The eTwinning webinar ‘Step 2:

Starting your eTwinning project’ will

begin at 16:30

In this webinar you will find out how to start, register and even be

awarded for your eTwinning project.

Step 2: Starting your

eTwinning project

Isabel Brennan

British Council: Belfast

Working with British Council since 2008 and enjoying watching Wimbeldon – when I can

Nice to meet

you

An

Introduction

to the

eTwinning

team

Nice to meet

you

An

Introduction

to the

eTwinning

team

Sandra Underwood

eTwinning Ambassador (North West)

Fitness & Music

The BasicsThe Basics

oUse the Chat facility

oVote

oUse the non-verbal communication tools

oRaising your hand

When you sign in you will see your own

name, as well as the names of the

moderator and the other webinar

participants

This is the chat facility where you can

ask questions and talk to other

participants

Write your message in the text box and

hit enter

Choose who you want to write a

message to

Task 1

Use the Chat function to introduce yourself.

“Hi, my name is XX I teach at XXX school…”

Click the green tick for yes or the red cross for no

Task 2

Use the green tick or red cross to answer this

question

Is this your first webinar?

Yes

x No

Task 2 Use the vote function to answer our poll…

What type of school do you work in?

A. Nursery/Infant

B. Primary

C. Secondary/FE

D. SEN or other (please tell us)

Use non-verbal tools to help us gauge how things are

going.

Hovering your mouse over the button will give you a

description of what it means.

Task 2If want to find out more about how to start

eTwinning…give us a smiley face!!

If you have a question you can raise

your hand to get our attention.

Step 2: Starting your eTwinning project

Part 1: Process, Content and Approval

Part 2: Project Kit Inspiration!

Part 3: Project management &

recognition

Step 2: Part 1Process, Content, Approval

Question 1

Have you identified a partner

school that you are going to

work with?

Yes

x No

Question 2

Is your partner in your

eTwinning ‘Contacts List’?

Yes

x No

Question 3

Have you agreed what kind of project you are going to

work on together?

Yes

x No

Question 4

Have you planned your project with your partner(s) yet?

Yes

x No

Any questions?

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Recap

Step 2: Part 1

4. Does my project “go live”straight away?

5. Will my partner beautomatically e-mailed whenthe project is ready?

6. Do I need to contact myNSS to tell them about myproject?

Step 2:Part 2

Project Kit Inspiration!

Recap

Step 2: Part 1 & Part 2

1. Do you need to think about the end of

the project when you are registering it?

2. Can you change your project details before you submit it?

3. Which button would I click to access project kits?

A B C D

Any questions?

.

Part 3: Project management &

recognition

Quality Labels – Project Requirements

1. The project must have common goals and a shared plan.

2. It must be finished or in its last stages.

3. The applying teacher must have made significant contributions to the project.

4. A certain degree of collaboration must appear. The minimum to be considered is using and reacting to partners’ materials.

5. Project results must be visible.

Quality Labels – CriteriaThe Criteria Indicators of a good project

Pedagogical Innovation and Creativity

Creativity: Pedagogical and methodological aspects of the project are original.Innovation: The project has meant new ways of teaching and learning for the students and teachers involved,

Curricular Integration The project is integrated in ordinary lesson plans

Use of Technology ICT tools used are appropriate according to the activities and goals.

Sustainability and Transferability

Sustainability in the school: the project is not an isolated event but has become an integral part of the activities and the educational objectives of the schoolTransferability: aspects of the project can serve as a model for other teachers and an example of good practice.

Results and Benefits The extent of effects of the project results, including dissemination outside the school. Educational and pedagogical relevance of results and benefits.

Quality Labels

Any questions?

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Step 2: Part 3

1. Can a project ‘Member’ addnew people and edit theproject?

2. Do eTwinning projects carryon forever on the eTwinningDesktop?

3. Final question???

Step three: Using your Twinspace

The Twinspace is the heart of your eTwinning project. It is a safe and secure online space where you and your partners work together. This session shows you how to use your Twinspace to communicate and share your work with your partners. You’ll also find out how the Twinspace can help

you share your project with the wider community.When: Thursday 4th July 16:30-17:30

Where: OnlineContact: etwinning@britishcouncil.org

Evaluation Form

https://etwinning.wufoo.eu/forms/etwinning-webinar-participant-feedback/

Any final questions?

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Blog http://etwinninguk.typepad.com/

Email etwinning@britishcouncil.org

Web www.britishcouncil.org/etwinning

Thank you!