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An eTwinning Ambassador acts as a pedagogical leader and mentor in an eTwinning School, guiding colleagues, promoting digital innovation, and embedding European values into the school culture.

How an Ambassador Contributes Across the 5 Mission Statements

1. Shared Leadership

Actions: Establish a school eTwinning Task Force across different departments and host peer-learning workshops to mentor fellow teachers.

2. Collaboration & Teamwork

Actions: Organize project speed-dating sessions during staff meetings for cross-curricular collaboration, and create a shared digital resource bank.

3. Students as Agents of Change

Actions: Form a Student Ambassador Club where pupils lead TwinSpace activities, and hold student-led assemblies to showcase collaborative outcomes.

4. Models for Other Schools

Actions: Host an annual eTwinning Day for families and local schools, and create an eTwinning onboarding kit for new teaching staff.

5. eSafety, Innovation & Digital Citizenship

Actions: Lead eSafety & AI ethics workshops covering netiquette and Creative Commons, and co-design a school-wide Digital Citizenship Policy.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I play an important role in my school and local community. I have the opportunity to share my experience and knowledge of eTwinning and inspire colleagues to discover the benefits of national and international collaboration. I encourage and motivate teachers to participate in eTwinning projects and activities, as well as in online courses, webinars, and other forms of professional development. I engage the local community, especially seniors, in projects. I organize workshops and meetings with students. I build bridges that connect people, their experiences, and knowledge. I promote eTwinning's mission and disseminate good practices.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I play a key role within my organisation, regardless of whether it is an eTwinning School or not. I have the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for eTwinning with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders, inspiring them to discover the benefits of international collaboration.

One of my main responsibilities is to encourage and motivate teachers to participate in eTwinning projects and activities, as well as to engage in online courses, webinars, and other professional development opportunities. By leading through example, I strive to be a positive role model who demonstrates the values and impact of eTwinning in everyday educational practice.

In addition, I can organise workshops, provide mentoring, and support colleagues as they begin their own eTwinning journey. Above all, however, my role is to promote the eTwinning mission, disseminate good practice, and make the core values and achievements of the eTwinning community visible within and beyond my school.

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The eTwinning ambassadors role in eTwinning schools is very important. Just to mention some, they support colleagues in designing high quality projects and help embed eTwinning into the school's annual plan; they encourage croos-department collaboration; train colleagues in digital tools; disseminate the school's achievements and encourage professional development amongst the school teachers.

I have just moved to a new school, with no previous experience in eTwinning, but some of the teachers have collaborated in my projects this school year and I hope they will create their own projects next school year. As an ambassador, I will propose a number of activities- not only for my school but for other schools in my region- like these ones:

- 'Students eTwinners Group' which will be formed by: students from all levels and groups in the school, the school management and the eTwinning coordinator. This group will have a say in the design of eTwinning projects and will make sure the students with special needs or in risk form part of the projects.

- to include a permanent eTwinning agenda item for the regular teachers meeting in the school.

- eTwinning Teachers' Hub- a TEAMS group where teachers share ideas, resources and questions.

- eTwinning School Portfolio- where all the school community can see what is done in the school.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in my school, I focus on making international collaboration simple and accessible for my colleagues. I introduce eTwinning through short, practical sessions, workshops, and webinars where I share real examples and easy starting points, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming or time-consuming. Each year, I select specific topics for webinars to spread knowledge in a focused and relevant way, responding to teachers’ needs and current priorities.

I support teachers by working alongside them, not just advising. I help co-plan small projects, guide them in finding partners, and assist with the first steps such as writing messages or setting up the project space. This hands-on mentoring helps build confidence and makes the process more manageable.

I also contribute to developing skills needed for working in an international environment, such as clear communication, cultural awareness, and effective use of digital tools. At the same time, I promote good online etiquette and safe, respectful interaction between students.

Inclusion is an important part of my work. I encourage colleagues to design projects that allow all students, including those with SEN, to participate in flexible and meaningful ways, using different formats and supportive structures.

Beyond my own school, I widen this support by organizing workshops and sharing good practices with schools in my local region and across Finland, as well as through webinars that reach a broader audience. By connecting teachers and encouraging collaboration between schools, I help build a wider eTwinning community where experiences, ideas, and partnerships can grow.

Over time, I work towards creating a supportive network of teachers who learn from each other and sustain this work. I keep my approach realistic and sustainable by starting small and supporting gradual growth.

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As eTwining ambassador, I contribute to our mission as eTwinning school with simple actions.

I participate in drafting the renewal application for the eTwinning School Label every two years.

Shared leadership, Collaboration and Teamwork: I invite interested teachers to participate in dissemination meetings about our school etwinning projects. I encourage new teachers to participate in interdisciplinar projects, to be part of eTwinning, and try new tools or small new projects, where they can lead a small part of the project or specific tasks. This helps distribute responsibility, increase collaboration and teamwork and builds confidence across the team.

To strengthen inclusion and values, I promote activities that celebrate languages and cultural diversity, such as European Day of Languages or the Day of Europe (we participate in a project about monuments which ends celebrating the Europe Day). This project involves six teachers of my school.We have also celebrated the Children's day with a videoconference (in other of our current projects) sharing poems, traditions and folklore with partner schools. Step by step we can do small things to involve students in campaigns and activities where they can be agents of change. Small projects where they not just participagte, but act. In my to-do-list I always have the idea of creating a small internal eTwinning workshop for teachers in my school... but the lack of time always leave it for the next year... There are always tasks to plan for the coming years because working as an eTwinning School is an ongoing process, not something that is ever fully completed. Each school year brings new challenges, ideas, and people involved.

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A Twinning ambassador in an eTwinning School can help colleagues understand the aims of the eTwinning School Mission and encourage them to take part in shared projects.

He or she can contribute in areas such as digital practice, online safety, collaborative teaching, student participation and professional development.

The ambassador can organise short training sessions to show teachers how to use eTwinning tools in their daily work.

He or she can also support colleagues in planning joint activities with partner schools and in sharing good classroom examples.

In this way, the ambassador helps build a stronger school culture based on cooperation, innovation and active involvement.

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eTwinning amabassadors can be very helpful for eTwinning schools and eTwinning projects in their region.

As ambassador I can organize good practice meetings among schools in my area where teachers from eTwinning schools can show and share their work to other schools interested in joining the eTwinning family or schools willing to become eTwinning schools but not fully decided yet.

As amabassadors we can give guidance to other colleagues working on eTwinning and we can share their achievements on social media; this way we can help a lot in the promotion of eTwinning projects as well as in the interets of other schools in joining eTwinning or becoming eTwinning schools.

Besides we can help other eTwinners with information about the theme of the year, about ideas to improve projects or even we can make the most with our contacts to put in touch teachers from different countries who are looking forward to start new projects. We have the information and the possibility, through the ambassadors European net, of putting in touch eTwinning schools from different countries in order to work together in a a project.

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Shereen Salahat, Musqat Secondary School

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Shereen Salahat, Musqat Secondary School

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eTwinning School Mission and My Role as an Ambassador

As an eTwinning Ambassador, my role is to support and motivate teachers and students to actively participate in eTwinning and to help build a collaborative and innovative school environment.

Shared Leadership
I encourage teachers to work together and participate in decision-making related to eTwinning projects.
Activity: Organizing monthly meetings where teachers discuss ideas and plan projects together.

Collaboration and Teamwork
I promote cooperation among teachers and encourage them to share their experiences and best practices.
Activity: Organizing sessions where teachers present successful activities and exchange ideas.

Students as Agents of Change
I support students to take an active role in learning and to contribute to eTwinning activities.
Activity: Creating a group of students who help their peers and teachers in using digital tools.

School as a Model for Others
I work on sharing our school’s achievements and encouraging other schools to join eTwinning.
Activity: Organizing an open day to present projects to other schools and parents.

Inclusive and Innovative Learning
I support the use of innovative teaching methods and ensure all students are included in activities.
Activity: Implementing collaborative digital projects that involve all students.

My Mission
My goal is to make eTwinning an essential part of the school culture by encouraging collaboration, innovation, and active participation.

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Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a meaningful response to this task, since ITE institutions are unable to obtain the eTwinning School label. Therefore, the specific mission statements of an eTwinning School do not apply directly to our setting.

However, ambassadors can still promote eTwinning values, such as collaboration, digital competence and international exchange, within their institutions by inspiring colleagues, sharing good practice and supporting project development.

