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One effective way to involve the local community in eTwinning is by creating activities that connect students’ learning with their real environment and encourage collaboration with families, local organisations, and institutions. For example, students can interview local residents as part of cultural heritage projects, collaborate with environmental associations on sustainability initiatives, participate in community events linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, or share their project outcomes through school exhibitions, radio programmes, and open days. Schools can also work with local councils, libraries, museums, and NGOs to enrich project activities and increase their visibility. By making project results accessible to the wider community and actively engaging local stakeholders, eTwinning becomes a powerful tool for strengthening international collaboration while fostering a sense of local identity and community participation.

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I actively promote eTwinning in my local community. I have participated in and organized workshops for teachers and parents. I invite external guests to participate in projects. We share our project successes on the school website and on social media.

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eTwinning ambassadors work together to increase the community of teachers involved in eTwinning projects. This picture so a group of Spanish eTwinning ambassadors in the meeting in Valencia, last May 2025.

I agree with other ambassadors we have to involved as much people as possible in our projects, as other teachers in the school, and even people outside the schools as local authorities. eTwinning is open to the community.

We have to open eTwinning to the local community, all teachers in our school, families, local authorities...

In one of our eTwinning projects about Democracy, we invited local politicias to give a talk to our students about Democracy in our school. We share the results of our projects to other students in our school through presentations and expositions in our eTwinning corner and in our school web page.

We make interviews to people in general about different topics related to our projects.

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Involving the Local Community in eTwinning

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Involving the Local Community in eTwinning

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eTwinning can bridge the gap between international collaboration and the realities of our local community. By linking student teachers with local schools and other educational institutions, eTwinning projects become more meaningful and grounded in authentic experiences. Local partners can enrich our activities by sharing real-life stories, expertise, and perspectives, which students can then share with their European peers.

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I like working on eTwinning projects with the involvement of the whole educational community, because I think it is essential to maximize their impact and sustainability. When teachers, students, families, and school staff collaborate in these projects, learning becomes more meaningful and connected to real-life contexts. Families can support students’ participation, become familiar with international collaboration, and feel more involved in the educational process.

In addition, cooperation with local institutions such as municipalities, cultural organizations, libraries, and associations can enrich eTwinning projects by providing resources, expertise, and opportunities for authentic learning experiences. This collaboration strengthens the relationship between the school and its local community and helps students understand that education is a shared responsibility.

It is also very important to disseminate eTwinning projects through different communication channels. Sharing the results and activities in school websites, social media, local press, and educational events helps raise awareness about the value of international collaboration and innovative teaching practices. Dissemination not only gives visibility to the work of students and teachers, but also inspires other schools and educators to participate in similar initiatives.

By promoting eTwinning projects within the educational community and beyond, schools can foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and European citizenship, while recognizing the effort and achievements of everyone involved.

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In my opinion, involving the local community is essential for eTwinning projects. In my school, we always try to include the whole educational community. We inform families about projects, ask for parental consent, explain activities during meetings, and sometimes involve everyone in tasks like voting for project logos or recording videos.

We have also collaborated with local institutions, such as the neighborhood library and Sant Boi’s local radio, to promote our projects. Additionally, we have participated in dissemination events like the International Café of Baix Llobregat, sharing eTwinning with other schools.

As an eTwinning School, we support other schools, we have included new schools in our projects (beginners), and promote our activities to Erasmus visitors. I also work as an eTwinning trainer in Catalonia, and I had the opportunity to share our experience as eTwinning school in the 1st national Conference of eTwinning schools in Spain and also I could go last year as an Erasmus expert to an international conference in Italy, helping Erasmus schools to start with etwinning (workshop).

In conclusion, involving families, local institutions, and other schools strengthens eTwinning, making projects more collaborative, visible, and impactful.

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Our school also involves the local community in eTwinning activities. We actively promote eTwinning in our school and share its benefits with teachers, students and parents. For example, we organized an eTwinning event during our School Forum, where parent representatives from every class were present. During this event, we introduced some of our eTinning projects and explained how international cooperation supports students’ learning and European values. In addition, our eTwinning activities and achievements are shared on our school website, so the whole school community can follow and celebrate our work.

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One of the first activities I did as an ambassadors was to share with my colleagues what eTwinning was about and that I would work projects with the students in the English and art lessons. Once started the projects, I shared activities and images with the families using links to Twinspace in the school website. I also created an eTwinning corner in the school where families, students and colleagues could see the results of our jobs with drawings, photos, etc. As soon as I had the choice I shared my job in eTwinning with the teacher's resource center in my region. From there I was offered to teach other teachers about the projects, so I ran several courses for eTwinners. I linked eTwinning with CLIL methodology and I did these courses for several years, always sharing my ongoing projects and showing the closed projects with QL with the assistance for them to take ideas from the awarded projects. Actually, after being ambassador for more than 10 years, I still give online courses about eTwinning, at least once every school year, as well as I keep working on eTwinning projects. I still share them as examples for new eTwinners and not so new, to get ideas for their own projects.

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Inspired by the previous video, involving the local community in eTwinning can be achieved by sharing project results through official school platforms and organizing exhibitions to showcase students’ work. I promoted eTwinning by publishing the projects I participated in on the school’s official page, organizing an exhibition of students’ products, and presenting my first eTwinning project at a local conference dedicated to educational initiatives in my city. Parents and representatives from the Directorate of Education were invited to attend, which helped raise awareness about the importance of eTwinning. I also collected feedback from parents of participating students to evaluate the impact of the projects and strengthen cooperation with the local community.

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Lena-Marie Pregartner - Austria - Styria - FS Schloss Stein 

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Lena-Marie Pregartner - Austria - Styria - FS Schloss Stein 

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Involving the local community is essential to make eTwinning visible, sustainable and meaningful beyond the classroom. As ambassadors, we should not only work within our schools but also actively open our projects to parents, local institutions and the wider educational network.

