Learning with eTwinning - European Commission - Europa

23456In my opinion, the way we worked on our project was innovative. Ourcooperation forced the teachers involved in the project to choose alternativeteaching methods. The use of the magazine as a medium for presenting theproject was also a novelty in our school.Aneta SajdaJudging by the response of all our pupils, not only to this project but also toothers underway, I would say that intercultural communication will veryquickly become the norm. It is accepted now that we share our work with oureTwins and the children actively look forward to it. Our project deals withserious issues, which all the children have researched, discussed and debatedwith confidence and maturity. To understand that they can work together withpeers in other countries gives them an awareness of their European citizenship.I believe these are skills they will keep for life.Aneta SajdaI think that one of the most important benefits is that we had the opportunityto explore extremely important issues. The children investigated theenvironmental problems and they have learned that all three schools share thesame concerns. The project also allowed the children to put their knowledgeinto practice. Another important benefit is being able to practice English in areal-life context.Aneta SajdaMost definitely! Now I have seen what can be achieved and the difference itcan make to teaching and learning in my class. It has been a great motivatorfor the children and has offered them opportunities that otherwise would nothave been possible.Aneta SajdaI would say, get involved! You don’t have to be an ICT expert or be fluent inforeign languages. Your project doesn’t have to be huge or complicated to besuccessful or enjoyable. Try to be flexible and a little patient and most of all keeptalking to your partners. Long silences (after all, we are all very busy people!)can be misconstrued and discouraging. If things get difficult, the NationalSupport Services will help you get back on track.Anne DanielsI would recommend eTwinning projects to all kinds of teachers. ThrougheTwinning, all of us have become members of the same global school. It was anenriching experience for the children and the staff as well. The partnershippermits a change in the working format of the traditional classroom and givesa lot of satisfaction. For more adventurous lessons, join an eTwinning project.Aneta Sajda49