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"Skills for Life" theme (2026):

Focus Areas for "Skills for Life"

1. Essential Competencies: Critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and adaptability.

2. Personal & Social Development: Emotional intelligence, collaboration, resilience, and well-being.

3. Real-World Application: Connecting classroom learning to practical life situations and future readiness.

Key Ambassador Actions

"Skills for Life" Staff Workshop: Host a short session to map key life skills (e.g., financial literacy, media literacy, teamwork) into existing subject curricula and project ideas.

Life Skills Starter Kit: Share a digital bank with practical project templates, icebreakers, and digital tools designed to build resilience, digital safety, and communication.

Real-World Challenges: Launch 3-week mini-challenges focused on active problem-solving (e.g., collaborative budget planning, eco-sustainability projects, or digital debate clubs).

Life Skills Showcase: Organize an eTwinning Day exhibition where students present real-world solutions and reflect on the personal growth and practical skills they gained.

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The theme for 2026 is "Skills for Life." As an eTwinning Ambassador, I work to make this a reality in my community. I provide advice, support, and engage with the local community. Science, mathematics, citizenship, digital literacy, and literacy are essential skills to develop. Holistic learning must be promoted, and students must be prepared for the future. As an eTwinning Ambassador, I can promote and implement this theme in my own work and help others in many practical ways. I design activities and projects that combine innovation with the development of these skills, such as science experiments, STEM competitions, and community projects aimed at improving the local environment. I also support my colleagues by sharing my experience and knowledge on using the platform and its tools, encouraging collaboration through digital activities or joint projects, and providing technical and digital support for the effective and ethical use of tools like Canva, Padlet, and others. Additionally, I work to raise awareness of values ​​and skills such as critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving. I encourage students to express their ideas and skills and share their success stories.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, one of my responsibilities is to introduce the annual theme 2026, "Skills for Life," and keep it present throughout the school year. I can raise awareness of the theme by regularly highlighting its relevance and encouraging colleagues to integrate it into their teaching and eTwinning activities.

I also inform my school community and other stakeholders about the initiatives, resources, and opportunities related to the annual theme, helping to ensure that it remains visible and inspires meaningful participation throughout the year.

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The annual theme for 2026 is "Skills for life". These are competences that students will need beyond the school, and which should shape all the project design in the school. As an ambassador I need to help my colleagues understand that aspects like communication, teamwork, digital literacy, creativity, problem solving or glogal citizenship are competences that fit within their subjects and curriculums. Therefore, all areas need to be involved.

Ambassadors can organise and lead workshops, projects sessions, and ready to use templates in order to help teachers to design activities where student apply these skills.

As examples of specific actions that can be carried out are: initial theme workshop to show teachers how specifically skills for life connect to their curriculum (for example, oral communication in English, critical thinking in science or maths, and digital creativity in Arts). In addition, we can organise a Project Lab in order to help teachers to design projects where students apply real-life skills (for example throughout interviews, surveys, digital products or teamwork).

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I promote the annual theme “Skills for Life” by integrating it into everyday teaching and showing colleagues how it supports communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and digital skills.

In my school, I introduce the theme through short sessions and workshops with practical project ideas that are easy to apply.

I support teachers in designing small eTwinning projects where students develop these skills through real collaboration with international partners, while ensuring inclusive approaches for all learners, including SEN students.

Beyond my school, I share good practices and connect teachers across my region and Finland to encourage wider collaboration. Later in the year, I organize a webinar focused on the theme “Skills for Life” to deepen understanding, share experiences, and highlight successful project examples.

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In 2025-2026 the annual theme is "Skills for Life". I believe the annual theme offers us a powerful opportunity to go beyond traditional teaching and truly support the holistic development of our students. It is not just about delivering content, but about helping learners become critical thinkers, digitally competent, scientifically curious, mathematically confident, and actively engaged citizens. To promote the annual theme, I think we can create or promote global, collaborative projects that integrate all five key competences in a meaningful way. These projects can combine literacy, mathematics, and science by engaging students in interpreting information across multiple formats, applying reasoning to real-world problems, and exploring phenomena through inquiry-based learning. At the same time, digital competence can be developed transversally, ensuring students use technology in a critical, safe, and responsible way. Alongside this, citizenship education can be embedded by encouraging active participation, critical thinking about society, and respect for diversity. We can participate in different projects and involve novice eTwinners , mentoring them and supporting their first steps in well-organized and carefully planned collaborations. By guiding them through the process, sharing strategies, and working together, we help build their confidence and ensure a positive initial experience with eTwinning.