At our school the FS Schloss Stein, eTwinning is closely connected to Erasmus+ activities. We have a permanent Erasmus+ information corner that is visible to everyone in the school building. This helps to make internationalisation part of everyday school life. At least twice a year, parents receive detailed information about Erasmus+, eTwinning opportunities and possibilities for student involvement. Transparency and regular communication are key to building trust and interest.

During events such as our “Meet & Greet”, open days or Erasmus Day, we present our ongoing and completed eTwinning projects. We often organise small exhibitions with pictures, student products and project stories so that parents and community representatives can gain authentic insights into our European collaborations. After every mobility or projects, we send articles to local newspapers and publish posts on our social media channels to ensure wider dissemination.

We also involve the local educational community by providing training sessions and sharing best practices with other teachers of our school type. I regularly present the current state of our Erasmus+ and eTwinning activities to colleagues and encourage them to join projects.

In my view, promoting eTwinning in the local community means making it visible, accessible and relatable. When students proudly present their work, when parents understand the added value, and when local stakeholders see concrete results, eTwinning becomes a shared community project rather than just a school initiative. Our social media links - https://www.youtube.com/@fsschlossstein2520

https://www.facebook.com/schloss.stein

https://www.instagram.com/fs.schloss.stein/

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I believe that involving the local community is essential for successful eTwinning projects. This can be achieved by engaging parents and community members in activities such as interviews, surveys, storytelling, and sharing real-life experiences related to the project themes. Promoting eTwinning through school social media, open school events, and eTwinning Days helps raise awareness and showcase students’ work. Inviting local teachers to attend project presentations and encouraging students to act as young ambassadors also strengthens the connection between schools and the local community, making eTwinning more visible, meaningful, and sustainable.

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Promoting eTwinning in the local community can be done by organizing open events (exhibitions of products made by students, project presentations, eTwinning days), by disseminating project results on the school website, on social networks or in the local press. Parents can also be involved in collaborative activities, interviews, workshops or community actions carried out within eTwinning projects.

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To promote eTwinning in our community, we can:

Organize events and workshops in schools and cultural centers, where students can present their projects.

Involve students’ families through workshops or joint activities: https://digipad.app/p/1112214/a6828384c3713

Collaborate with local institutions to give visibility to the projects and create joint initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGqm28n9djY

Use local press and social media to share experiences and project outcomes: https://evz.ro/doi-profesori-romani-castigatori-intr-o-competitie-europeana-de-proiecte-educative-924799.html

Carry out projects with a community impact, such as volunteer, ecological, or cultural activities.

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The easiest way to promote eTwinning in my community is through social media and through school web site. We share each step of our projects and post photos or short videos of students working on their tasks. This way, people can see the projects come to life and feel part of the process.

I also enjoy writing articles for local media to spread the word beyond the school. And whenever I attend conferences or teacher meetings, it’s a great chance to showcase our work and share good practices with colleagues.

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This is my second year in eTwinning, so I plan to meet and organize informative sessions for other schools in my city and surrounding areas. My goal is to introduce teachers to the role and benefits of eTwinning — for both students and educators. Through these sessions, I want to encourage collaboration, creativity, and innovation in teaching.

In addition, I plan to implement projects that focus on helping the community and promoting active citizenship among students. Such projects not only develop students’ social responsibility but also strengthen teamwork and intercultural understanding.

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Our school collaborates with the local comunity and Ökolog Stiria. eTwinning projects are often part of climate projects, and of Erasmus+ projects. At parents days or school celebrations we do an info point for anyone interested in eTwinning - we often do a pictures and stories exhibition, so parents, school leaders and communitiy leaders get insight in our projects. We also use social media a lot to inform. We also provide training for interested teachers and students and within projects we organize video conferenzes. Sometimes parents are involved too.

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1. Micro-Trainings (15-minute sessions): Instead of a full-day training, organize short, 15-minute workshops with a clear goal, e.g.: “How to create a post in the TwinSpace,” “How to use Padlet in an eTwinning project,” or “How to find a partner in 3 steps.” This will remove the fear of time and complexity.

2. An informal and short meeting, ideally during a break, before work or after lunch. The time limit per teacher is 5-7 minutes. The Ambassador will create a pleasant “eTwinning Bistro” corner in the meeting room or library. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided.

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🌟 Example 1:

“We organized an Open Day at our school to introduce eTwinning to the local community. Parents, local institutions and the municipality participated. Students presented their project work, and we shared how eTwinning connects us with schools across Europe.”

🌟 Example 2:

“We collaborated with the local library and cultural center to raise awareness about eTwinning. Together, we organized reading activities and workshops where students, parents and community members took part. This helped us build strong local support for our projects.”

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I displayed project results, as artworks, posters, and digital stories on open days, and hosted sessions explaining what eTwinning is and how it benefits students and schools. A project that promoted eTwinning in the local community was Keep it Clean, Keep it Green, which included a variety of activities designed to raise environmental awareness and encourage active citizenship.

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As an ambassador, I involved the local community by creating a network of 13 kindergartens in a project about Mikis Theodorakis, which we later transferred to the eTwinning platform. For most teachers it was their first eTwinning project, so I offered training and guidance both online and in person. The project was presented in an open music festival dedicated to Theodorakis.

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Partnership with Local Institutions, like our local municipality

Activity:
We collaborated with the Parks Department of the Municipality to plant flowers and trees in our schoolyard.

Community Involvement:

The Parks Department provided plants, gardening tools, and expertise.

Municipal workers guided students on proper planting techniques.

Parents and some community volunteers joined to help with the activity

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I usually organise workshops in iur school, having as guests teachers from local community. In addition I organise a festival for Europe Day & eTwinning Day , both for students and teachers.

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The community can be involved in eTwinning projects. Example: interviewing grandparents, parents or other community members as part of an eTwinning project, community members carrying our workshops in classes, etc.

