The document outlines the pedagogical objectives of eTwinning Learning Events. The objectives are to: (1) learn about subject-related content and how to use virtual learning environments and web 2.0 tools in education; (2) learn through collaborative and learner-centered approaches like problem-based and inquiry-based learning; and (3) support understanding learning as a multi-level process and enhance the sense of community among eTwinning participants.

1. eTwinning Learning Events
- Pedagogical Objectives Tiina Sarisalmi, Miriam Schembri, Adam
Stepinski, Irina Vasilescu

2. Pedagogical Objectives
Learn about the subject related content
Learn to use VLE and other web 2.0 tools in a learning process
Learn to learn differently
Support the understanding of learning as a multi-level process
Enhance the CoP aspect of the eTwinning community

3. Learn about the subject related content
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Topic e.g. global warming (cross-curricular)
Subject related e.g. web 2.0 tools for math
Method e.g. inquiry-based learning
Web tool e.g. educational apps for iPad
Aspects of education e.g. motivation
Elements of learning process e.g. assessment
21st century skills e.g. creativity
- Provide core information
- Finding, sharing, building knowledge

4. Learn to use VLE and other web 2.0 tools
- These are 21st century skills
- Virtual learning environments, their pros and
cons, possibilities and limitations
- VLEs and web 2.0 tools usage in a pedagogically
meaningful way
- Special tools for different school subjects
- Tools supporting collaboration, creativity,
student’s initiative and engagement

5. Learn to learn differently
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Learner-centered learning
Learning-by-doing
Project-, inquiry- or problem-based learning
Collaborative learning: participants working
together and teaching each other
- Sharing, peer learning
- Gamification of learning
Participants learn by doing

6. Support the understanding of learning as a
multi-level process
- Learning to learn
- Meta-cognitive level: reflection
- Hidden agenda: attitudes
Enhance the Community of Practice (CoP)
aspect of the eTwinning
- Learn to know each other
- Support emotional intelligence
- Encourage social networking

7. THANK YOU!
Tiina Sarisalmi, Finland
Miriam Schembri, Malta
Adam Stepinski, Poland
Irina Vasilescu, Romania