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An eTwinning Ambassador can play a key role in strengthening the eTwinning School Mission by supporting colleagues, promoting collaboration, and encouraging innovation within the school. They can contribute to areas such as digital practice, collaborative learning, inclusion, and internationalisation.

For example, the ambassador can organise short training sessions to introduce eTwinning tools and methodologies, mentor teachers who are new to eTwinning, and create small working groups to develop collaborative projects. They can also promote inclusive activities that involve all students, encourage the use of digital tools in a safe and meaningful way, and support the dissemination of project results within the school and the wider community.

By fostering teamwork, sharing good practices, and motivating colleagues, the ambassador helps build a strong eTwinning culture aligned with the school’s mission.

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Shereen Salahat , Musqat Secondary School

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Shereen Salahat , Musqat Secondary School

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I can support shared leadership, collaboration, student agency, innovation, and inclusivity.

Activities I can do:

Organize teacher meetings to plan eTwinning projects together.

Lead workshops to share experiences and digital tools.

Mentor new teachers to help them start their first project.

Involve students in project design and presentations.

Adapt projects to include all students and celebrate diversity.

These actions help make our school a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative learning community.

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Najwa Rishmawi / Alawda Secondary School for Girls.

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Najwa Rishmawi / Alawda Secondary School for Girls.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in my school, I can contribute to different areas of the eTwinning School Mission. I can propose activities and take actions to involve my colleagues in developing the various statements of the eTwinning School .

Here are some examples of what I can do:

1. Promoting Shared Leadership:

I organize regular meetings with my colleagues to discuss ideas for pedagogical and eTwinning activities.

I encourage everyone to participate in decision-making related to our projects and activities.

2. Enhancing Collaboration, Sharing, and Teamwork:

I create teacher working groups to plan eTwinning and other pedagogical projects.

I share successful experiences and best practices with my colleagues, both inside and outside the school.

3. Supporting Student Involvement:

I involve students in presenting eTwinning projects to teachers and parents.

I organize sessions for students to exchange ideas about pedagogical and technological innovations.

4. Promoting the School as a Model and Inspiring Other Schools:

I organize open days or information sessions to showcase our school’s activities and achievements.

I provide mentoring or professional support to other schools in our area.

5. Fostering Inclusivity and Innovation:

I suggest ways to create an inclusive learning environment for all students and cultures.

I support my colleagues in applying innovative pedagogical approaches, such as collaborative learning and student-centered education.

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Ambassadors are enthusiastic teachers, they share their passion for eTwinning with students, teachers and local comunity leaders from all over Europe and beyond. Ambassadors should offer support and motivate others to participate in eTwinning activities, to win quality labels and to become eTwinning schools. Ambassadors should think creatively, develop exemplary projects and be a role model.

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Role of an eTwinning Ambassador in an eTwinning School

An eTwinning Ambassador acts as a leader, mentor, and promoter of innovation, supporting the whole-school approach of the eTwinning School Mission.

The ambassador can contribute to all mission areas:

Shared leadership: supports school planning, coordinates an eTwinning team, and promotes distributed leadership.

Collaboration and teamwork: encourages cross-curricular projects, co-teaching, and collaboration among teachers.

Students as change agents: promotes student voice, leadership, and active participation in projects.

Inclusion and innovation: supports inclusive practices, use of innovative pedagogies, and digital tools.

Role modelling for other schools: disseminates good practices, mentors other schools, and represents the school externally.

Key activities include mentoring teachers, organising training sessions, promoting student-led initiatives, and sharing good practices within and beyond the school.

Overall, the ambassador helps embed eTwinning into everyday school life, strengthening collaboration, innovation, and the European dimension of the school.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I play a strategic and supportive role within an eTwinning School (My previous one was an Etwinning School).

I supported both teachers and students in understanding the values of the eTwinning School Mission and helped integrate these into everyday school life.

Moreover, I led professional development, promoted safe and effective digital practice, supported colleagues in project creation, and built a culture of networking and European citizenship.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School, I see my role as a bridge between the national eTwinning community and my colleagues. I try to inspire teachers to use eTwinning not just as a project platform, but as a way of thinking and working together. I believe that by promoting collaboration, digital literacy, and European values, I can help strengthen the eTwinning School Mission in several key areas.

One of the main areas where I can contribute is eSafety and digital competence. I think it’s very important that both teachers and students know how to use digital tools safely and effectively. For this reason, I often organize short workshops on tools like Padlet, Canva, or TwinSpace, and I also talk with colleagues about the importance of online safety. I would also like to launch a “Digital Citizenship Week” at school, where we can share good practices and maybe even involve students in creating awareness posters or videos.

Another important part of the mission is collaboration and teamwork. I always try to motivate teachers to work together on local or international projects. Sometimes we have “eTwinning Coffee Talks” – informal meetings where we share ideas and experiences. I also like to pair new eTwinners with more experienced ones, so they can learn from each other and feel more confident to start their own projects.

Professional development is also at the heart of eTwinning. I often share information about online courses, Learning Events, and webinars, and I organize short in-school sessions about how to use the eTwinning Live platform. I think these activities really help teachers feel part of a European professional learning community.

When it comes to student empowerment, I encourage my colleagues to involve students as active participants in projects, not just as observers. I believe that when students take responsibility for their work, they feel proud and motivated. We could even create a small “student eTwinning club” where students can share ideas, plan activities, or present their work to others.

Finally, I think the ambassador can help turn the school into a real learning community. I try to make eTwinning visible in the school’s life – for example, by celebrating eTwinning Day, creating a digital wall to display our projects, or including eTwinning in the school development plan. These actions help everyone – teachers, students, and parents – see that eTwinning is part of who we are as a school.

In short, I see my role as someone who encourages, supports, and connects. By sharing knowledge, building enthusiasm, and creating opportunities to learn together, I can help my colleagues live the values of the eTwinning School Mission every day.

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Activity: ☕ eTwinning “Did you know that…” Quiz and CoffeeAim: To reactivate inactive eTwinners and make them aware of the latest and most useful features of the European School Education Platform (ESEP) that did not yet exist or were not common in their time.CategoryDetailsTarget groupInactive eTwinners (registered for more than 2 years, no activity in the last year).FormatShort, informal, hybrid (online meeting or informal coffee in the community room).Duration20 – 30 minutes.ToolsMentimeter/Kahoot! for quiz + short screens.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School, I play a key role in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. I promote and support eTwinning projects, guide and train teachers in using eTwinning tools and best practices, and encourage the integration of collaborative projects into the curriculum. I also promote professional development through workshops, webinars, and courses, and serve as a bridge between the school and the wider eTwinning community. Through these efforts, I help create a dynamic learning environment that enriches teaching and learning for both teachers and students.

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In an eTwinning school, the role.of the ambassador is crucial in terms of offering guidance and facilitating activities for teachers needing support. Their role is to showcase the impact, the benefits of collaboration and cooperation within eTwinning projects, not only to present the format of projects, the regular practices used. It is like marketing!

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An eTwinning Ambassador can greatly contribute to

promoting eTwinning in the school community

– Organising information sessions for teachers, parents and pupils.

– Promoting the benefits of the eTwinning platform and development opportunities.

Supporting the initiation and implementation of eTwinning projects

– Guiding colleagues in registering projects.

– Providing mentoring in writing and implementing projects.

– Promoting collaboration between teachers from different subjects.

Training and advising colleagues

– Holding training workshops (webinars, practical sessions).

– Providing personalised support to teachers at the beginning of their journey.

Creating a culture of collaboration and innovation

– Encouraging the exchange of good practices.

– Promoting innovative and participatory teaching methods.

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eTwinning Ambassador in an eTwinning school has the role of effectively managing the team of teachers and students in the efficient and qualitative implementation of projects in their schools. Establishing the tasks of this eTwinning project team well-defined for the school management, for the teachers implementing the projects and for their students is part of the procedure. Effective collaboration at school level, time management and the creation of a network of mentored schools within the eTwinning action are some of the principles stipulated in the team procedure. An important role is played by the efficient and ethical use of digital tools, data protection and the safety of students and teachers in the online environment.

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Promoting eTwinning and its Pedagogical Values

Ambassador's Contribution:

Organize regular info sessions or coffee talks to introduce eTwinning to new staff members.

Share success stories from past projects to inspire others.

Offer short in-house workshops on the eTwinning platform and TwinSpace.