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An example of good practice in combining eTwinning and Erasmus+ activities that I have been successfully implementing for 5 years are the eTwinning projects developed within the School Accreditation of my school and the development of intellectual products such as: exchanges of good practices within eTwinning workshops, organizing webinars under the Merito logo, publishing specialized articles in the national and international press, publishing teaching aids on the topic of the accreditation objectives.

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As an ambassador, I have carried out several activities both in person and online. Physically, I have organized sessions and workshops, and online, I have organized a symposium and a course approved by the ministry to deepen knowledge in the field of eTwinning projects.

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eTwinning Ambassadors collaborate, assist, provide information and help to the local comunity. I contribute to the developement of eTwinni9ng every day by providing support and training to my colleagues and kindergarten children. I also maintain close ties with romanian NSO, educational authoroties. Participating constantly to each calling, announcements, courses I offer support to teachers from my community.

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Involving the local community in eTwinning can be achieved through partnerships with libraries, NGOs, parents, or local experts. Activities may include workshops, awareness campaigns, public events, and collaborations with local media. Relevant examples are projects about local traditions, ecology, or tourism, which connect students to real-life community issues. These initiatives promote eTwinning visibility and strengthen the relationship between the school and the community.

As part of a project that I implemented in 2023-2024, I approached the librarian during the leadership class and talked about books in general and their role in student development. (for The International Day of Reading Together)

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I am always active in the community I am part of, sharing my knowledge and experience in workshops or local events.

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A few ways how the local community can be involved in projects could be for example encouraging students to present their projects during parents meeting or with the rest of the school community during special assemblies. Inviting local guests speakers either through face 2 face or online can ehlp enrich teh project and provide real-world context. Collaborating with local NGOs and using themes sustainability or local cultury and history can be another way. Sharing of good practices between different educators while holdign a seminar can also be anotehr way. Outreach to local media and using social media is another way.

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Like any eTwinner, we promote our achievements starting from the class of students, from their parents, to whom we constantly present moments from the eactivities of our projects. We extend these disseminations to the local community several times. For example: in the activities dedicated to maintaining health, we invited local doctors, in the literary ones, we invited poets or visited libraries, in those celebrating different national or international events, we invited people from the local administration or visitors to museums, etc. All these promote final results obtained and exemplify our involvement in activities that connect us with European schools. For example, through a video about the involvement of students in the local community and the dissemination made within the community about our results in different eTwinning projects, where we had the mayor of the locality as a guest.

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Here are some concrete examples of eTwinning activities and projects involving the local community, suitable for adding to the “Ambassadors in their local community” Padlet:

1. “Our Village – Our Story”

Activity: Students create materials (interviews, photos, stories) about the traditions and people of their village/commune.

Local involvement: Invite local craftsmen, elders or artists for workshops or discussions.

Output: Physical or virtual exhibition + interactive map of partner communities.

2. “Green Heroes in My City”

Activity: Students collaborate with the town hall or local NGOs to green an area or plant trees.

Involvement: Collaboration with local authorities, volunteers, parents.

Output: Impact report, photos, videos and exchange of good practices with other eTwinning schools.

3. “Local Legends from Europe”

Activity: Students collect local legends and transform them into illustrated stories, plays or animations.

Involvement: Librarians, storytellers, local theatre groups.

Result: Collaborative e-book with legends from all partner countries.

4. “Jobs around us – Career exploration project”

Activity: Students interview local professionals (doctor, firefighter, farmer, entrepreneur) and create presentations.

Involvement: Local professional community and parents.

Result: “A day in my job” video gallery + interactive webinar with European partners.

5. “Taste of Traditions” – Local Gastronomic Festival

Activity: Students collect local traditional recipes and share them through video or live cooking sessions.

Involvement: Local chefs, parents, grandparents.

Result: European digital cookbook + local mini-event.

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Monica Iuliana ONICA, Spiru Haret National College, Romania

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Monica Iuliana ONICA, Spiru Haret National College, Romania

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eTwinning ambassadors can involve the local community by organizing public events such as exhibitions showcasing project work, open workshops for parents and locals, or presentations in libraries and cultural centers. For example, they can create projects where students collaborate with local authorities to promote cultural heritage or environmental awareness, thereby engaging the community as well. Another good practice is partnering with local organizations, schools from other towns, or NGOs to broaden the impact of eTwinning projects. To promote eTwinning, ambassadors can use local media, social networks, and run information campaigns in schools and public spaces.

I have organized workshops and meetings within the school to introduce the eTwinning platform and highlight the benefits of international collaboration. Additionally, I have worked together with partner schools involved in eTwinning projects, which allowed the local community to participate through cultural exchanges and joint activities. These meetings helped increase the interest of students and teachers and promoted values such as collaboration and intercultural respect.

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I usually organise workshops for other educators in our community and I share the results of my project/ projects or professional development training. Other teachers become aware of the importance of eTwinning and get motivated to participate. In addition, I coordinate a whatsapp group dedicated to community and regional teachers, where I post updates on new opportunities for teachers and schools.

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I am deeply honored to be a part of the eTwinning community. One of my most importnat event for disemination was when I had the privilege of awarding the European Quality Labels to my students, for the project Youth European Parliament in front of an audience that included the entire community—teachers, parents, inspectors, the mayor, and the local press. This event, hosted at the college, stands as a shining example of successful project dissemination.

I am enthusiastic, open-minded, and passionate about collaboration. I thrive on exchanging ideas, inspiring colleagues, and motivating others. eTwinning has played a crucial role in my personal and professional growth, equipping me with valuable new skills. Being part of this community is truly fulfilling.

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🌿 eTwinning Projects Engaging the Local Community

eTwinning projects have served as a powerful platform for fostering collaboration with the local community, promoting European educational values, and supporting sustainable development. These initiatives have thrived thanks to the close partnership between teachers, students, parents, and local stakeholders.

