This document summarizes an eTwinning webinar about making the most of project kits. It introduces the presenters and outlines the tasks and polls that will take place during the webinar. These include using the chat and voting functions, introducing yourself, responding to polls, and using the non-verbal communication tools like raising your hand. The webinar will cover browsing projects on the public portal and using the inspiration section including project kits, modules, and galleries. Polls ask participants about their level of experience, subject area, and motivation for finding partner schools.

1. The eTwinning webinar ‘Making the most of Project Kits’ will begin at 16:30 While you wait you can check that you’ll be able to hear us by clicking ‘Tools’ – ‘Audio’ – ‘Audio Set-Up Wizard’

2. eTwinning Inspiration Making the most of the Project Kits

3. Nice to meet you An Introduction to the eTwinning team Owain Wright British Council Wales, Cardiff. Regional Officer: Wales, South West and the West Midlands Gig-goer, rugby lover, husband to be

4. Nice to meet you An Introduction to the eTwinning team Michael O’Donnabhain British Council: Moscow, Belfast, London Blogger, Traveller, Hill-walker

5. Blackboard CollaborateThe Basics Use the Chat facility Vote Use the multiple choice Use the non-verbal communication tools Raise your hand Speak

9. Task1 Use the Chat function to introduce yourself, eg. Hi, my name is . . . I live in . . . and I like . . .

11. Task2 Use the voting buttons to say whether or not you have had training on a webinar before? Hi! This is Amanda from the Sydney office

14. Task3 Respond to the poll on the next slide using the ABCD voting buttons What do you think of . . . ?

15. How long have you been eTwinning? Less than one month Less than one year More than one year I don’t know

18. Task4 If you’re happy and you know if, click the smiley button! Coz you’re happy and you know it!

21. Task5 Put your hand up if you like chocolate Hmmm . . . lovely chocolate!

25. Task6 Put your hand up then, when asked, pick up the mic and say hello Hello everyone, greetings from . . . !

26. In this Webinar we will learn how to Browse through eTwinning projects on the Public Portal Use the Inspiration section of the eTwinning portal including: Project Kits Modules Galleries Teachers’ Blog

31. Which phase of Education do you work in? Primary B. Secondary C. SEN D. Other

32. Do you have a partner school already? Yes B. No C. I used to, but not now D. Maybe

33. What is your main motivation for finding a partner school? Language link B. Head told me to C. To do an exchange D. Other

34. Do you know what you would like to do a project about? Already have a project Have no idea just yet Have some ideas, but not sure D. Have a very specific idea in mind

51. Re-cap Are project kits for both Primary and Secondary? If a Project Kit has 5 stars, does this mean that it's a good one? Can I also rate the kit? Are Project Kits for a fixed period of time? Will the Follow-up section tell me anything about the Objectives of the Project Kit?

58. Any Questions?

59. Would you find it useful to see someone else’s project? Definitely very useful B. Maybe C. Might be useful D. Not sure

65. Which subject area do you teach? Primary subjects B. Languages C. ICT D. Maths/Science E. Other

67. Is it a good idea to involve pupils in planning the project Mine are too little to do the planning It’s a great idea! Not sure how it would work Maybe, but would need to try it

69. Have you heard of Eco Schools? Yes No

71. Are you a blogger? No way, wouldn’t know where to start I’ve done a bit in my time I blog frequently I prefer microblogging!

77. Any Questions?

78. Re-cap Can students be involved in planning the project? What can I use the modules for? Is the Teachers’ blog available in English? Where can I find example projects?

79. Are you ready to find a partner and start an eTwinning project? Yeah, why not? I’m ready Not just yet, need some more time

80. Has this session been helpful? Very helpful B. Helpful C. A little bit helpful D. Not sure

81. Link to Feedback Evaluation form http://etwinning.wufoo.com/forms/etwinning-webinar-participant-feedback/