Demonstrating Strong Commitment to Collaboration, Sharing, and Teamwork

Ambassador's Contribution:

Create internal peer learning groups or study circles around digital tools or project-based learning.

Encourage cross-curricular projects among colleagues within the school.

Facilitate planning meetings to initiate collaborative projects.

Acting as a Leader in Digital Practice

Ambassador's Contribution:

Train colleagues on the safe and creative use of digital tools.

Model how to integrate technology meaningfully in eTwinning projects.

Support the implementation of digital citizenship and online safety practices.

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An eTwinning ambassador can participate in:

- organizing practical workshops with colleagues on European collaboration, digital learning (Padlet, Canva, Genially, etc.). and online safety (in addition to teachers, they can also do it with students).

- guiding colleagues to access free courses on the eTwinning platform and School Education Gateway.

- providing advice to teachers who want to initiate or participate in projects.

- connecting the school with other schools in the EU, focusing on topics such as diversity, environment, digital culture.

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An eTwinning Ambassador plays a crucial role in promoting, supporting, and sustaining the goals of the eTwinning School Mission. These schools are recognized for their commitment to collaboration, innovation, digital competence, and European values in education. As a leader and motivator, an ambassador can contribute in several areas of the mission, guiding colleagues through meaningful professional development and project-based learning.

An eTwinning ambassador contributes to:

1. Shared Leadership

2. Collaboration and Teamwork

3. Student Empowerment

4. Networking and Sharing Practices

5. Digital and eSafety Practices

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1. Collaboration and professional development

*Organizing workshops and training sessions on how to initiate and implement eTwinning projects;

*Creating an internal eTwinning group in the school to exchange good practices;

*Guiding colleagues in the writing and application process for the Quality Label.

2. Integrating eTwinning into the curriculum

*Supporting colleagues in integrating eTwinning projects into teaching plans;

*Proposing interdisciplinary activities related to eTwinning themes (ecology, citizenship, STEM, European culture);

*Providing concrete examples and resources for each educational cycle.

3. Promoting inclusion and active citizenship

*Developing projects that address themes such as diversity, equity, non-discrimination;

*Facilitating thematic activities with local impact (“Active Citizenship Day”, “Inclusion Week”, etc.);

*Involving students in international campaigns on social responsibility themes through eTwinning.

4. Digital transformation and pedagogical innovation

*Training colleagues on collaborative digital tools (TwinSpace, Canva, Padlet, Genially);

*Organizing “Teach & Share” sessions – where teachers present ideas and lessons inspired by eTwinning;

*Coordinating an eTwinning “digital library” with resources and examples of good practice.

Examples of activities that an ambassador can propose in Padlet:

*Internal “eTwinning Café” – informal monthly meetings where teachers discuss project ideas and opportunities.

*Creating a physical/digital eTwinning showcase in the school to promote project results.

*1:1 mentoring – personalized support for colleagues who want to start projects but need guidance.

*Organizing an “eTwinning Day in School” with presentations by students and teachers involved in projects.

*Creating an “eTwinning School Journal” – a monthly publication with articles written by teachers and students about eTwinning activities.

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An eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School can make a meaningful difference by building a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Their role goes beyond offering technical guidance—they can inspire, motivate, and create real opportunities for teacher engagement.

They can contribute to several key areas of the eTwinning School Mission, such as:

-Teacher collaboration – by organizing regular meetings to brainstorm project ideas and promote peer learning.

-Continuous professional development – through tailored micro-training sessions based on colleagues' needs.

-Innovative teaching approaches – by bringing fresh ideas and good practices from international projects into everyday lessons.

-Promoting digital safety and responsibility – by hosting workshops for both students and teachers on digital citizenship.

One practical suggestion would be to create an eTwinning corner in the teachers’ lounge, where staff can find project ideas, useful materials, or sign up for upcoming initiatives.

The ambassador can also work closely with the school leadership team to integrate eTwinning into the school’s long-term vision.

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An eTwinning Ambassador acts as a motivator, facilitator, and resource person within the school to help staff embrace the eTwinning mission. They:

Lead and support the integration of eTwinning activities.

Promote eTwinning projects and opportunities among colleagues.

Encourage collaboration inside and outside the school.

Help organize training and share digital tools.

Support European values and intercultural dialogue.

Connect with other schools and networks.

Contribution areas and activities examples:

1. Fostering collaboration and partnership - Coordinate and promote partnerships and teamwork

- Organize brainstorming sessions to identify project ideas
- Facilitate partner searches using the eTwinning platform
- Set up interdisciplinary project teams within the school
- Share success stories of collaboration in staff meetings

2. Promoting digital citizenship and literacy

- Advocate safe, responsible digital use and tools

- Lead workshops on digital tools and eSafety
- Create a digital citizenship charter with staff and students
- Organize digital literacy challenges or quizzes
- Share tutorials on using eTwinning Live and TwinSpace

3. Encouraging innovative teaching and learning

- Inspire use of new pedagogies and tools

- Introduce creative project ideas using tech (e.g., blogs, videos, virtual exchanges)
- Share case studies of innovative practices
- Arrange peer observation sessions to showcase eTwinning methods
- Help teachers integrate project-based learning with eTwinning

4. Supporting professional development

- Facilitate continuous learning and sharing

- Organize internal training sessions on eTwinning tools and pedagogy
- Encourage colleagues to attend webinars and eTwinning events
- Create a shared resource folder with lesson plans and materials
- Mentor new or hesitant teachers in project development

5. Embedding European identity and intercultural awareness

- Promote intercultural dialogue and European values

- Host cultural exchange days or virtual visits with partner schools
- Encourage integration of European themes in lessons
- Facilitate language exchange clubs or forums
- Share eTwinning stories that highlight diversity and inclusion

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The ambassador's role is fundamentally about creating sustainable systems and cultures that embed eTwinning principles throughout the school, ensuring that the mission becomes part of the school's DNA rather than an additional activity. This involves working at multiple levels - individual teacher support, team building, institutional change, and external networking - to create a comprehensive approach to educational transformation through European collaboration.

eTwinning Ambassadors are enthusiastic teachers who are not only distinguished by their good practices, but also by sharing their passion for eTwinning with the wider teaching community.

In an eTwinning School context, ambassadors serve as catalysts for whole-school transformation and champions of the eTwinning School Mission.

Key Areas of the eTwinning School Mission

an ambassador can contribute:

1. Shared Leadership - eTwinning Schools have a commitment to shared leadership

2. Collaboration and Teamwork - eTwinning schools display a strong commitment to collaboration, sharing and team work

3. Student Agency - Students in eTwinning Schools are agents of change

4. Being Role Models - Being a role model for other schools. eTwinning Schools are officially recognized at European level as role models for eTwinning.

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Monica Iuliana ONICA, Spiru Haret National College, Romania 

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What can an eTwinning Ambassador do in an eTwinning School?

An eTwinning Ambassador can play a key role in promoting and supporting the mission of the eTwinning School. They can contribute in various areas of the mission by involving colleagues and developing activities that strengthen eTwinning values.

Areas of contribution and proposed activities:

1. Promoting international collaboration

Organizing informational sessions and workshops for colleagues about the benefits of eTwinning projects.

Creating working groups to identify and develop joint projects with other schools.

2. Developing digital and pedagogical skills

Supporting internal trainings on using digital tools in teaching.

Encouraging colleagues to experiment with innovative methods through eTwinning projects.

3. Promoting European values and active citizenship

Initiating school campaigns that promote diversity, inclusion, and respect for human rights.

Organizing debates or activities with students on European topics.

4. Supporting an inclusive and creative school environment

Involving all teachers in projects that encourage inclusion and creativity.

Carrying out activities that boost teamwork spirit and communication within the school.

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An eTwinning Ambassador plays a key role in motivating, training, and supporting colleagues to put into practice the values of the eTwinning School Mission. The ambassador becomes a role model, a facilitator of collaboration, and a driver of innovation and change.

1. Shared Leadership

Contribution:
Encourages all staff to be actively involved in decision-making regarding international projects and initiatives.

·        Set up an internal eTwinning team with teachers from different subject areas to co-design projects and share responsibilities.

2. Collaboration and Teamwork

Contribution:
Promotes teamwork, inter-school partnerships, and teacher-student collaboration.

·        Launch a school-wide collaborative project, where several teachers work together on a common theme using TwinSpace.