Here are some examples of impactful projects from my school:

1. “Grow Together Under the Same Democratic Values”
This project encouraged students to explore and promote democratic values through interactive and collaborative activities. Parents and community members participated in workshops and events, helping to deepen understanding and application of these principles in daily life.

2. “STEM and Environment!”
Focused on STEM education and environmental protection, this project engaged students and the community in hands-on activities, such as recycling and resource conservation. Collaborations with local organizations provided experiential learning opportunities and highlighted the importance of ecological responsibility.

3. “A Waste-Free World for a Sustainable Future”
Through this initiative, students led awareness campaigns on waste reduction and sustainable living. Activities included creating educational materials and hosting community events in partnership with local authorities and non-governmental organizations.

4. “Kids and Math for Life”
This project integrated mathematics into everyday life, involving students in practical and collaborative activities. With the support of parents and community members, workshops and competitions were organized to demonstrate the real-world applications of mathematics.

🌟 Building a Collaborative Educational Environment

These projects reflect the commitment of George Tutoveanu School to cultivating an open and collaborative educational environment. By engaging the local community, the school provides students with relevant, impactful learning experiences that prepare them to be active, responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world.

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Some examples of activities and projects involving the local community include visits to local institutions (town hall, library), volunteering activities (supporting the elderly, charity collections), organizing shows and fairs with traditional products, collaborating with local professionals (police officers, doctors, artists), festive events with the participation of parents and the community, greening and tree planting campaigns, as well as workshops and exhibitions with local craftsmen. These activities are integrated into eTwinning projects and contribute to strengthening the links between school and community, promoting collaboration and active involvement of all participants. Examples of eTwinning projects: Stop Climate Change!, Learn differently, through projects !, Christmas in my country - tradition, fantasy and color.

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We dotn escape any opportunity to share the project, to participate in events, to share examples for new coming etwinners and teach them the Value of this projects and strategies.

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1. Partner with Local Institutions

Schools can collaborate with museums, libraries, NGOs, municipalities, local media, or businesses to enrich the learning experience.

Example: Students can conduct interviews with local officials or curate exhibitions with local museums on project-related topics.

2. Invite Guest Speakers -

Invite local professionals, artists, scientists, or grandparents to speak on project topics or run hands-on workshops.

3. Community-Based Research

Students can interview locals, conduct surveys, or create digital maps about community issues (e.g., environmental challenges, traditions).

4. Organize Public Events

Host open exhibitions, eTwinning Days, or performances in community centers or public libraries to share project results.

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We presented the projects to the parents in teacher-parent meetings, posted videos or presentations of our institution's website/Facebook page, we organised workshops for other kindergartens from our area and presented examples of good practices, we posted articles in local news papers, massmedia or participated at local, national or international events to promote our projects. We have an eTwinning corner wth materials and certificates in our kindergarten, and we wonthe eTwinning School title for 3 years.

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I so proud to be ambassador for my community because my experience in more 20 etwinning projects it`s expressive, creative, motivating and inpiring.

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To promote eTwinning in the local community, we initiated a series of actions to bring the benefits of the platform to the attention of the general public and to encourage the involvement of schools and other local actors. We organized meetings for parents, representatives of local authorities, other schools in the area and community organizations, we organized practical workshops where teachers from other schools could experience the eTwinning platform, look for partners and generate project ideas, we sent press releases to local newspapers.

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I guide my colleagues in implementation and organize dissemination events

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Sharing, being contageous, disseminate and being ready to help in case of need when approaching eTwinning are some of the ingredients we might mix in order to promote eTwinning in our communities.

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We had a project together with the city councel of our city. We invited schools in our city to work together with us as ambassadors about the European Union. We organised the project because Belgium had the presidency of the Council of the European Union. We had the support of our city for the project and we involved some local organisations.

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I contribute to the development of eTwinning every day by providing support and training to my colleagues and students, drawing inspiration from their energy and enthusiasm. I maintain close ties with the local town hall and educational authorities, recognizing the importance of collaborating with them. I have promoted eTwinning activities in the local community and have set up an eTwinning corner in the school, as a visible space for information and inspiration.

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To promote eTwinning in the local community, I can organize exhibitions, educational fairs, or open workshops with the participation of parents, libraries, NGOs, and local authorities.
Example activity: as part of an eTwinning project on local heritage, students can collaborate with the local museum or a traditional craftsman to create video materials and bilingual presentations, promoting local values in partnership with other European schools.

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some good practices for involving the local community in eTwinning was to organize a day dedicated to e Twinning and I invited parents and community members.

To promote eTwinning in the local community I presented the activities and projects on school sites. Some examples of activities and projects that involve the local community in eTwinning are: being together on Mothers Day, Be ECO- cleaning environment, School Day.

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It's important to make our local community know the results of our projects. It's necessary to start from our school community, school staff, students' parents etc... Then, the social media and the school website have to be updated with the project achievements and final project products.

In addition, last but not least are the school open days and other disseminating events on eTwinning, that have a multiplying impact of this new educative methodology on the Internationalization of the Italian school.

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Involving the local community in eTwinning projects can significantly enhance the impact of the initiative and create meaningful connections between schools, students, and the broader community. Once a year, I organize information sessions or meetings where parents can learn about eTwinning projects and encourage them to support their children's involvement in international collaboration. Also, I shared success stories of eTwinning projects with local newspapers, radio stations, or TV channels. Highlight international collaborations, student achievements, and how eTwinning fosters cultural understanding. Thanks to eTwinning projects, students can teach and learn from each other in local languages, enhancing both cultural awareness and language skills. This can also serve as a great way for the local community to participate, by helping students practice language skills or by sharing local knowledge.

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My best memory as an ambassador is the distribution of goodies to students who have won a national and European label.

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I am very proud to be part of the eTwinning community. My best memory is when , last November I gave the European quality labels to my students in front of all the community , teachers, parents, inspectors the mayor and the local press. This event was organized at the college and is one of the best illustrations of disseminating projects .