At the same time, it is important to actively disseminate the projects we create. We can inspire more teachers to adopt innovative approaches and encourage them to work with their students in new, engaging ways through eTwinning. Finally, we can have an active participation in eTwinning group events related to this theme and share best practices with other educators. As eTwinning ambassadors, we are in a unique position to lead this transformation and make a real difference in our educational communities.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I could connect the theme “Skills for life” with everyday classroom work by encouraging activities that help pupils develop communication, teamwork, digital skills, problem solving and responsible citizenship. I could focus on simple project ideas across subjects, support colleagues with practical examples and give pupils an active role so the theme becomes sustainable part of school life.

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In 2026 the annual theme is "Skills for Life". The theme is linked with the key competeneces. As ambassador the first thing I can do is to give visibility to the annual Theme using the eTwinning social networks of my region as well as from my professional social networks. This way all the eTwinning followers in my region can have update information about it. I can also organize online workshops through the eTwinning group I created to share information and ideas about the annual theme. I can also share the latest updates of my NA or the ESEP in this group of the the social media.

This school year theme is easy to embed in our curriculum, so I could share ideas of activities and actions to carry on the theme in the projects and in the day a day work of teachers working in eTwinning. I could do so using presentations, videos or infographies to help teachers to understand and develp the theme in their projects.

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Shereen Salahat, Musqat Secondary School

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Shereen Salahat, Musqat Secondary School

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As an ambassador, I would integrate the theme Skills for Life into daily teaching and eTwinning projects.

I would support teachers in designing activities that develop students’ key skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and digital skills. I would also encourage students to take active roles through presentations, teamwork, and creating digital content.

In addition, I would promote cross-curricular activities so life skills are developed in different subjects.

Finally, I would share students’ work through school platforms and events to highlight the importance of these skills.

Focus areas: life skills development, student participation, project integration, and visibility.

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Skills for life (European Commission, 2025)

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As an Ambassador working mainly with international student teachers, I would promote the annual theme “Skills for Life” by integrating it directly into our International Teacher Competences course at PH Steiermark.

I would focus especially on Digital Skills and Citizenship, since both are essential for future educators:

Digital Skills: I would guide student teachers to engage critically and responsibly with digital tools for learning, communication, media literacy, and safe online behaviour. Activities could include creating small digital learning objects, analysing media sources, or reflecting on digital wellbeing.

Citizenship: I would encourage collaborative tasks that explore democratic values, crisis preparedness, respect for diversity, and freedom of expression. Small international teamwork activities can help students understand how citizenship is practised across cultures.

By embedding the annual theme into this course, international student teachers can experience how eTwinning projects support essential lifelong skills and how they can later bring these values into their own classrooms (European Commission, 2025; Vogl, 2017).

European Commission. (2025, September 3). eTwinning annual theme 2025/2026: Skills for life | European School Education Platform. https://school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/news/etwinning-annual-theme-20252026-skills-life

Vogl, H. (2017). Der Erasmus+ Lehrgang „International Teacher Competences“ als kreatives Klassenzimmer. In Journal de l’Association Comenius. Journal of the Comenius Association (Vol. 26, pp. 30–32). Comenius Association.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I would promote the annual theme “Skills for life” by designing and supporting projects that help students develop key competences such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and digital skills. I would encourage teachers to integrate real-life tasks into their eTwinning activities, allowing students to work together with international partners to solve problems, share ideas, and create meaningful outcomes.

I would mainly focus on areas such as collaborative learning, digital competence, and active citizenship. For example, I would promote project-based activities where students take responsibility, make decisions, and reflect on their learning. I would also support teachers in using digital tools safely and effectively, and in creating inclusive activities that ensure all students can participate.

By guiding colleagues and sharing good practices, I would help embed “Skills for life” as a core element of eTwinning projects in the school.

