work on projects together virtually. The document provides examples of best practices for collaborative projects covering subjects like English, math, and using multimedia activities to engage students.
eTwinning Project Plan Example
Founder
Co-founder
Partners
ROVENA HOXHA, Albania
Ofeliya Gafarova , Azerbaijan
IRINA-AMELIA BARSAN, Romania
Natalja Varkki, Estonia
Title Rights of the Child for the Digital Age
Short Description
The projectโs main objectives evolve around the idea of developing and improving studentโs language skills. This is thought to be achieved throughout interesting activities amongst which I understandably highlight posters and collages, short movies and documentaries, paintings, drawings and photographs. While the peak is supposed to be reached through motivating students into creating objects using recycled materials and modern ICT resources. Learning to code and to program, observing and analyzing are our main goals. Participating actively on international initiatives like 'European Code Week' and 'Hour of Code' will also be preferred
Languages
English
Age of Pupils From 7 to 16
Subjects
Art, Chemistry, Design and Technology, Environmental Education, Geography, Informatics / ICT, Mathematics / Geometry, Physics
Aims
The projectโs main goal is to develop and enrich their language, communicative and digital skills throughout engaging on the project. In addition project-based learning and on interesting international initiatives will be held regarding to the topic.
eTwinning is an online community for schools in Europe that aims to encourage collaboration between schools. It provides infrastructure like online tools to help teachers form partnerships and develop curriculum-focused projects with other schools. While ICT skills are not required, eTwinning offers training and support. Benefits include providing an easy network of schools, integrating with different subjects, and helping students improve skills like confidence. Teachers are advised to introduce eTwinning to their students and parents, design simple initial projects, and give projects an international dimension. Students are encouraged to use eTwinning's secure social network TwinSpace to safely communicate, learn languages, and extend their learning beyond their borders.
This article summarizes an eTwinning project called "Nutri Fit Cruise" carried out by schools in Catalonia, Greece, and Poland. The project involved students living aboard a virtual ship, learning about healthy habits as they visited different islands. Students improved their English, developed ICT skills, and learned about nutrition, physical activity, and respect for other cultures. The collaborative project was supported by various web tools and received several awards. It helped students develop key skills while having fun learning about health and working with peers in other countries.
Innovative online education at NKI Nettstudier and Universidade AbertaMorten Flate Paulsen
ย
This document summarizes an online presentation about innovative online education at NKI Nettstudier and Universidade Aberta. It discusses NKI's history over the past 100 years, from correspondence courses to its current offerings of over 400 online courses in many subjects. It also describes NKI's innovations in online learning technologies, student support systems, and use of social media and open online platforms to facilitate collaboration between students.
An introduction to web tools and PLNs for Greek teachers
ฮฮนฮฑ ฯฯฮฝฯฮฟฮผฮท ฯฮฑฯฮฟฯ ฯฮฏฮฑฯฮท ฯฯฮนฯฮฝ ฮดฮนฮบฯฯ ฮฑฮบฯฮฝ ฮตฯฮณฮฑฮปฮตฮฏฯฮฝ ฮบฮฑฮน ฯฮทฯ ฮนฮดฮญฮฑฯ ฯฯฮฝ ฮฮนฮบฯฯฯฮฝ ฮฮฌฮธฮทฯฮทฯ
TEFL refers to teaching English to students whose first language is not English, which usually occurs in the student's own country within state schools or privately. TEFL teachers may use techniques like visualization and blended learning, which combines face-to-face instruction with online activities and exercises accessed through a Virtual Learning Environment to engage students both inside and outside the classroom.
Classroom management in teaching english at primary schoolsFatmanurKurkcu
ย
This document discusses key aspects of classroom management when teaching English at primary schools. It covers three main topics: [1] young learners and the critical period hypothesis for language learning before puberty, [2] characteristics of effective English teachers such as knowledge, enthusiasm and feedback, and [3] the importance of classroom management techniques in creating a respectful learning environment and positively impacting student achievement.
Teaching English Language Learners in Primary and Elementary ClassroomsChristine Morris
ย
This document provides a resource guide for teachers on teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in primary and elementary classrooms. It discusses who ELL students are, including refugee ELLs, and theories of second language acquisition. The guide also explores the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach and how it can be used with refugee ELLs through classroom activities and programs. It provides recommendations and lists additional resources for teachers to support ELL students.