I am very enthusiastic, open-minded and eager to collaborate , share ideas, inspire and motivate other colleagues. ETwinning helps me develop new personal and professional skills . I love this community.

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I make eTwinning grow every day by providing training and support to my colleagues and students, sharing their energy and enthusiasm. It's important a good connection with mayor and local educational authorities.

I disseminated my activities in the local community and created an eTwinning corner at school.

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I have always tried to advice my colleagues to use eTwinning and carry out some projects. By promoting projects in my class I try to involve more fellow teachers in the Twinspace to get them familiar with it.

As Ambassador I am glad to give advice and support, hold meetings to explain how to use the platform and work on it . I will collaborate in a first online course supported by a more experienced Ambassador and I am looking forward to it. Before that, I have always included eTwinning while supporting or giving presentations on Erasmus projects, because I think they can match perfectly.

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I am proud to be an eTwinning ambassador. My braveness to assist and assist instructors to put into effect their thoughts and introduce them to different network members. I am a massive fan of eTwinning and I am prepared to inspire the network to be a part of the eTwinning family. As an eTwinning ambassador, one in every of my quality traits is enthusiasm. I experience eTwinning a lot, I could describe myself as an eTwinning fan, and I realize I may be inspiring and motivating. My revel in can also additionally assist others to get better, foster innovation, foresee and remedy troubles and succeed.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I have done events and parties at the end of the projects to promote eTwinning, so I have created a board where we display activities of the eTwinning projects in my classroom. Every meeting with teachers I talk about eTwinning activities to encourage my colleagues to join us. The involvement of the local community in eTwinning can be done through the creation of a project or an event where it is in the interest of associations from other institutions in the same region to participate

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I am proud to be an eTwinning ambassador. My courage to help and support teachers to implement their ideas and introduce them to other community members.

I am a big fan of eTwinning and I am ready to encourage the community to be part of the eTwinning family.

Involving the local community in eTwinning activities is very important and therefore I am ready to make presentations, meetings, presentations and also other activities that would help to increase the sense of togetherness.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, one of my best qualities is enthusiasm. I don’t really have much time, but I am one of those who never sleeps and has to carry out many tasks at the same time. I enjoy eTwinning a lot, I would describe myself as an eTwinning fan, and I know I can be inspiring and motivating. My experience may help others to get better, foster innovation, foresee and solve problems and succeed.

I believe eTwinning ambassadors can inspire peers by devoting to personal and professional development and collaboration, engaging with community members, and providing guidance, tools and opportunities create positive change in education.

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Involving the local community in e-Twinning is enriching and very important. We can collaborate with many organizations and involve them in different projects. As ambassadors, our goal is to connect with not only our colleagues ,but also all members of the learning process - parents, policy makers, other children. These project enable us to work with other participants and spread good practices.

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Involving the local community in eTwinning can greatly enrich the learning experience and foster stronger connections between schools and the community.Partner with local museums, libraries, environmental organizations, or businesses to create collaborative projects that integrate community resources and expertise into eTwinning activities. For example, students could work on environmental projects with a local conservation group or create digital exhibits with a museum.Organize eTwinning events or workshops in collaboration with local community centers, libraries, or youth organizations. These events can provide opportunities for community members to learn about eTwinning and explore potential collaboration with schools.Develop eTwinning projects that address local community issues or themes, such as cultural heritage preservation, environmental sustainability, or social inclusion. Involve community members as partners or advisors in the project development and implementation.Facilitate language and cultural exchange programs between students and community members, such as language conversation sessions or cultural workshops. Encourage students to interact with local residents to practice language skills and learn about different cultures.Launch outreach campaigns to raise awareness about eTwinning and its benefits within the local community. Distribute informational materials, organize presentations, or host community forums to engage parents, local leaders, and other stakeholders.Organize joint events or celebrations that showcase the outcomes of eTwinning projects and promote cultural exchange between schools and the community. Examples include multicultural festivals, art exhibitions, or community service projects.Encourage community members to participate directly in eTwinning projects as mentors, guest speakers, or project partners. Their expertise and perspective can enhance the quality and relevance of the projects.Recognize and appreciate the contributions of community members who support eTwinning initiatives by acknowledging their involvement in project outcomes, showcasing their contributions in school newsletters or websites, or organizing appreciation events.By actively involving the local community in eTwinning activities, schools can promote a sense of ownership and collaboration, enrich the learning experience for students, and strengthen connections between schools and the broader community.

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Dear eTwinning Family,

We are working hard to popularize eTwinning in our country and province, and we are achieving very successful results in this regard. We cooperate with nearly 1400 teachers in our school, across Türkiye and even internationally.

We organize structured eTwinning-Twinspace trainings, Web 2.0 tools trainings and eTwinning project creation workshops. Thus, we help both our teachers and our students develop their digital skills.

We also work on monitoring projects, providing feedback and improving their quality. We support our new teachers at every stage, from the beginning of the project to the application for the Quality Label award.

Our goal is to ensure that all our teachers make the most of this beautiful platform. We know very well the value of technology and international collaborations in education. eTwinning offers unique opportunities for teachers and students. I would like to thank my very valuable Diyarbakır provincial coordinator Nevzat CAN, who always helps me and all e-twenners, and all our learn-teach mentors.

I offer my respects to the entire eTwinning family and wish you success in your work.

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The role of an eTwinning ambassador in the local community means that we, as ambassadors, actively work to involve as many colleagues from our surroundings as possible in eTwinning activities. At my school, we have been implementing a project called "Love Letters" for the fourth consecutive year. So far, currently and in the three previous parts, we have always had at least one partner school from our municipality. I believe that a universal theme, such as love, writing love letters, and celebrating Valentine's Day, is something that resonates with everyone. More importantly, it is something that our students enjoy. Love knows no boundaries; age is not important; it is omnipresent, always has been, and always will connect people. Of course, we are planning a fifth part as well...