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This year, the eTwinning theme focuses on Skills for Life, such as science, mathematics, citizenship, digital literacy, and reading and writing skills, and on the importance of developing them in students to promote holistic learning and prepare them for the future. As an eTwinning ambassador, I can promote and embed this theme in my activities and help others in several practical ways. I design activities and projects that link innovation with the development of these skills, such as scientific experiments, STEM competitions, or community projects aimed at improving the local environment. I also support my colleagues by sharing my experience and knowledge about using the platform and its tools, encouraging collaboration through digital discussion groups or joint projects, and providing technical and digital support to use tools like Canva, Padlet, Kahoot, or video programs effectively and ethically. In addition, I work on raising awareness of values and skills such as critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving, and I encourage students to express their ideas and skills, sharing success stories and inspiring experiences with the school and international community, which enhances the impact of this year’s theme in a practical and effective way.

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I think the annual theme - basic skills for life - is part of every eTwinning project. Though, to get students and teachers involved in maths, literacy, science and citizenship needs creativity and what's most important: students and teachers should be a team and focus on topics which matter to them together. By learning from online partners, by being involved in relevant projects and especially by becoming friends. If participants are enthusiastic about the theme they will promote it actively to parents. Finally, ambassadors can organize meetings to present project outcomes and to celebrate the acquired competenzes together :-)

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Embedding the Annual Theme “Skills for Life” as an eTwinning Ambassador

The ambassador promotes the theme by:

Supporting teachers to design project-based, real-life activities that develop key competences (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, digital skills).

Organising training and peer-sharing sessions to help teachers understand and apply the theme.

Encouraging student agency, leadership, and reflection on skills gained through projects.

Embedding the theme into the school eTwinning action plan and aligning it with curriculum goals.

Highlighting the theme in Quality Label applications and dissemination activities.

Overall, the ambassador ensures that “Skills for Life” becomes a shared, visible, and sustainable practice across the school, not just a project requirement.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I promote “Skills for Life” by designing targeted teacher training, promoting digital citizenship, encouraging collaborative products, and supporting whole-school initiatives.

I (try to) inspire schools to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

"Skills for Life” requires active student involvement. Hence, I encourage schools to let students co-create project tasks, surveys, or common products; promote student-led events, presentations, or peer-teaching sessions; share strategies for involving students in planning, decision-making, and evaluation. This empowers students to take responsibility and practice leadership.

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Hadie Meholli Bajraktari,T.H.S" Lutfi Musiqi" Vushtrri Kosovo

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Hadie Meholli Bajraktari,T.H.S" Lutfi Musiqi" Vushtrri Kosovo

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I think promoting and embedding the annual theme in my activities is a great opportunity to connect our projects with current European priorities and real-life issues. Each year’s theme gives us a common focus that helps schools across Europe work in the same direction, so I always try to make it visible and meaningful in my school.

First of all, I would start by raising awareness among teachers about the theme. For example, I could organize a short presentation or discussion session at school, where we explore what the theme means and how it can be integrated into different subjects. Sometimes teachers just need ideas and examples to see how easily the theme can fit into their lessons.

Next, I would focus on embedding the theme into new and ongoing eTwinning projects. When I help teachers design or join projects, I encourage them to connect their topics with the annual theme—whether it’s about sustainability, inclusion, digital transformation, or citizenship. Even small classroom activities can reflect the theme if they’re planned with creativity and purpose.

I would also try to involve students actively, because they bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm. For example, if the annual theme is about environmental protection, I might organize a student-led campaign, a digital poster exhibition, or a school debate. This makes the theme more than just a topic—it becomes an experience.

Another area I would focus on is professional development. I could share resources, online courses, or webinars related to the theme, so that teachers learn from European examples and bring new perspectives into their classrooms.

Finally, I think it’s important to make the theme visible in the whole-school culture. That could mean decorating a “Theme Corner” in the school hallway, posting updates on the school’s website or social media, or celebrating a special “Theme Day” with activities and presentations.

In short, I see the annual theme as a unifying thread that connects teachers, students, and the wider school community. By promoting it through awareness, collaboration, projects, and visibility, I can help ensure that the theme becomes an active part of our school’s eTwinning journey—not just for one year, but as part of our ongoing learning culture.

