There are a number of inspiring ideas on how to celebrate on the blog http://blogs.eun.org/etwinning10/. Leargas is also running a competition for teachers to mark the day, see  http://www.leargas.ie/programme_news.php?prog_code=7022&item_code=6579

Alternatively, get involved by contributing via twitter - hashtag for the event is  #eTwinningDay or particpation in the following:

Online Course on eTwinning

eTwinning (www.etwinning.net)  is the Community for schools in Europe. Teachers from all participating countries can register and use the eTwinning online tools to find each other, meet virtually, exchange ideas, team up in Groups, learn together in Learning Events and engage in online-based projects.

Earlier this year, Leargas launched an online course on eTwinning given by one the Irish eTwinning Ambassadors Tom Roche.  The course provides an introduction to eTwinning to help newcomers navigate the eTwinning world.  The next two sessions will run on Wednesday April 22 and 29 from 5pm-6pm.  The link opens at 4.50pm.  To join the course click on the following web address: https://eun.webex.com/eun/k2/j.phpMTID=tae25f4d18adaf9d9a89f865c12501ba6

 

Professional Development Workshops

Professional Development Workshops (PDWs) are for teachers who want to learn more about eTwinning and develop their skills in European collaboration using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). These workshops bring together participants from different European countries to network and share experiences. The next workshop will take place in Belgium and is designed for Primary School Teachers.

Theme: Talent based learning
Dates: 5-7 June 2015
Location: Hasselt, Belgium
Deadline for applications: Friday, 8 May


The aim is to offer workshops on innovative teaching in different fields of expertise (STEM, coding, CLIL, early foreign language learning, IT, creativity). During the seminar, participants will have the opportunity to network and to find a project partner, to learn what characterizes a good eTwinning project, to discover successful projects and project ideas, to learn how to plan, register, manage, evaluate, implement and disseminate a project, to discover the eTwinning tools as well as receive hands on training. The aim of the seminar is to find a project partner and to plan and register a collaborative project.

The seminar is for primary school teachers with pupils from the age of 6 upwards. The workshop is open to experienced eTwinners and beginners in eTwinning.

To apply for a workshop, contact Nellie Tattersall ntattersall@leargas.ie  or 01-887 1263