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eTwinning ambassadors play a vital role in connecting eTwinning projects with the broader local community, including parents, media, and other stakeholders. As an ambassador, I am tasked with actively informing and engaging the community about these projects. Here are several effective strategies to accomplish this:

·       Social Media Engagement and Publicity: To increase project visibility, I actively post articles and updates on social media and the school's website. This approach helps keep the community informed and engaged with our ongoing activities.

·       School and Community Events: I use school events, such as parent-teacher meetings, and extend these to community events like local festivals or fairs. This allows us to showcase our projects and engage a broader audience.

·       Collaborative Initiatives: I foster collaboration by involving local artisans in our projects. For example, local artists were integrated into our project that bridges art and science, providing a rich, interdisciplinary experience.

·       Educational Workshops for Parents: Organizing workshops for parents is an excellent way to engage them directly in the educational process. These workshops not only inform but also empower parents to support their children's learning and project participation.

·       Student-Led Initiatives: I encourage students to take the lead in presenting their projects. By organizing presentations where students can showcase their work to the community, they develop a sense of ownership and pride in their achievements.

·       Recognition and Incentives: I recognize and celebrate the support from community members for eTwinning projects. Recognition can be both formal, such as issuing certificates of appreciation, and informal, like thank-you notes or acknowledgments in school communications.

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Actually I often disseminate when working on eTwinning projects. When my students are working, I take pictures of them (with their authorization) and the pictures and progress of the projects are published on our school social media (Fb, website, Instagram). Twice a year, we have a school magazine with all the activities of the school and I always have a specific space fot European projects in it.

The parents' board is also part of the communication.

I also have contacts with the local TV, the local newspapers and I never hesitate to send them news about us working on eTwinning.

When we have special activities at school, we run an information desk with powerpoint presentations done by the students. They are the best witnesses.

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We usually carried out trainning session in local schools. We also organized conference and on-site course in collaboration with regional governments.

Some times, eTwinning regional services creates eTwinning projects with the objective of showing the benefits of eTwinning.

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So far, I've had very positive experiences and support from the local community through various activities in eTwinning projects. My goal is to continue utilizing all available community resources, such as libraries, local museums, sports centers, and collaborating with local experts. I have great support from the parents of my students, and I share the results of eTwinning projects in local media, social networks, and local newspapers.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, my aim is to continue to foster collaboration and awareness within our community. My aim is to inspire teachers and students to actively participate in eTwinning projects, promoting cross-cultural understanding and enriching our learning environment.

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As ambassadors, we can always connect with the colleagues from our school, but also from other schools. In small areas, that is even easier because we all know each other. We can always use our students' parents as resources and collaborators. I always send them project products via viber group to keep them informed. They also volunteered to organize the ride for our students when we were visiting certain city places. We visited fire station, travel agency and Red Cross and we were more than welcomed. I used my old students to present some job profiles to my students. Media are also very important, local TV stations and newspapers.

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For eTwinning community it is very important to engage local community into collaboration. Starting from individuals, educators, organisations and generally any institution or person who can enrich project activities or add additional value to society and eTwinning community.

Some good practices that eTwinning ambassadors can do are: promotion of eTwinning in local community, dissemination of eTwinning project's results, organising workshops for teachers and students, motivate experienced and new eTwinners for cooperation.

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In the school where I teach eTwinning and Erasmus are strictly connected. From eTwinning we got the connections to develop and carry out mobility projects and from Erasmus we got the contacts to start new eTwinning collaborations. The results of both actions are always shown in the local community which is regularly involved in our international projects.

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I present some examples of good practice and concrete ways of involving the local community in eTwinning:

- Introduction to eTwinning workshops: Organise short-term training sessions for teachers and community members interested in learning more about eTwinning.

- Exhibition of eTwinning Projects: Invite students, teachers, parents and community members to see the projects and learn about the experience.

- Demonstration Sessions: Organise demonstration sessions where students can present their eTwinning projects to the local community.

- Collaboration with Local Institutions: Establish partnerships with local institutions, such as libraries, museums or companies, to create eTwinning projects that involve the local community.

- Specific Training for Parents and Guardians: Organise specific training sessions for parents and guardians, explaining how they can support their children in eTwinning projects and become actively involved in the school community.

- Creative or Learning Workshops: Organise creative or learning workshops for the local community, where participants can learn new skills while collaborating on eTwinning projects with students.

These are just a few ideas of how to involve the local community in eTwinning and promote the programme in our community. Tailoring activities to the specific needs and interests of the community can further increase involvement and interest in eTwinning.

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Melisa Husejnović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Melisa Husejnović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Involving the local community in eTwinning can greatly enrich the collaborative experience and broaden the impact of your projects. Here are some good practices and concrete ways to engage the local community and promote eTwinning:

Organize workshops or presentations about eTwinning for local educators, parents, and community members. Provide insights into the benefits of collaborative international projects and demonstrate how they align with educational goals.

Partner with other local schools, educational institutions, or organizations to create joint eTwinning projects. This fosters a sense of community collaboration and expands the network of potential project partners.

Encourage parents to be actively involved in eTwinning projects. This can include participating in discussions, contributing expertise, or even joining specific project activities. Communicate the educational value and positive outcomes of eTwinning to gain parental support.

Work with local media outlets, such as newspapers, radio stations, or community newsletters, to share success stories, project outcomes, and the impact of eTwinning in the local community. This helps raise awareness and generates interest.

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In Algarve, Portugal, involving the local community in eTwinning can be achieved through a variety of practices and activities. Here are some concrete ways to promote eTwinning and engage the local community, particularly focusing on computer-based activities.

Local Tech Workshops: Organize hands-on computer-based workshops within the community to introduce eTwinning. Focus on showcasing how technology can enhance collaboration and cultural exchange.

Community Tech Clubs: Establish eTwinning clubs within local community centers, where residents passionate about computer-based activities can come together to explore and initiate collaborative projects.