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As eTwinning Ambassadors, we can effectively promote and embed the annual theme "Innovation and Education" by adopting a dual approach: leading by example and empowering our network. We should launch and showcase high-quality, innovative eTwinning projects of our own that integrate the theme, using them as living models of best practice. Simultaneously, we must provide targeted professional development, hosting workshops and webinars on key sub-themes like pedagogical innovation (e.g., student-led learning), the ethical integration of emerging technologies (like AI), and social innovation focused on mental well-being and inclusive learning environments. Our primary focus areas should be to enhance digital competence beyond mere tool use, encourage critical and creative thinking through new methodologies, and facilitate collaboration with local and international partners to embed a genuine culture of innovation across entire school communities.

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We can start by oranizing workshops in school or online and also embed activities related to annual theme within regular teaching classes, not to mention eTwinning projects.

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I have tried to promote the annual theme within the project activities. The theme can also be promoted within webinars and department meetings.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, your role is to promote the new research theme in your school by initiating and implementing eTwinning projects in your school and then by holding webinars, workshops and one-on-one discussions with teachers from the eTwinning action in your area or at the national level through conferences.

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Promoting and Embedding the Annual Theme as an eTwinning Ambassador

As an ambassador, I see the annual theme as a strategic opportunity to inspire and guide both beginners and experienced teachers to align their eTwinning projects with current educational priorities. Here’s how I would promote and integrate the annual theme:

Raise Awareness Among Colleagues

Organize a kickoff session at the beginning of the school year to introduce the annual theme (e.g., through a webinar, short video or infographic).

Share real project examples and TwinSpace activities that reflect the theme.

Create a dedicated Padlet or digital board where teachers can share ideas and materials related to the theme.

Support Project Planning Aligned with the Theme

Offer project idea templates or brainstorming sessions focused on how the theme can be applied across different subjects and age groups.

Encourage interdisciplinary projects that connect the theme with curriculum topics (e.g., linking digital citizenship to language learning, or sustainability to science and arts).

Engage Students with the Theme

Encourage teachers to co-create with students around the theme (e.g., through collaborative journals, video reflections, creative challenges).

Launch a school-wide challenge or exhibition based on the theme, open to all classes, not just project participants.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I would promote the annual theme through dedicated workshops and collaborative projects focused on the topic. I would integrate it into the curriculum through interdisciplinary activities and by involving students in real-life learning contexts. I would focus on areas such as digital competence, active citizenship, and inclusion.

For example, last year I implemented the project “Building Digital Bridges for Students’ Well-Being,” which aligned perfectly with the annual theme of well-being at school. I also support colleagues in adapting the theme to their educational needs.

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Promoting and embedding the eTwinning Annual Theme as an Ambassador requires a proactive, strategic, and inclusive approach. The goal is to inspire colleagues, engage students, and ensure the theme becomes a central, lived element of teaching and learning across the school year.

How can we do that?

1. inspire new projects

2. involve students

3. promote the theme through different channels

4. join other initiatives and make a wider network

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I would promote and integrate the annual theme by designing targeted activities that connect teachers, students, and the school community in meaningful, cross-curricular ways.

🔹 How I would promote the theme:

Organize introductory webinars or workshops at school or regional level to explain the theme and showcase best practices;

Create and share template project ideas related to the theme, making it easier for beginners to get involved;

Use school channels (newsletters, social media, internal groups) to raise awareness and spark curiosity;

Encourage teachers to reflect on how the theme connects to their subject and to embed it into their classroom planning.

🔹 How I would integrate the theme into eTwinning activities:

Launch or co-coordinate a project specifically based on the annual theme, encouraging transnational collaboration;

Motivate teachers to adapt existing lessons or content to align with the theme (e.g., through storytelling, debate, digital products);

Involve students in creative tasks (podcasts, posters, videos, interactive maps) that reflect the theme from their perspective;

Promote student voice and participation, especially in activities related to empathy, environment, diversity, or active citizenship.