3. Students as Active Agents

Contribution:
Encourages teachers to involve students actively in project planning and implementation, giving them real responsibilities.

·        Create an eTwinning Student Council, where students suggest topics, lead project segments, and exchange with students from partner countries.

4. eSafety and Digital Competence

Contribution:
Supports the responsible use of digital tools and the promotion of online safety among both teachers and students.

·        Organize an eSafety workshop using resources from the eTwinning platform, for both colleagues and students.

5. Pedagogical Innovation and Professional Development

Contribution:
Fosters innovation, the use of digital tools, and continuous professional growth.

·        Start a monthly “eTwinning Pedagogical Café”, where teachers meet informally to share tools, platforms, or strategies tested in class.

By carrying out these tasks, the ambassador becomes a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and engagement, actively shaping the identity of the eTwinning School. Their role goes beyond promotion—they build a vibrant learning community that is open, digital, inclusive, and European.

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My role as an eTwinning Ambassador in the eTwinning community is to provide mentorship, tutoring and continuous step-by-step support.

The eTwinning School is committed to playing a role of ambassadors for other

schools in their area/region by actively promoting eTwinning and disseminating

their achievements through as many means as possible: open days, information

briefings, and mentoring schemes. They are proactive in creating professional

development opportunities open to other schools in their area.

eTwinning Schools are committed to inclusivity at every level and actively seek

ways to create an inclusive environment for students of every ability and culture,

their parents and the wider community. Teachers in eTwinning Schools commit

to developing the whole school as a learning organisation. They use eTwinning

to support and deliver their curriculum using innovative pedagogical models

which include, among a variety of approaches, collaborative learning, student centred education, flexible approaches to learning times and learning spaces.

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An eTwinning Ambassador can play a key role in promoting a collaborative culture and innovation in their school. They can contribute to all areas of the eTwinning school mission: collaboration, use of ICT, professional development, student engagement and European openness. Possible activities and tasks:

1. For collaboration – organise workshops or informal meetings to present examples of good practice from previous eTwinning projects and encourage co-creation of projects between colleagues.

2. For professional development – ​​coordinate internal training sessions (micro-courses) on the use of the eTwinning platform and provide personalised support to colleagues who want to start projects.

3. For ICT use – propose interactive digital activities in lessons, using tools from the eTwinning platform, and promote safe and effective ICT resources.

4. For student engagement – ​​supports teachers in planning projects in which students take active roles, communicate with other European students and create digital products.

5. For European openness – organizes information campaigns for the whole school about the importance of European partnerships and involves the school in international eTwinning events, such as eTwinning Day.

An ambassador inspires, supports, and builds a community of practice in their school.

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An eTwinning Ambassador in a school that has achieved the title of "eTwinning School" has a multifaceted and essential role. He is no longer just an enthusiastic practitioner, but becomes a leader, a mentor and a strategist across the institution.

His main role is to ensure that the principles of eTwinning are visibly and sustainably embedded in the school's culture and practice, directly contributing to strengthening each area of ​​the eTwinning School's Mission.

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The eTwinning ambassador can mentor his/her colleagues and train them to access and use ESEP, participate/implement project activities, and even provide technical support when necessary.

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The eTwinning ambassador mission can promote and train future eTwinners to plan and carry out a motivating and successful project in the school, to innovate it and to be recognized as an eTwinning school in line with the eTwinning schools mission.

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Ambassador

1. sharing practice

2. mentoring newcomers

3. sharing tools

4. explaining the benefits

5. awareness of the necesity to develope teachers strategies

6. alligning to european values for learning

7. socialising and communication

8. collaboration

9. welnbeing in school - teachers/teachers and teachers/students .

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Ambassador:

share their experience with their colleagues

help them to work on platforme and create great projects

inspire other school to take example and became eTwinning school

promote school in the international partnerships

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The eTwinning Ambassador can promote and train future eTwinners to plan and carry out a motivating and successful project within the school to innovate it as well as to be recognized as eTwinning school according to the eTwinning School Mission which enhance international collaboration, inclusion, use of technology in a safe and integrated setting.

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An ambassador can:

Inspire and support colleagues in joining eTwinning.

Provide training and ongoing mentoring.

Coordinate projects and ensure quality.

Promote international collaboration and visibility.

Align eTwinning with school development goals.

eTwinning School Mission Areas & Ambassador Contributions

Here are the 5 core areas of the eTwinning School Mission, with suggested activities/tasks for each:

1. Shared Leadership

Ambassador’s Role:

Encourage distributed leadership through peer collaboration.

Activities/Tasks:

Organize team-building workshops around collaborative project planning.

Lead a "Teacher of the Month" eTwinning feature, highlighting teachers' project work.

Involve staff in co-developing a school-wide internationalization plan.

2. Collaboration and Teamwork

Ambassador’s Role:

Facilitate teacher partnerships within and across departments.

Activities/Tasks:

Create an internal eTwinning working group or buddy system.

Run collaborative project idea brainstorming sessions.

Set up a shared eTwinning staff workspace (Padlet, Teams, Google Drive).

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The eTwinning School label represents a commitment to collaborative learning, digital innovation, and professional development. At the heart of this transformative vision stands the eTwinning Ambassador, a trained and experienced educator who serves as a mentor, motivator, and guide. Within an eTwinning School, the ambassador plays a strategic role in promoting the core values of the eTwinning School Mission. This mission includes five key areas: shared leadership, collaboration and teamwork, continuous professional development, eSafety, and the pedagogical use of ICT and innovative teaching. Through a variety of initiatives, the ambassador helps staff and students embrace these values and integrate them into everyday school life.  The eTwinning Ambassador is a vital agent of change within the eTwinning School. By supporting shared leadership, promoting collaboration, encouraging continuous professional development, ensuring digital safety, and advancing innovative pedagogy, the ambassador helps embed the eTwinning School Mission into daily practice. Their proactive engagement and mentorship not only uplift their colleagues but also transform the school into a dynamic, future-ready learning community. In this way, ambassadors are not just representatives—they are builders of a collaborative, innovative, and digitally competent school culture.

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An eTwinning Ambassador plays a key role in strengthening the collaborative, innovative and European culture within the school. By facilitating collaboration between teachers, assisting in the integration of information technologies and promoting international partnerships, the Ambassador is actively involved in the development of eTwinning projects. In the area of ​​collaboration and teamwork, he contributes to the formation of project groups and the establishment of a mentoring climate, supporting colleagues in their educational endeavors. In terms of pedagogical innovation, the Ambassador organizes training workshops and initiates activities aimed at integrating new teaching methods through digital projects. He also promotes intercultural exchanges and the European dimension of collaboration, facilitating partnerships with schools in other countries, which also enhances the continuous professional development of the entire school community. In this way, the eTwinning Ambassador is involved in all aspects of the school's mission, significantly contributing to the implementation and development of a modern and dynamic educational culture.

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An eTwinning Ambassador is a leader for professional development in a school. The Ambassador has to organize meetings, to present examples and ideas of projects, to provide information related to the mission of eTwinning!

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The Ambassador has a very important role, as he/she is the leading example for the others, both students and teachers.

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I think that applying to get an eTwinning school Label is a great responsibility, that has to take into account a constant engagement and a passionate commitment to reach as many teachers as possible, through webinars, on site workshops and mentorship strategies, which can help, suggest and motivate teachers. All this is part of my role as Ambassador too, that I'm pursuing with other Ambassadors and in my school too.

At the moment, I'm enhancing the European dimension in my everyday school activities with my students and with my colleagues too. The school internationalization process in italy is on the way, and my colleagues, who are attending courses at school to improve their skills in the learning of a foreign language, start being more willing to European collaborations and to platforms like ESEP and eTwinning. Job shadowing experiences of European teachers to our school, open new possibilities and chances to feel Europe closer to our own countries and in all this, I see my role as Ambassador as a firm grip on a United Europe and on the necessity to build here a strong democracy throughout Europe with all the teachers and students of our eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects .

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An eTwinning Ambassador plays a pivotal role in supporting the development of an eTwinning School by guiding and inspiring their colleagues to engage with eTwinning and contribute to the school’s mission. The eTwinning School Mission encompasses several areas that promote innovation, collaboration and a European dimension in education. An eTwinning ambassador should promote innovative and inclusive pedagogies; support colleagues in building digital competencies through the use of eTwinning tools and platforms; encourage the development of students’ digital skills by integrating technology into everyday learning; building a school culture based on collaborative learning role of the ambassador.