K TO 12 GRADE 5 LEARNERโS MATERIAL IN ENGLISH (Q1-Q4)LiGhT ArOhL
ย
This document provides lesson materials for teaching students about respect, verbs, and writing paragraphs. It includes pictures, reading passages, exercises, and discussion questions. For one activity, students are asked to role play lines from a story about a fox and wolf. They also practice identifying verbs and changing them between tenses. The document emphasizes learning about respectful behavior for Filipinos through showing respect to elders, people in authority, and God. It models writing a paragraph using an outline about characteristics of respectful and God-loving Filipinos.
The document discusses eTwinning, a free online platform that promotes collaboration between European schools. It allows teachers to connect, develop projects together, and share ideas. The platform has over 200,000 registered teachers from 28,000 schools. It helps develop students' 21st century skills like communication, collaboration, problem solving through project-based learning activities. The author is an eTwinning ambassador who has participated successfully in many projects on the platform.
VLARINA - An eTwinning project 2012-13 (Greece-Serbia-Italy)Vasiliki Papaioannou
ย
The Students participating in this project had the opportunity to meet fellow mates from other European (Mediterranean) countries and communicate with them via e-mail or via instant messaging. They developed friendly relations with each other and shared details about their daily lives, traditions, cultures, perceptions, ideas, lifestyle.Establishing a common point of view of the past, students explored how the Mediterranean Sea is still the bridge between different cultures and religions.
All students developed their English language vocabulary and skills. They also developed their intercultural skills, exchanged ideas, gifts and postcards and also made use of a variety of resources in order to upload powerpoint presentations, documents, files and images about their countries on twinspace.
Last but not least students familiarised themselves with working in a virtual environment, identified and discussed the challenges they face living and working in them. The most important thing is that they made new friends and they gained insights from online school collaborations which will be valuable and worth remembering a life time.
This document discusses international collaboration opportunities for schools. It describes the UK International School Award which recognizes international work in schools. It also describes eTwinning, an online platform that enables teachers and students from 32 European countries to collaborate on curriculum projects. The document provides suggestions for getting started with eTwinning, including registering, finding partners, and project ideas that have worked like blogging and wiki projects.
1. The document discusses concepts of e-twinning and online learning. It defines e-twinning as a program that facilitates cooperation between European schools using information and communication technologies. Schools are paired and work collaboratively on projects.
2. Online learning is defined as education that uses the internet to access educational content and communicate remotely. It allows students to take courses entirely online without entering a physical classroom. It requires self-discipline as students are responsible for their own learning and participation.
3. The document provides details on the history and operations of e-twinning, including tools available and who can participate. It also discusses characteristics and requirements of online learning, including basic computer skills needed.
1) The document summarizes the development of eTwinning, an initiative to encourage school collaboration across Europe through online projects and partnerships.
2) eTwinning has evolved from an initial focus on formal projects (eTwinning 1.0) to incorporate more informal collaboration, networking, and user-generated content through enhancements to its online portal (eTwinning 2.0).
3) The speaker advocates for fully integrating Web 2.0 technologies and eTwinning into the three pillars of education - curriculum, teaching process, and assessment.
This document summarizes the evolution of eTwinning, an initiative to encourage school collaboration across Europe, from its launch in 2005 to 2009. It describes how eTwinning has shifted from a static website (eTwinning 1.0) to incorporate more interactive and social features inspired by Web 2.0, including user profiles, forums, blogs, and networking tools (eTwinning 2.0). It also outlines new learning events and groups being piloted on the platform and considerations for how eTwinning can further embed digital skills and web-based learning into school curricula.
The document discusses the development of eTwinning, an initiative to encourage school collaboration in Europe. It summarizes the evolution of eTwinning from 2005 to 2009, as it grew from an initial focus on formal projects to also support informal collaboration and networking among teachers. Key aspects of the updated eTwinning 2.0 platform are outlined, including enhanced communication tools, user-generated content, tagging, and learning resource exchange. Statistics on participation in eTwinning are provided.
This document provides an overview of the eTwinning program, which aims to encourage collaboration between European schools using information and communication technologies. It discusses the history and operation of eTwinning, participating countries, benefits for students and teachers, and means for institutional and professional growth. Specifically, eTwinning allows schools to partner with others across Europe to develop collaborative projects online without needing grants or face-to-face meetings. Over 230,000 members from 33 European countries participate in over 5,400 projects annually through the eTwinning portal.
overview of etwinning action (under the LifeLong Learning Programme) and a short introduction to the web tools available for registred member (www.etwinning.net)
The eTwinning initiative aims to encourage European schools to collaborate using ICT. It provides an online platform where teachers can connect with other European schools to develop collaborative projects. Over 170,000 teachers and 90,000 schools are now registered in the program. Projects allow for cultural and skills exchanges without requiring funding or travel between schools.