🔹 Focus areas I would prioritize:

Interdisciplinary work – bridging subjects such as science, arts, citizenship, and languages;

Inclusive and student-centered approaches – making the theme relevant and accessible to all learners;

Digital creativity & collaboration – using tools like Canva, Padlet, BookCreator, TwinSpace forums to foster engagement;

Real-world connection – linking the theme to local issues, global challenges, or Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The annual eTwinning theme is for many a starting point for starting projects or for including activities with the theme of the year in projects on another theme. To mark the launch of the annual eTwinning theme (school year 2024/2025): "Citizenship education: celebrating what unites us", NSO Romania organized between September 30 and January 15, 2025, a national campaign that includes:

1 competition dedicated to students

1 competition dedicated to teaching staff. I was among the lucky winners in both categories, and my students enjoyed the prizes they received.

I exemplified this to show how an eTwinning ambassador can get involved and promote this.

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A clear way to promote and embed the annual theme in my eTwinning activities as an ambassador, focusing on key areas and practical ideas I can share or adapt, starts with ... Understanding the Annual Theme Deeply
Before promoting it, fully grasp the theme’s goals, values, and scope. This helps you connect it meaningfully to projects and school activities.

Focus Areas?

How to Embed the Annual Theme?

Ideas & Actions:

Curriculum Integration

- Connect the theme to subject lessons and projects

- Encourage teachers to design eTwinning projects aligned with the theme.
- Suggest theme-related topics for student research and presentations.
- Develop interdisciplinary projects that explore the theme from different angles.

Collaboration & Networking

- Use the theme as a basis for partnerships and exchanges

- Find and connect with other schools using the same theme.
- Organize joint virtual events or webinars focused on the theme.
- Promote collaborative twin projects that revolve around the annual theme.

Student Engagement & Creativity

-Inspire students to express their views and creativity related to the theme

- Run contests (poster, video, blog) about the theme.
- Encourage digital storytelling or ePortfolios focused on the theme.
- Organize student forums or debates on theme-related topics.

Professional Development & Staff Involvement

- Help colleagues understand and integrate the theme

- Arrange workshops explaining the theme and suggesting practical activities.
- Share examples of how the theme fits with teaching goals.
- Set up a peer group to develop resources around the theme.

Communication & Visibility

- Make the theme visible throughout the school and projects

- Create a visual display (posters, bulletin boards) about the theme.
- Share updates and success stories on the school website and social media.
- Publish a newsletter or blog posts linking ongoing activities to the theme.

European & Global Awareness

- Highlight the theme’s relevance to European values and global issues

- Facilitate discussions about how the theme connects to European citizenship.
- Promote intercultural exchanges highlighting theme perspectives.
- Encourage reflection on the theme’s importance in the wider world.

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a clear way to promote and embed the annual theme in your eTwinning activities as an ambassador, focusing on key areas and practical ideas you can share or adapt.

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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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How could I promote and embed the annual theme in my eTwinning activities as an ambassador?

As an eTwinning ambassador, I would promote the annual theme by organizing activities that involve both colleagues and students across various educational contexts. I would focus on the following areas:

Integrating the theme into eTwinning projects — encouraging teachers and students to develop projects reflecting the annual theme and exploring relevant topics.

Thematic workshops and seminars — organizing training sessions and discussions on how to use the annual theme as an educational and methodological resource.

Promoting international collaboration — facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices with partner schools in other countries related to the annual theme.

Creating educational materials and resources — contributing to the development of guides, activities, or digital materials that support the theme creatively and accessibly.

In this way, the annual theme becomes an integral part of school activities, sparking students’ interest and developing their interdisciplinary skills.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I would promote the annual theme “Well-being and Inclusion” by integrating it into local workshops and training sessions. I would focus on two main areas:

1. Teacher training – I would organize a practical webinar where teachers learn how to create inclusive and supportive project environments using TwinSpace.

2. Student voice – I would encourage projects where students co-design activities about emotional well-being, diversity, and respectful communication.

I would also share examples of successful projects aligned with the theme, and offer a Padlet with curated tools and resources to help teachers embed well-being topics in their planning.

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As an eTwinning ambassador I would promote and embed the annual theme in collaboration with different schools and local organizations:

• Collaboration with local organizations: organising activities with local organizations that can offer great education opportunities and experiences to students.

• Engaging with innovation and its founding topics (Artificial intelligence, Virtual Reality) and with the Ethical guidelines on AI and data use in teaching and learning.