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An eTwinning ambassador plays an important role in fostering collaborative and innovative practices in an eTwinning School, which aligns with the eTwinning School Mission.

Here’s how an ambassador can contribute to various aspects of the mission, along with activities/tasks to engage colleagues:

Promoting Shared Leadership

Collaboration Among Staff

Student-Centered Learning Approaches

Inclusion and Cultural Diversity

Digital and eSafety Practices

Building Strong Community Partnerships

Sustainability and Environmental Awareness

Professional Development.

As an eTwinning ambassador, inspiring colleagues by modeling enthusiasm, sharing success stories, and providing continuous support ensures the mission statements are achieved collaboratively.

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The role of an ambassador in an eTwinning school is really important to bring about change and innovate the school.

I believe that nowadays there are three pillars on which an innovative school is built: language studies, use of technology and creativity. They are certainly important factors also for eTwinning

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An eTwinning ambassador plays a key role in supporting the goals of an eTwinning School by promoting collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. They can contribute to shared leadership by organizing workshops, creating teacher teams, and mentoring colleagues. To encourage collaboration, they can initiate interdisciplinary projects, host open days, and design peer-learning activities for students.

Ambassadors can promote inclusion by facilitating cultural exchange projects, designing activities for all students, and organizing campaigns on equity and diversity. They enhance digital competence by leading ICT training, introducing innovative tools, and supporting teachers in using eTwinning platforms.

To support professional development, ambassadors can share resources, conduct training, and encourage participation in eTwinning courses and webinars. They can also foster community and parental engagement by organizing public exhibitions, involving parents in projects, and partnering with local organizations.

Through these efforts, ambassadors strengthen the mission of eTwinning Schools, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation within their schools and communities.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School very important. There are various areas where I can contribute and support the eTwinning School Mission.
Enhancing digital competencies:  can support colleagues in developing their digital competencies by organizing workshops or training sessions on various digital tools and platforms relevant to their subject areas.
Developing cross-curricular activities
Organize a brainstorming session on developing cross-curricular activities in
Organize a workshop on the benefits of eTwinning for professional development.
Enhancing communication and collaboration.
Organize a networking event or virtual meeting to facilitate communication and collaboration among colleagues.

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Our role like ambassador of Etwinning is very important in Estonia, we can help to promote Etwinning and collaboration with different countries and different people. We can help our children to know that in our world all together we can change it. That teachers and children are team with good ideas and experience. The same like ambassador I can help and motivate teachers to see their work in other view.

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An eTwinning ambassador plays a vital role in transforming a conventional school into an eTwinning school. She fosters collaboration among teachers and staff, supports the collaborative leadership within the institution, advocates for responsible internet usage and copyright adherence, and assists colleagues in meeting all established criteria effectively.

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I work in a small rural school and as an eTwinning ambassador my first goal would be to inspire other colleagues to join our community and take part in projects. This will help us get an eTwinning school label. This would be my mission in the next two-three years.

Moreover, I am planning to organize workshops for other colleagues in the local community and help them learn more about eTwinning.

I will inspire integration of eTwinning into the curriculum by organizing collaborative classes with other teachers.

I will organize activities to promote e-safety and diversity.

I will post news in the school magazine and inform the community about our projects.

I will organize workshops for parents and encourage them to take an active part in all the activities related to eTwinning. We will organize monthly meetings.

I will continuously remind my students what an eTwinning school is- a place where we support and help each other, where creativity is rewarded, where inclusion and diversity are embraced.

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Since I work in a preschool, here's my answer with that in mind: An eTwinning ambassador in a preschool can play a crucial role by promoting eTwinning activities among colleagues, providing mentorship, and organizing training sessions. They can contribute to areas such as digital practice leadership, collaboration among teachers and students, and the professional development of educators. Specific activities might include workshops on digital tools, organizing intercultural projects, and initiating peer-learning sessions. These efforts help integrate European dimensions into the preschool curriculum and foster a collaborative and innovative educational environment. activities/tasks that the ambassador can carry out to involve colleagues in the development of different aspects of the school's eTwinning mission:

Workshops on Digital Tools: Teach educators how to use simple digital tools in their work with children (e.g., drawing apps or digital storytelling).

Digital Days: Organize events where children use technology in playful learning, such as digital puzzles or interactive stories.

Interdisciplinary Projects: Collaboration among educators on common themes that connect different activities (e.g., a nature project that includes art, music, and science).

Peer-Learning Sessions: Educators share experiences and learn from each other about innovative methods for working with children.

Multicultural Projects: Introduce children to different cultures through games, songs, dances, and stories from other countries.

Language Workshops: Promote learning basic words and phrases in a foreign language through games and songs.

Celebration of European Days: Organize activities that celebrate the cultural diversity of Europe through shared games and activities with children from other countries.

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eTwinning ambassadors play a key role when speaking about eTwinning schools. Here my proposals:

Foster team work. eTambassadors can promote collaborative and cooperative activities by offering support and guiding.

Innovation. We can pave the way for a pegadogical transformation by offering and presenting new methodological proposals.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador in Portugal, your mission is to promote the vision and mission of eTwinning Schools. Guided by our National Support Organization, our team of ambassadors has been actively developing a series of initiatives to support eTwinning Schools and eTwinners. These initiatives include:

Workshops:Focused on practical applications of eTwinning tools and methodologies like using TwinSpace effectively for project management.

Teacher training courses (eTwinning Road) in collaboration with Teachers Training Centres, covering a range of relevant topics to enhance teachers' skills and knowledge like:

eSafety: Training on safe online practices and creating a secure digital environment for students.

Digital tools: Introduction to various digital tools that can enhance classroom activities and student engagement.

Digital citizenship: Promoting responsible and ethical use of technology among students.

Collaboration: Strategies to foster collaboration among students and teachers across different countries.

Curricular integration of eTwinning projects: Techniques to seamlessly incorporate eTwinning projects into the school curriculum.

Active learning methodologies like PBL (Project-Based Learning): online or face-to-face sessions on implementing PBL to encourage active student participation and deeper learning.

SOS eTwinning: Personalized assistance sessions where ambassadors help teachers troubleshoot and navigate technical challenges on the eTwinning platform.

Monthly meetings with eTwinning Schools’ mentors to provide support and training to the mentors and where they can inspire each other by sharing best practices on various topics such as:

eSafety: Sharing successful strategies for maintaining a safe online environment.

Discussing effective ways to foster international cooperation through eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects.

Support from School Principals to the development of  eTwinning initiatives.

Digital Tools that promote collaboration and enhance project outcomes.

Junior eTwinning Academy as a strategy for students’ agency, empowers students to take an active role in participating in the annual challenges the Portuguese NSO presents to the eTwinning Schools every year. Students have the opportunity to express their ideas, make decisions, and choose topics or activities that interest them. This fosters a sense of ownership and engagement in their education.

Etwinning Prize ceremony: to gather successful eTwinners togther for sharing their practices.

These combined efforts ensure that eTwinning Schools and eTwinners are well-supported, inspired, and equipped to enhance their educational practices and foster a collaborative, safe, and engaging learning environment.

In the video uploaded you can see some examples of embassadors initiatives in Portugal.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School, I can enhance the eTwinning School Mission by fostering collaboration and networking through organising workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs. I can improve our digital competence by conducting training on digital tools and organising eSafety awareness activities while encouraging resource sharing among colleagues. I can inspire creative teaching methods by promoting innovative pedagogical practices through Project-Based Learning workshops, innovation showcases, and classroom observation visits. Additionally, I can foster a European dimension in education by initiating cultural exchange projects, supporting language learning initiatives, and celebrating the European Day of Languages and Erasmus days. Supporting continuous professional development is crucial, and I can achieve this by offering workshops, creating a professional learning community, and guiding teachers in obtaining eTwinning certifications. Lastly, I can enhance student engagement by promoting student-led projects, developing the etwinning Junior Academy, and using interactive platforms to boost collaboration. Through these activities, I can play a vital role in advancing the goals of the eTwinning School Mission.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School  I have  a crucial role implementing  a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development within the school community for example:

- Promote eTwinning Projects, encourage and guide teachers to participate in eTwinning projects, share successful eTwinning project experiences and outcomes with the school community.

-Provide Training and Support,  organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions to educate teachers about eTwinning tools, resources, and best practices.

