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eTwinning -the modern form of cooperation between
teachers and students from Europe
The Magic of eTwinning
Svetlana VarbanovaTeodora Valova
еТwinning-ambassadors, Bulgaria
Authors:
Еxperience to motivate Bulgarian
teachers for working in eTwinning
Some examples of working at the National level based on Herzberg's Motivation Theory
Cases:1. High motivation, high care / it is a perfect
case /.2. High care, low motivation / it occurs in mercenaries /3. High motivation, poor hygiene.4. Low motivation, poor hygiene.
This 3rd combination could also be observed in Bulgaria.
The Herzberg's TheorySome opportunities for combinations
between motivation factors and ‘hygiene’ factors
Provides opportunities for cooperation between teachers and students from various European countries and the implementation of partnership projects in global network
Combines 147,000 teachers from Europe in 3453 active projects
Implemented in the platform in 24 languages
The eTwinning programme
The school of my Mom and Dad
The mothern school
It exists since 2005 It is a sub-program of the "Comenius“ It was created to meet the educational
challenge of the 21st century It consistent with the European
Reference Framework (KEY COMPETENCES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING)
It is with a focus on the Digital Competence
The eTwinning programme
It means: Easy and quick alternative Working without any bureaucracy Freedom to choice methods Attractiveness to students and
teachers Its instruments are the "new" media Form of eLearning, one of the names
for ICT in education
eTwinning is a preferred modern form of school partnership
It is a platform that "speaks" the language of young people from the beginning of the 21st century
It responds to the perceptions of adolescents about modern communication, as an encouraging work in the global network
It is a social network Young permanent are moving in the
social networking / Facebook, Twitter, Netlog /
eTwinning is a form of moderncommunicaton
Educational: Different and unconventional ways to
absorb information Mastering ICT - Tools and programs Encourage the learning of English as a
modern language for communication + other languages / special awards /
Enriching and extending the active vocabulary
Independence of the student
The benefits for students
Students communicate in authentic situations despite insufficient language skills
Young people get quick feedback from their partners
It increases self-esteem and confidence in own abilities
Ability for teamwork
Developing a variety of ways to communicate and tolerance towards people who speak different languages and have different culture
Work and cooperation in a protected private space
Communicative skills:
Students grow up to be "Citizens of the world" – globalists
Equal partnership -students aligned with those of advanced countries in the European Union
Self-education and self-learning - Autonomy
Offers much opportunity for training and career development
Diversity in the classrooms and teaching
Opportunities for intercultural communication
Collaboration with colleagues from European educational institutions
Create your own "drawer" with didactic materials
Practical opportunity to work with ICT - Tools and programs
Wear self-esteem - / awards /
The benefits for teachers
eTwinning Quality Labels
Learning event
Teachers rooms
eTwinning groups
Professional Development Workshops –
European Workshops
Annual conferences
Camps - international youth camps
Virtual partnerships grew in real
Mobility
Profesional Development Workshops- PDW-s
Annual conferences
Awards for students – CampsInternational youth camps
Offers many innovative ways of working, the teacher "speaks" the language of young
Increases the activity of students and motivate them
Guarantee the authenticity of materials and autonomy of learners - a new path towards knowledge
Allows teachers to participate in professional development workshops and annual conferences
Satisfaction and confidence that you are "modern" man, not a BBC )))
5 reasons to be in eTwinning
„eTwinning gives me wings“
Improve your language and digital skills and those of your students!
Range your lessons, work and units!
Use the possibilities of online training programme in Bulgaria and abroad!
Through eTwinning platform:
Thank you for your attention!