Author: Anne Gilleran.
This paper examines the eTwinning action against the background of 21st century educational and social forces in Europe. It describes in detail the evolution and structure of eTwinning, the opportunities it offers to teachers in terms of pedagogical practice and professional development and the achievments of the portal www.eTwinning.net.
- eTwinning is a platform that allows teachers across European countries to collaborate on projects, communicate, and develop professional skills.
- A 2017 survey found that eTwinning helps improve teachers' abilities in areas like cross-curricular and project-based teaching. It also benefits students by increasing motivation, creativity, and collaborative skills.
- eTwinning involves over half a million teachers in 182,000 schools. It provides opportunities for professional development, international collaboration, and recognition through Quality Labels.
The e-Twinning initiative aims to encourage European school collaboration using ICT. It provides an online platform where teachers can connect with partners in other European countries to develop collaborative projects. Over 170,000 teachers and 90,000 schools across Europe are registered in e-Twinning. The platform offers tools for teachers to communicate, share resources, and work together on projects that promote cultural exchange and ICT skills for students.
The eTwinning program aims to encourage European schools to collaborate using information and communication technologies. It provides online tools and support to allow schools to partner with others across Europe on projects. Originally launched in 2005, eTwinning is now part of the EU's lifelong learning program. It helps improve students' ICT and cultural skills while enriching teaching. Through eTwinning, schools can access professional development, resources, and recognition for their work.
This document discusses concepts of online learning and eTwinning. It defines online learning as a form of distance education where courses are delivered over the Internet. eTwinning allows schools to partner and collaborate on projects using ICT. It has grown significantly since being launched in 2005, now involving over 170,000 teachers and 90,000 schools. The document also discusses advantages and disadvantages of online learning, characteristics of synchronous and asynchronous learning, communication methods, and how to create an email or blog.
This document discusses the benefits of project-based learning and non-formal education activities. It describes how integrating eTwinning projects into the curriculum can meet student needs and help them develop skills. Several examples are given of eTwinning projects carried out, including a virtual trip around the world and using online tools to collaborate internationally on language activities. The document emphasizes that eTwinning provides educational resources for teachers and an emotional connection when working with partners in other countries.
The document discusses the eTwinning program, which connects over 147,000 teachers across Europe through online collaboration. It provides benefits for both students and teachers, allowing them to work on partnership projects together across borders. For students, it improves language skills like English, develops digital skills, and fosters intercultural understanding. For teachers, it enables professional development through workshops and conferences, as well as opportunities to share resources and lessons plans online with other European educators. Overall, eTwinning promotes modern, technology-enabled forms of international educational cooperation.
The document discusses the eTwinning program, which connects over 147,000 teachers across Europe through online partnership projects. It provides benefits for both students and teachers, allowing them to collaborate internationally and develop important skills. For students, eTwinning helps improve language skills and digital literacy while fostering intercultural understanding. Teachers gain opportunities for professional development, training, and collaborating with colleagues in other countries. Overall, eTwinning is presented as a modern and effective way for schools to partner together online across Europe.
eTwinning is an initiative of the European Commission that aims to promote school collaboration across borders using information and communication technologies. It allows students and teachers to communicate with other schools in Europe on collaborative projects. The goals are to bring a European dimension to school curricula, improve teachers' digital skills, and prepare students for the future in a more interconnected Europe. Schools benefit from international networking opportunities, professional development for teachers, and quality recognition for their participation. Over 12,000 schools and 7,000 teachers are now involved in over 800 eTwinning partnerships across Europe.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
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The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
THE SACRIFICE HOW PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTS STUDENTS ARE SACRIFICING TO CHANGE T...indexPub
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The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
Elevate Your Nonprofit's Online Presence_ A Guide to Effective SEO Strategies...TechSoup
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Whether you're new to SEO or looking to refine your existing strategies, this webinar will provide you with actionable insights and practical tips to elevate your nonprofit's online presence.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
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These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
The common European framework seems to be a good start because - common basis across Europe - explicit description of objectives, content and methods What and how should we teach? Are there specific guidelines in each country?