-Promote a  Collaborative Culture, encourage a collaborative approach to teaching and learning by integrating eTwinning projects into the school curriculum.

-Enhance Professional Development:promote and participate in professional development opportunities offered by eTwinning, such as online courses, webinars, and workshops.

I also can made a  bridge between between the school and the  eTwinning community, including other schools, national support services, and eTwinning central support.

An eTwinning ambassador helps create a dynamic and innovative learning environment, enriching the educational experiences of both teachers and students in an eTwinning School.

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My school has been awarded by the eTwinning school label last year and since I have been an ambassador I have always tried to assist aspiring eTwinners, sharing my experience and knowledge, supporting and giving guidance to them;

I have supervised the promotion and publicized eTwinning activities through social networks, education blogs, training sessions, and online events.I have followed workshop and training to improve my knowledge about the novelties and updated projects.

Basically I have fostered a sense of communityby connecting with other teachers and supporting them in etwinning network.

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The eTwin ambassador can carry out the following tasks in an eTwinning School:

1. Contributing to the Mission of the eTwinning School:

- Can contribute to the "Shared Values" area of ​​the School Mission. It can promote intercultural dialogue and understanding among students to develop common values.

- Can contribute to the field of "Learning and Teaching". Can inform and support teachers with innovative pedagogical approaches.

- Can contribute to the "Student Participation" field. It can motivate students to actively participate in eTwinning projects.

2. Supporting Teacher Professional Development:

- Can provide training for teachers on creating and running eTwinning projects.

- Can organize workshops to improve teachers' digital competencies.

- It can encourage teachers to share their eTwinning experiences and collaborate.

3. Increasing Student Participation and Motivation:

- Can provide students with information about the benefits of eTwinning projects.

- Can encourage students to participate in eTwinning projects and provide them with guidance.

- Can celebrate and reward students' achievements in eTwinning projects.

4. Strengthening School-Family Cooperation:

- Can inform parents about eTwinning projects and provide their support.

- Can encourage parents' participation in eTwinning projects.

5. Promoting School-Local Community Collaboration:

- Can inform stakeholders outside the school (local governments, NGOs, etc.) about eTwinning projects and create collaboration opportunities.

- Can strengthen ties between the school and the local community.

Here, the eTwin ambassador can work with stakeholders within and outside the school to contribute to all areas of the eTwinning School's Mission.

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Here are some activities an ambassador can do to involve his/her colleagues:

1. Conduct regular workshops to introduce eTwinning to colleagues, demonstrate how to use the platform, and share successful project examples.

2. Offer a mentorship program where less experienced teachers are paired with more experienced ones to guide them through their first eTwinning project.

3. Conduct training sessions on how to use various digital tools in the classroom, such as interactive whiteboards, learning management systems, and educational apps.

The goal of an eTwinning ambassador is not only to promote eTwinning but also to create a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative learning environment

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School, you can actively foster a collaborative and innovative learning environment by leading and supporting various initiatives. You can contribute to areas such as professional development, student engagement, and international collaboration.

Propose activities like organizing workshops to enhance digital skills among colleagues, facilitating collaborative projects that connect students with peers in other countries, and promoting the integration of eTwinning projects into the curriculum to align with the school's mission of fostering inclusive, innovative, and global education. By encouraging and guiding your colleagues in these activities, you help to embed the eTwinning values and practices deeply within the school culture.

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An eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School can play a pivotal role in promoting and facilitating eTwinning projects, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the overall educational experience. For example, at my school I would like to promote eSafety and digital competence, to enhance teaching and learning through collaborative projects, and to foster innovative teaching practices:

1.   eSafety and Digital Competence

Contribution:

Raise awareness about eSafety practices and enhance digital competence among students and staff.

Activities/Tasks:

Workshops and Training Sessions: Conduct regular workshops on digital safety and responsible internet use. Include sessions on digital tools and platforms useful for teaching.

Digital Literacy Campaigns: Organize campaigns or events to promote digital literacy, such as Digital Literacy Week with activities and resources.

Resource Sharing: Create and share a repository of eSafety resources and digital tools on the school’s shared platform.

2. 1. Teaching and Learning through Collaborative Projects

Contribution:

Encourage and facilitate participation in eTwinning projects that promote innovative and collaborative teaching methods.

Activities/Tasks:

Project Showcases: Organize events where teachers and students can present their eTwinning projects to the school community.

Mentorship Programs: Set up a mentorship system where experienced eTwinning teachers guide newcomers through the project creation and implementation process.

Collaborative Lesson Planning: Facilitate collaborative lesson planning sessions that incorporate eTwinning projects into the curriculum.

3. Innovative Teaching Practices

Contribution:

Introduce and support the use of innovative teaching practices through eTwinning projects.

Activities/Tasks:

Innovation Labs: Set up innovation labs where teachers can experiment with new teaching methods and technologies, integrating them into eTwinning projects.

Hackathons and Challenges: Organize hackathons or innovation challenges that encourage students and teachers to develop creative solutions to real-world problems.

eTwinning Ambassadors Club: Create a club for teachers interested in eTwinning to regularly meet, share ideas, and collaborate on innovative projects.

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As an eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning school, it is usually my responsibility to apply my school for the eTwinning school label :-) My job is to continuously inspire my colleagues, motivate and promote the benefits of eTwinning. I give presentations of good practice and show them good eTwinning projects, good activities and products and what benefits our students can have out of them. I am also a support and resource for newcomers. My role is also in advising school authorities to be focused on crucial issues of eTwinning school: digital competences and esafety, teachers' collaboration, student centered learning and including students in school organization, promoting school activities, collaboration with the local community etc.

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My role as an ambassador in the eTwinning school is to continue to encourage cooperation between my colleagues, promote eTwinnig and organize workshops for teachers and offer individual support to eager beginners in the project.

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As eTwinning ambasador in an eTwinning school, I believe that I have an important role in fostering collaboration, innovation and digital citizenship among colleages and students. Some of the activities that I plan to do are:

1. promoting eTwinning and encouraging colleagues to register on the eTwinning platform and work on the projects

2. Provide guidence and support to teachers in developing project ideas, finding partners and implementing projects effectively

3. Offer training sessions or workshops on digital tools and resources relevant to eTwinning projects

4. Facilitate discussions and activities that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding among students and staff

5. Create opportunities for colleagues to share their experiences and lessons learned from eTwinning collaborations, celebrate achievements of colleages involved in eTwinning projects and showcase successful projects and outcomes through school events, newsletters or social media channels.

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Melisa Husejnović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Melisa Husejnović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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As an eTwinning ambassadors we can organize activities to engage colleagues actively in developing and embodying the different aspects of the eTwinning School Mission. They foster collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to the mission's goals.

Some of the activities can be:

Organizing a workshop focusing on eSafety, addressing the importance of online safety for both teachers and students.

Host a seminar on strategic professional development for teachers with discussion about ways to align professional development opportunities with the goals of the eTwinning School mission.

Organizing a brainstorming session for potential global projects that can be undertaken within the school.

Conduct a vision board activity where teachers can visually represent their aspirations for eTwinning school.

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I’m a new ambassador. But before that I already encouraged my colleagues to use the platform. Two of them joined me in my project and they are now willing to start their own project next year. I will make a presentation of etwinning to my colleagues( we are a team of 30 teachers) so they will see the benefits for their students , for themselves, for the school. I made a padlet to give them some ideas of projects you can do in primary school. I also invited my colleagues to a big ceremony we made in the school when we got the national quality label.

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The eTwinning School Mission typically focuses on fostering collaboration, innovation, professional development, and European dimension in education. Here are that we can do as ambassador to involve colleagues in developing the different statements of the eTwinning School Mission:

1. I will organize workshops or presentations to introduce colleagues to the concept and benefits of eTwinning projects.

2. I will showcase examples of some of my eTwinning projects with the school community through exhibitions, newsletters, or staff meetings. Dissemmination is always good to spread eTwinning.

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An eTwinning Ambassador plays a crucial role in promoting the eTwinning School Mission, that promotes innovation, collaboration and internationalisation.

I think that Ambassadors can contribute to various areas of this mission and involve their colleagues through a range of activities and tasks:

- Organising workshops or information sessions to introduce eTwinning to colleagues and encourage them to take part in collaborative projects.

- Providing support and guidance to colleagues in designing and implementing eTwinning projects.