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1. As an eTwinning Ambassador, I would use the annual theme as an opportunity to inspire and connect the school community and international partners. To effectively promote and integrate the theme, I would:

Organize interactive and creative activities that directly involve students, through projects, workshops, debates or games related to the annual theme.

Facilitate the exchange of ideas and good practices between partner schools, through the eTwinning platform, to enrich perspectives and working methods.

Develop educational resources and multimedia materials that support understanding of the theme and can be used by colleagues in lessons.

Involve teachers and parents through constant communication and events that highlight the importance of the theme in student development.

Promote the theme online and offline, using social networks, blogs and school boards to increase visibility and engagement.

2. As an eTwinning ambassador, I would focus on developing students' key competences (digital, civic, social and intercultural), promoting international collaboration, inclusion, sustainability and learning through interdisciplinary projects. I would integrate the annual theme into engaging and relevant activities that encourage active participation, creativity and responsibility towards the community and the environment.

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As an ambassador, I can promote the annual theme by organizing an annual event in the school, with exhibitions of students' projects, open workshops for parents, presentations by students and teachers, and guests from outside the school (entrepreneurs, artists, researchers) to talk about the role of creativity and innovation in their careers, organizing a practical workshop for colleagues, applying the "Design Thinking" methodology to solve a pedagogical problem of the school.

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I try to embed the eTwinning annual theme in the projects I found during a school year.

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Every year we have a theme as a guide for cultivating and implementing new values at European level, which is very beneficial.

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Annual theme is a key point to follow for improving and alining with direction of european wave.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, promoting and embedding the annual theme in my activities would involve a multifaceted approach to ensure deep engagement and relevance. Here’s how I would do it and the areas I’d focus on:

1. Integrate the Theme into Project Topics and Objectives

2. Develop Thematic Resources and Workshops

3. Foster Collaborative Networks

4. Utilize Digital Tools and Platforms

5. Celebrate and Reflect on Achievements

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Sharing the annual theme to colleagues in on-site meetings as well as online courses or meetings.

Promoting it on social network or via email through the manifold activities led and organized

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1. Raise Awareness Within Your School

Host a staff info session explaining the annual theme and why it matters.

2. Inspire and Support Themed Projects

Encourage teachers to develop new eTwinning projects around the theme.

3. Empower Students as Theme Explorers

Facilitate student-led activities that reflect the theme—surveys, interviews, blogs, videos.

4. Promote Cross-School Collaboration

Connect with other eTwinning Ambassadors or schools to launch a joint themed project.

Join or start a Group or Professional

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In this context, the eTwinning Ambassador plays a pivotal role—not just as a promoter of the theme, but as a facilitator of meaningful change.

To effectively promote the annual theme, ambassadors must take a strategic, inclusive, and practical approach, ensuring the theme is not a temporary slogan but a living part of the school’s pedagogical culture. Promoting and embedding the annual eTwinning theme is an opportunity to deepen educational impact across the school. As a leader, mentor, and creative force, the eTwinning Ambassador is uniquely positioned to guide this process. By focusing on awareness, professional development, curriculum alignment, project development, student involvement, and community outreach, ambassadors ensure the theme becomes a shared mission rather than a passing initiative.

Ultimately, embedding the annual theme enriches teaching, inspires students, and strengthens the school’s identity as an active, collaborative, and innovative learning community within the European education landscape.

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Firstly, as an eTwinning Ambassador I would present the annual theme to my colleagues and students in face-to-face meetings and I would encourage them to come up with ideas for collaborative activities, projects.

Secondly, I would arrange a corner with materials, presentations, leaflets regarding the annual theme in order to give access to the onformation to everyone visiting our school.

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To promote and integrate the annual eTwinning theme into my activities as an ambassador, I would adopt a strategic, creative and collaborative approach, focused on several lines of action. First, I would include relevant activities in the eTwinning projects I coordinate or support, so that the annual theme is concretely reflected in teaching practices. I would also organize webinars and thematic workshops, providing colleagues with training and inspiration opportunities. I would plan online sessions dedicated exclusively to the annual theme, where I would invite experts and experienced teachers to share examples of good practice. These meetings could include interactive activities and concrete proposals for integrating the theme into future projects. In addition, to increase the visibility and impact of this initiative, I would carry out promotional campaigns on social media and in the local community, through posts, videos and interviews highlighting the importance of the theme and examples of application with notable results. The goal would be to inspire as many teachers as possible to include the annual theme in their work, thus contributing to the development of a current and relevant educational culture.