Virtual Cultural Experiences: Leverage computer-based activities to create virtual tours of local attractions or cultural events. Collaborate with eTwinning partners to share these experiences and promote cross-cultural understanding.

Coding and Programming Sessions: Introduce coding and programming workshops for community members, encouraging both students and adults to delve into the world of technology. Foster collaboration with eTwinning partners to exchange coding projects.

Online Competitions: Host computer-based competitions or challenges within the local community, inviting participants to showcase their digital skills. Collaborate with eTwinning partners to create joint challenges, promoting friendly competition and global cooperation.

These practices not only promote eTwinning within the local community but also enhance digital literacy, cultural understanding, and collaborative skills among residents, aligning with the interests of a person living in Algarve also who enjoys computer-based activities.

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In my case, as a vocational education teacher, I introduce project-based work through eTwinning to social organisations and companies. The platform allows them to follow the students progress related to collaborative projects (school/students and social organisations and companies).

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In February 2019 I became eTwinning Ambassador and started new collaborations and activities to promote the projects. I managed to involve teachers, headmasters, students and parents and after great efforts and collaboration two of the schools where I worked in the last 8 years became eTwinning schools and got the Certificate from 2019 to 2023.

Now I've changed city and school so I have begun a new eTwinning adventure with other colleagues and students!

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As far as eTwinning is concerned, I've been very active in the local community. Some of the activities I've been involved in are as follows:

- Providing eTwinning training for teachers;

- Publicising eTwinning to teachers at my school and other schools, supporting them in using the platform;

-Setting up the eTwinning Junior Academy to get students more involved in this type of project;

- Partnerships with other school projects to publicise eTwinning, such as the Ubuntu Club, Digital Academy for Parents, Parents' School, Science Club, EUREKA Project, among others.

As an eTwinning Ambassador, I intend to continue developing activities that promote eTwinning by prioritising collaboration between teachers and students from the same school and between teachers and students from different schools and different countries.

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I have been actively engaging our local community in eTwinning by involving different elements of our school community namely other teachers, the director, parents and stakeholders in eTwinning projects aimed at active citizenship and community service.

As a teacher trainer I collaborate with our regional Teacher Training Center, by organising educational workshops to present eTwinning and help teachers to become familiar with the platform and its tools as well as teaching methodology. I visit other schools to promote eTwinning.

To enhance visibility, we've created a an eTwinning webpage page and shared it  on our school's website, serving as a central hub for sharing project updates, success stories, and relevant information.

In our school,  formal workshops during school hours and support sessions during informal periods have proven effective in equipping teachers with the necessary skills for successful eTwinning participation. Additionally, I collaborate with various initiatives such as the European Club, Theatre Club, and Science Club, fostering interdisciplinary connections and promoting the broader adoption of eTwinning within our educational community. My overarching goal as an eTwinning Ambassador is to inspire both educators and students to actively participate in eTwinning projects, contributing to cross-cultural understanding and enriching our overall learning environment.

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In order to involve the local community in eTwinning project I organize meeting trying to invite the partners, institutions and families of the nearby territory. I assist and support them in pedagogical and technical issues, discussing about possibilities offered by the ESEP platform to collaborate with European school, exchange good practices, research partners and even training teachers. There are often teachers and students who tell their experience as etwinniners and show their projects to the audience.The last seminar was held the 5 of December 2023, lot of people participated and had the opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions with collegueas.Periodically I coordinate with and between NSS local community, motivate e-tweeners and try to keep warm and welcoming atmosphere in the e-tweening community.

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Engaging the local community in eTwinning involves hosting informative workshops and outreach events to introduce the platform. Collaboration with local schools and educational institutions ensures the integration of eTwinning into the curriculum, fostering participation among teachers and students. Establishing a dedicated local eTwinning network provides a space for sharing experiences and resources. Media engagement through newspapers and local outlets helps spread awareness, while showcasing successful local projects inspires further involvement. Offering professional development opportunities and local recognition programs encourages educators and students to actively contribute to the international collaboration facilitated by eTwinning.

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The most effective way of making an impacty on a comunity is by publishing the oucomes of a project either on social media sites, or on official booklets that could be approved by the national eTwinning agency for example https://e-twinning.utm.md/2023/03/07/un-proiect-etwinning-este-mai-mult-decat-despre-colaborare-este-despre-puterea-de-a-convinge-ca-a-fi-altfel-e-bine/

These articles not only impact the community but also motivate the members to try new ideas.

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For example, our school is hosting the county level „Made for Europe” competition, for several years already. We share and disseminate our work. For example, the image above captures the presentation of our eTwinning projects, made by my highschool student, in front of the audience gathered to see and evaluate products created within European projects.

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In Romania we have this national competition for final products of European projects, called Made for Europe, and our students present (first at the local stage and then, if they qualify for the nationals, at national level, in front of school inspectors from other counties). They have been doing that for more than 14 years and they love it. For the local stage, they present in front of teachers and students from other schools and in front of the jury. They also present in front of members of the local community (when they visit the school), city hall (9th of May - the students who get prizes at the national stage are invited to present) and we have our parents' association. eTwinning is all over our walls in the school hallways and we use a FB group I created 11 years ago that is meant to disseminate good practices. A few months ago we finally got our school website up and running so we are using that as well.

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We present our results to parents, visitors, fellow teachers, in local media and in our eTwinning corner, in both physical and online version. We engage our students to participate in contests and conferences to promote the eTwinning action.

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We promote etwinning powerful tools for be part in projects granded by Horizont 2020 among global partners for all society levels . In this project call Drops of STEAM , CAsting now from www.phereclos.eu projects , our studnets create meteo station for deteminated the quality of air.