- Presenting successful eTwinning projects to inspire others and demonstrate the impact of collaboration.

- Offering training sessions on digital tools and platforms used in eTwinning projects.

- Collaborating with colleagues to explore innovative ways of integrating technology into teaching and learning activities.

- Create tutorials for using digital tools in eTwinning projects.

- Encourage colleagues to explore cultural exchange opportunities within eTwinning projects.

- Promote the use of several languages in eTwinning projects and support colleagues in developing language learning activities for students.

- Celebrate results, such as Quality Labels, European Awards and the results of successful projects.

In my opinion Ambassadors can help to create a vibrant and inclusive learning community that embraces innovation, collaboration and global citizenship.

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Students as agents of change (Image AI generated in Padlet)

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As a teacher in an eTwinning school, an ambassador has a fundamental role, because he/she will be seen as a role model by the peers. An eTwinning ambassador fosters collaboration, innovation, and global citizenship within the school community, as well as he/she can act as a bridge between educators, students, and stakeholders, facilitating the integration of eTwinning projects into the school curriculum and culture.

An eTwinning ambassador can contribute to all areas of the eTwinning mission.

Collaboration:

encouraging teachers to participate in eTwinning projects and involve them from the beginning;

supporting teachers in their first steps in eTwinning;

sharing examples of good practices.

Students as agents of change:

at my school we created the Junior eTwinning Academy where students have an active role in promoting eTwinning at school (podcast about European projects, Instagram account, participation in workshops/roundtables/debates);

the students participating in eTwinning projects are encouraged to showcase the projects to their parents.

Models for other schools:

sharing good practices and successful eTwinning projects with the surrounding schools (webinars, workshops, ...)

These are just a few examples of what can be done.

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The role of an ambassador in an eTwinning School is fundamental. He/She will become a point of reference and will propose activities.

An ambassador can do a lot to involve his/her colleagues to develop the different

statements of the eTwinning Mission:

from the “eTwinning School Mission Poster”

“In eTwinning Schools leadership is a shared process, both for the responsibility of organisation

and the decision-making process.

The school principal and teacher leaders understand the possibilities offered by eTwinning both at

a pedagogical and professional level and actively support all staff to become involved in eTwinning

activities.”

My aims:

1. I will talk with the Principal to plan different activities to promote eTwinning projects

among colleagues, such as: initial year meetings to disseminate the results of past projects and

the impact on students learning and on teaching improvement.

Etwinning projects will be part of the School Curricula.

“The teachers in the school work together as a team to plan their eTwinning and other pedagogical

activities and share their experiences and practices with their colleagues, both inside and outside

their school.”

2. I will involve, as Ambassadors, colleagues of different orders of the school (Primary –

Secondary) in easy eTwinning National and European projects according to their topics and

curricula to develop during the year.

“Students have a role to play in the development of the eTwinning School. They promote eTwinning

to teachers (both already engaged or who are not yet involved)and parents, acting both as drivers

and as a sounding board for all innovations taking place in pedagogy and use of technology.”

3. Students will be my daily support to involve other teachers of the class and to show other

students and parents what we are doing and learning, by using new methodologies and

technology.

“The eTwinning School is committed to playing a role of ambassadors for other schools in their

area/region by actively promoting eTwinning and disseminating their achievements through as

many means as possible.”

4. I will publish on the school website the activities to disseminate to the territory our

eTwinning activities and projects. We will prepare activities to present on Open days.

“eTwinning Schools are committed to inclusivity at ever level and actively seek ways to create an

inclusive environment for students of every ability and culture, their parents and the wider

community. Teachers in eTwinning Schools commit to developing the whole school as a learning

organisation. They use eTwinning to support and deliver their curriculum using innovative

pedagogical models...”

5. According to our School Professional development plan, we will prepare an eTwinning

Course/Conference to introduce eTwinning activity and new teaching/learning approaches to

colleagues of our school and other schools in order to involve as many teachers as possible in

the innovative community of eTwinning.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador in my school, I always try to support all the new teachers and help them be involved in our eTwinning and Erasmus projects.

I am providing training, support and guidance whenever needed.

Furthermore, our school has now become a learning hub for other schools and from time to time we organise learning events in collaboration with other schools.

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My school believes in the power of eTwinning, in the opportunity to improve the quality of education. Already 3 years in a row, the school has obtained the status of "Etwinning School". The team of eTwinners in the school also encourages other teachers to implement eTwinning projects. The mission of eTwinning is mentioned in all official school documents, and participation in eTwinning projects is an important goal for the whole school.

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I promote examples of good practice from my projects at methodological events. I promote eTwinning activities for our school, which has already won the eTwinning School title twice.

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An eTwinning ambassador in an eTwinning School can contribute significantly by organizing workshops to introduce colleagues to collaborative eTwinning projects. They can facilitate peer-to-peer learning sessions, encouraging the sharing of successful eTwinning experiences among teachers. The ambassador can work with subject-area teachers to integrate eTwinning projects into the curriculum, aligning them with learning objectives. Collaborating with school leaders, the ambassador can showcase successful projects, increasing the school's visibility and recognition. Additionally, by establishing a local eTwinning community and encouraging innovative teaching methods, the ambassador plays a key role in cultivating a collaborative and innovative learning environment.

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As an Ambassador it is really important to be able to motivate teachers to implement projects and apply for labels.

One step could be in giving assistance and support by giving advice and be there for the teachers whenever necessary.

Another idea would be to actually design a project and to involve the teacher by leading as an example of how to manage a project step by step

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I think that the idea of awarding eTwinning School recognition represents an effective strategy to increase the number of new teachers registered in the programme.

Excellent intuition, therefore, from the Central Support Service.

In this case, as ambassadors we have a challenging mission to face, which involves convincing and dragging teachers into a sometimes radical change in methodology and approach to teaching.

My school did not apply to become an eTwinning School, because it did not have the necessary requirements to obtain this recognition and therefore even less to maintain it, if it had obtained it.

For me, therefore, mission impossible, too much work!

Sometimes it is important to recognize your own limits and especially those of your school.

To conclude I would therefore say that ambassadors can do a lot to make their school an eTwinning School, however I fear that in some cases, unfortunately,

the game is not worth the candle

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My school has been an eTwinning school since 2021. I registered the school on the platform and encouraged other teachers to implement eTwinning projects. The eTwinning mission is stated in all the official documents of the school. It is also a goal that is set for the whole school.

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We are an eTwinning school since 2018. I registered the school on eTwinning, I helped the team grow, I motivated them to embark on this journey. In our school, the eTwinning mission is part of all the official documents and is one of the goal we all agreed on.

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My role as ambasador means :

1. Be a wise exemple teacher for my colleagues in Education Innovative methods of teaching. Sharing new strategies, tools, methods and collaborative plans for school community.

2. Being a mindfull teacher for students and guiding students to be themselves in many various states, during classroom lessons. Being creative and free thinking with new ideas makes them to grow theirselves, the selfesteem and motivation is the key of growing for becoming selfconfident in what they are doing - personal life and school life keeping in mind the Aim for what they are becoming in life.

3. Initialise workshops and seminars in school or local comunity in collaboration with other schools as an exemple of team works and useless socialising and producing final work together- projects, sharing products, reviews, reports in Multidiensional learning

4. Conducting /leading international Etwinning projects as partner with beginners colleagues as coordinators . Using ESEP new platfrom .

5. Exemple of sharing exemples of new TOOLS and Methods regarding LIFE COMPETENCES for teachers and STUDENTS. Getting together in Confereneces or Local best Practice Presentations.

6. National coordinating the Webinars in contact with Romanian Agency, engaging new Etwinners and guiding them in Social Public Speakers for gainning expertise and courage and motivation.

7. organising periodically courses in school or community as Trainer Teacher from the Ambassador views in order to show, motivate, engage, obtain clear finalities for all beneficiaries: students and teacher for Life learning Competences.

8. Applying or participating in all activites or international seminars or conferences for improving teaching as Modern Society is needed.

9. In all this ways we are setting ourselves for Wellbeing, Joy in teaching, Sharing positiveness and Creativity. With the objectives for keeping Mindset to be resillient and positive in all conditions.

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My school has been an eTwinning school since 2018 and I believe my role as ambassador is to provide guidance, moral and technical support, create connections and help my colleagues see the value of student agency.

