Introduction
t o
eTwinning
Arj ana Blazic @abfromz
What is eTwinning?
The most Community
for Schools
in Europe
~ for students and teachers ~
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What makes it different?
Professional Development
ONLINE ONSITE
ONLINE
Learning events
Online seminars
Support groups
Self-teaching materials
LEARNING EVENTS
LEARNING EVENTS
ONLINE SEMINARS
GROUPS
GROUPS
PDW
Seminars
Conferences
ONSITE
@abfromz
Peer to peer
Support
eTwinning ambassadors
NSS, CSS
eTwinners
Sense of Community
by Vanna Kosmatou
Happy Pupils
Happy Pupils
Collaborative Projects
Collaborative Projects
FLEXIBILITY
NO BUREAUCRACY
Collaborative Projects
NO STRESSTWINSPACE
ACCESS TO WEB TOOLS
SOURCE: Galvin C. (2009) eTwinning in the Classroom: A Showcase of good practice 2008 -2009, Central Support Service for eTwinning, Belgium
Importance To Project Success
eTwinning Project =
Peer learning
Cross-cultural
Authentic
Teamwork
Development of competences
Interdisciplinary approach
School Time
Project Impact
Motivation
Key competences
Innovative teaching methods
European dimension
Confidence
Recognition for your work
Quality Label Criteria
Pedagogical innovation
Curricular integration
Communication
Collaboration
Use of ICT
Results and impact
Recognition for your work
National Quality Label
- awarded by the NSS
European Quality label
- awarded by the CSS
National eTwinning prizes
European eTwinning prizes
- 3 age categories and several special categories
eTwinning and Erasmus +
Life Cycle of an eTwinning Project
Introduction
Project activities
Evaluation
Dissemination
Recognition
THE END OF ONE PROJECT IS
THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER

Introduction to eTwinning

Editor's Notes

  • #17 For teachers but also for students
  • #24 Teamwork – active participation Group work, students take on responsibilities and tasks, learn to meet deadlines and to collaborate in order to reach a shared outcome • Peer learning • Cross curricular and close to real life Use of communication language in a real and stimulating environment • Use of ICT as a means of communication and creation/production • Use of a variety of tools, channels, styles for communication and collaboration with partners according to the contest and adequate to the task given Informed and safe use of Internet
  • #27 eTwinning can achieve positive outcomes for pupils, teachers and wider school communities. promote the European dimension in education through the use of ICT
  • #32 Disseminate – students present to their peers and parents, public