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În our région, we promote and disseminate our eTwinning Projects

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We promote and celebrate

eTwinning schools – collaboration, inclusion, innovation

Participants: ISJ Valcea, School Principals, Teachers

https://www.facebook.com/antena3valcea/videos/325145307068790

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To disseminate the results it's a good idea to invite other colleagues but also parents to see why our involved students enjoy these types of projects.It is also useful to let students present the project to be examples and models of good practice and also active agents of innovation and creativity.My students had a good time when I organised eTwinning Day in May and Erasmus+ Days.In my school there is an eTwinning and Erasmus + corner.Being an eTwinning Ambassador I offer my help to my colleagues in my community and also to my eTwinning partners.

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Teachers should present good practices, activities in social media, school Facebook, school site, instagram...

It is a great opportunity to involve represenative person from community in activities.

Collaboration is very good for future.

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After me, an eTwinning ambassador should make his students, their parents, local community, colleagues with whom he run projects to trust in what they can create together: a safe space for learning, collaboration, sharing good practices, personal and professional development, openness of new horizons, bridges between the participating countries.

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We would like to show our project results firstly to our school community, then to the parents, local communities too. We would also create simple things - depending on the project goals-, like calendars, leaflets, etc. which can be spread in the local communities. All the project results should be uploaded on the school website which can be accessible for everyone checking on our school.

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The eTwinning Corner is always a good idea for sharing projects with local communities. Also social media is a very useful way to share good practices, projects of your school. Organize workshops and on-site meetings with other teachers and schools.

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There is a link between etwinning and Erasmus . Great oportunities for students to grow nice, independent, in socialising and in community with creative ideas and free choises guided by teachers and being exemples for next generations of colleagues that are coming after them.

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A photo-exhibition made in town biggest hypermarket in eTwinning project "Reduce-Reuse-Recycle". Picture taken on inauguration time.

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As an Ambassador I believe in the importance of disseminating the eTwinning projects in the local community by sharing them on the newspapers, social media, collaborating with colleagues from other schools, organizing exhibitions and Open Days.

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In collaboration with DGE Florești, we organized the workshop with primary school teachers from educational institutions in the district with the topic: "Educational projects - opportunity for learning and professional development in primary education". We focused on the dimension of training and professional development of teaching staff through the implementation of projects. I approached the subject from the perspective of my own professional experience of implementing eTwinning projects. I presented to my colleagues examples of good practices and concrete steps to follow when starting and implementing an eTwinning project, encouraging teachers to participate in them.

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As an eTwinning ambassador I hold webinars and short courses for the teachers of my region.

In that occasion I show to the participants the work of my students and try to explain my didactical aims as a teacher.

During the days of open school my students tell to te parents about the project they are partecipating in.

That is another way to disseminate the international experience in the community and to present the educational offering of our school

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As our school is involved both in Erasmus and E-Twining, parents are much involved in our projects, they help make sure everythying goes well for the projects, and they always agree with their kids tking part in them. The teachers are also involved in the various projects. When we receive a national prize the media come to our school to interview the students and they even ask we let them know if we have a European prize.

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I've been actively engaging our local community in eTwinning through:

Educational Workshops: Collaborating with the Teacher Training Center to share eTwinning insights.

School Outreach: Visiting schools to support for example librarian teachers and promote eTwinning.

Junior eTwinning Academy: Within our school, we've initiated a Junior eTwinning Academy, providing students with a direct involvement in international projects.

Website Page: To enhance visibility, we've created a specialized eTwinning page on our school's website. This serves as a central hub for sharing project updates, success stories, and relevant information.

Formal Workshops and Support: Conducting workshops during formal school hours and offering support during designated informal periods have proven effective in equipping teachers with the necessary skills for successful eTwinning participation.

Collaboration with Initiatives: Partnering with projects like Eco-Schools, Ubuntu, Theatre Club, and Science Club for interdisciplinary connections.

As an eTwinning Ambassador, I aim to continue fostering collaboration and awareness within our community. My goal is to inspire educators and students to actively participate in eTwinning projects, promoting cross-cultural understanding and enriching our learning environment.

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Environmental and sustainability projects: Involve the community in projects aimed at protecting the environment, such as cleaning up the area, planting trees or getting involved in recycling programmes. Students can work with local organisations or authorities to initiate and implement such projects.

Cultural and historical projects: Pupils can explore local history and culture and involve the community in activities such as interviewing older people to record their stories, organising exhibitions about local heritage or even creating a tourist guide to the area.

Social and charitable projects: Getting involved in volunteering or fundraising projects for charities in the local community can be a great way to involve students in socially responsible activities.

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Vox Europa T.2 - Junior eTwinning Mentor by Rádio Monte Agudo (made by students)

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As an eTwinner, some efforts are made to involve the local community:

teachers, other school staff and parents - voting in polls to choose the best logo for an eTwinning project;

parents - students present the project they are collaborating in at parents' meetings;

students, teachers and other school staff - eTwinning corner;

community - news at the school website, eTwinning dedicated school website, social media (Facebook and Instagram), school radio managed by students (RMA - Vox Europa);

community - open days showcasing eTwinning and Erasmus+ projects (Erasmus+ Days and eTwinning/Europe Day);

community - participating in events to showcase the eTwinning projects' outcomes;

community - Visibility of eTwinning Projects Newsletter.

As an eTwinning Ambassador, I believe more needs to be done, for example:

keep promoting and improving the previous dissemination strategies;

organising eTwinning workshops and training sessions;

motivating community stakeholders to collaborate in eTwinning projects.

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By Rádio Monte Agudo

A RMA (Rádio Monte Agudo) é a rádio do agrupamento de escolas Nuno Gonçalves. Discutimos temas do interesse da comunidade escolar.
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Vox Europa T.2 - Junior eTwinning Mentor

Rádio Monte AgudoDec 13, 2023

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Vox Europa T.2 - Junior eTwinning Mentor by Rádio Monte Agudo

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Vox Europa é um programa da RMA em que são discutidos temas de cariz europeu. Os projetos Erasmus+ e eTwinning são indissociáveis da RMA, sendo que estão diretamente conectados com o nascimento da rádio.