The recipe for success in my opinion is:

supportive management team, crazy enough to try and stick with etwinning and encourage other teachers to do so as well

open-minded colleagues that you can work with; I usually ask them to do small activities as part of a project (they don't scare that easily that way) and then we work together

I provide training sessions together with our school inspectorate because in my country a certificate is worth a lot

I find opportunities for my students to showcase their work so it doesn't seem that hard

I provide examples of integration into the curriculum because this is where the difficulty lies

we have Erasmus accreditation so we have sent about 16 teachers to trainings on ICT, gamification, wellbeing, things they brought back with them which made it easier to get in the right mindset

1:1 mentoring where needed (sometimes during our breaks while enjoying a cup of coffee)

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In the school where I am a teacher now, no one wants to collaborate in eTwinning projects, but I still managed to convince 2 colleagues this year. Step by step, the other colleagues will also discover the benefits of the students' involvement in these projects.

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I will have the opportunity to promote and support the eTwinning program within my school community. Some actions I will take:

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1. Organize presentations or workshops to introduce eTwinning to teachers from the other parts of our school (we have 6 brances in our county). Highlight the benefits and opportunities of participating in eTwinning projects.

2. Offer training sessions or one-on-one support to help teachers navigate the eTwinning platform, create project proposals, and collaborate effectively with partner schools.

3. Encourage teachers to join online communities and forums where they can connect with other educators across Europe for project collaborations and idea sharing.

4. Share success stories of eTwinning projects implemented by me and my school or other schools in my network. Create an article on school website to showcase these achievements.

5. Arrange local or regional events such as conferences, workshops, or competitions related to digital collaboration, global citizenship education, or project-based learning.

6. Assist teachers in finding suitable partners for their projects within the eTwinning platform and provide guidance throughout the project implementation process.

7. Collaborate with other eTwinning ambassadors within your country or region to exchange ideas, share resources, and organize joint activities that promote eTwinning.

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An eTwinning ambassador can contribute to all aspects that make a regular school an eTwinning school. She can enhance collaboration between teachers and staff, she can help with the collaborative leadership of the school, she always promote self use of internet and correct copyright and, in general, help colleagues to accomplish all criteria in a correct manner.

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The role of eTwinning ambassador should be as comprehensive as possible. The ambassador knows the platform and can guide other teachers to develop a project, also organize different events and eTwinning campaigns. Try to motivate teachers to work in projects and give them tips.

The eTwinning Schools have a commitment to encourage collaboration and teamwork, shared leadership, give an active role to students as agents of change, create an inclusive and innovative learning organization.

1. Organize training courses online/on site for teachers and supportive towards the beginners.

2. motivator for students and teachers

3. collaborate with stakeholders to increase networking

4. disseminate eTwinning results.

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There is a well-established culture of sharing in the school, where decision-making and goal-setting are shared and collaborative. Teachers work as a team, planning - both eTwinning and other pedagogical activities and sharing their experience and practices with other colleagues, both inside and outside the school. There are support services according to the special needs of the students, as an intrinsic part of the mission, philosophy, values, practices and activity of the school. Our school is committed to playing the role of ambassador for other schools in the region, actively promoting eTwinning and disseminating the achievements of the program through as many means as possible: open days, information sessions and mentoring programs.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador in my eTwinning School is to promote, disseminate my good practices, to support other teachers and motivate them to join this eTwinning community.I want that due to my activities, my school become visible in Europe and be appreciated in my community.I also motivate students to be Agents of change and collaborate and bring creativity in my school.Through eTwinning projects I try to offer them more opportunities to develop their competences and skills to become responsible educated citizens and be open towards inclusion.

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My role as ambassador in an eTwinning school is to continue to encourage the colaboration betwin my coleagues, to promote eTwinnig and the eTwinning School mission.

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My rome as an ambassador in eTwinning School is to offer guidance, support, to share development opportunities, to share national and international seminars, workshops, to write article to promote school projects and events.

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In my opinion, in order to exercise the function of eTwinning ambassador and to train, coordinate, guide other eTwinners colleagues, it is necessary that the school you teach as Ambassador, even if it is from a disadvantaged environment, has a good Internet connection and be equipped with smart classroom equipment, to be able to carry out with them online events, conferences, seminars, courses and to helps eTwinners colleagues to promote the digital environment in schools.

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As an Ambassador my mission is to support and explain the new eTwinners how to delevole collaboration, cooperation.

to create activities, to get Quality Label.

Is is importand to become eTwinning School

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First, I will promote the eTwinning activity among kindergarten teachers and within the activities of the curriculum committee. Then I will promote the role of eTwinning school in the curriculum committee of teaching staff and the benefits. During the symposium initiated at the county level, I will promote the eTwiining activity for the participating parents, because there is skepticism about children's involvement in these activities. I will then promote all these activities in the local newspaper.

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We have been an eTwinning school since 2020, my experience shows me that as an eTwinning Ambassador at school I can:

- Promote eTwinning by presenting the benefits of participating in eTwinning projects at meetings and assemblies.

- Organise workshops for teachers and offer individual support to eager project starters.

- Prepare competitions, events and promote participation in international projects.

- Establish contacts with ambassadors from other schools to support international partnerships.

- Monitor the effectiveness of projects by gathering feedback from teachers and students.

- Organise meetings, create online groups and support the eTwinning community at school.

- Participate in eTwinning training courses and share the knowledge gained with the teaching team.

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Informing and inspiring

Support and guidance:

Organisation of workshops and trainings:

Facilitating connections:

Promote results and benefits:

Feedback and improvement:

Collaboration with eTwinning: Maintain contact and collaboration with local or national eTwinning teams to gain support for your activities and contribute to the development of the eTwinning community.

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As an ambassador, I can conduct workshops and/ or webinars to show my colleagues how the platform works and what the benefits of eTwinning are. I have already tried to motivate other teachers to join the community and learn by doing. However, I find it hard to convince others to do the extra work. Maybe I can get further ideas from ambassadors who have done it for a longer time.

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As eTwinning ambassador, I can contribute to the eTwinning School mission as in this several areas:

- I can motivate teachers to collaboration, bringing together teachers form various subjects, to sharing ideas and educational practises.

- I can support eTwinners, help them in their projects. I can answer questions and motivate them.

- I can organize workshops and seminars not only for my colleagues, but also for other teachers from other schools nearby where they to create and eTwinning project and work with ICT tools.

- I can share my ideas, organise training sessions where I can present examples of good practice.

- I can encourage my colleagues to participate in eTwinning projects and professional development. And desire to sharing examples of good practise.

- I can organising online webinars.

- I want share positive energy for all. Because eTwinning community is about friendships, enjoy and fun too.

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My school has awared as eTwinning school since 2018. Years by years we growed up and involved other teachers in eTwinning. I've been Ambassador since 2016 and my role was crucial. Thanks to the experience and professional growth that being Ambassador meant for me. In my school my head teacher decided to organized several meetings and eTwinning courses. The collegahes have learned about the platform. Futhermore we have emphasized the importance of electronic twinning and the use of new teaching methodologies. We have also developed digital citizenship in teachers and students by respecting and consciously using online privacy. TO SUM UP:

In my school we organize courses to discover ESEP and to start eTwinning projects.

We organize technological courses to use collaborative tools

We organize and we suggest courses to find new teaching methodologies,

we suggest to take part in eTwinning groups and to attend the courses that ESEP offers .

I take part in the eTwinnig group of work to organize moment to share good practices . I know we have to involve more and more. In my experience in Italy there are difficulties due to technologies problems, but also because some teachers are afraid to change their way to teach and because they have to respect the annual programm. Usually teachers that work in pre-primary and primary are more easy to involve exactly for this reason.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I involve as many teachers from my school as possible in eTwinning activities and projects. My school is an eTwinning school and we are proud of it. We also organized dissemination events, workshops for beginners as well as inactive eTwinners. It is important to disseminate information and encourage participation in eTwinning projects.

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My role as ambassadors for the school is to be a role model.

To give students an active role as agents of change.

Encourage collaboration, sharing and teamwork.

Follow a shared leadership approach.

Encourage the principal and fellow teachers to participate in specialized professional development programs and to share best practices.

To create an inclusive and innovative educational organization. This includes innovative digital practice, inclusion, e-safety, innovative and creative approaches to pedagogy

The eTwinning School Label is a recognition of good practice, effort and motivation. Schools also have high visibility at European level and should include their label in their promotional and informational materials.