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To promote and integrate the annual eTwinning theme into my activities as an ambassador, I would adopt a strategic, creative and collaborative approach, focusing on the following directions:

Organizing webinars and thematic workshops

I would plan online sessions dedicated to the annual theme, inviting experts and experienced teachers to share examples of good practice. These sessions could include interactive activities and concrete ideas for integrating the theme into projects.

Promoting in social networks and the local community, I would create promotional campaigns (posts, videos, interviews) about the annual theme and its importance, I would highlight local examples of success in applying the theme, to inspire other colleagues.

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I would promote it as much as I can. I would organize special events in my school related to it: round tables, workshops.

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It is important to disseminate the Annual Theme because it is important to do projects regarding the goals and share ideas with partners. Starting from Annual Theme we can share good practices with others if we develop projects on this.

Each theme is designed to change something to develop skills, competences.

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I founded in 2023-2024 a project that in some way has forerun the annual theme 2024-2025 on Citizenship and on the Values that unite us throughout Europe. Students were enthusiastic and very collaborative in carrying out their project tasks. The project has been awarded the National and European Quality Label. Dissemination among teachers has taken place through webinars and onsite courses of professional meetings for teachers.

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As ambassador I familiarize myself with the annual theme to understand its objectives, values and potential impact on educational practices. This will help me to connect it meaningfully to my eTwinning activities. Start the year with a kick-off event where I introduce the theme to students and staff. I could hold a school assembly or an online webinar to explain how the theme will be incorporated into eTwinning projects. Encourage students to take ownership of eTwinning projects related to the theme. They can research, create content and collaborate with peers from other countries. Encourage teachers to collaborate on projects that link the theme to other areas of the curriculum.

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I incorporate the theme in my project and I create an eTwinning corner in my school about the annual theme

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Promoting and embedding the annual theme in eTwinning activities as an ambassador requires strategic planning, collaboration, and creativity.

I would focus on specific areas and elements:

Raise Awareness of the Annual Theme

Develop Theme-Based Collaborative Projects

Integrate the Theme into Professional Development

Foster Community Engagement

Prioritize Student-Centered Approaches

Embed the Theme in School Culture

Focus on Sustainability and Reflection.

By focusing on these areas—awareness, collaboration, professional development, community engagement, student empowerment, school-wide integration, and sustainability—you can effectively promote and embed the annual theme in your eTwinning activities, fostering a culture of meaningful engagement and innovation.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I would promote and embed the next year theme by designing projects that emphasize shared values, cultural understanding, and active citizenship. I would start by talking with teachers to explore how this theme connects to their subjects and how it can inspire interdisciplinary projects. Collaboration between schools from different countries would be a key focus, allowing students to learn about diversity while discovering common ground.

I would encourage activities that highlight universal values like respect, tolerance, and human rights, integrating these into classroom discussions and creative projects. Digital tools would play a central role in fostering interactive experiences, such as virtual cultural exchanges, collaborative videos, or digital storytelling. Inclusivity would be prioritized, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, feel represented and valued in the activities.

I would promote the theme through school-wide exhibitions, open days, and online platforms, engaging not only students and teachers but also parents and the wider community in celebrating what unites us as global citizens.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I would advocate for the annual theme by sharing it on the school's social media platforms, facilitating webinars, and establishing eTwinning groups and projects.

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This annual theme is Citizenship:celebrating what unites us.

In order to promote this annual theme I will create new eTwinning projects and engage students and colleagues to take an active part in them. I will also talk about this particular theme on my classes and encourage students to share their ideas on the topic. I will collaborate with international partners and exchange ideas. I will organize presentations and talk about this theme with parents and other community members.

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As an ambassador, i have the privilege of already knowing the annual theme for the coming school year: European values. So, as ambassador, my idea is to promote this theme to all etwinners so that they are able to initiate collaborative projects with schools across Europe, encourage these teachers to participate in cultural exchange programs that celebrate diversity and mutual respect. I will integrate European values into my students' curriculum through Project-Based Learning activities and regular debates in subjects such as History and Citizenship and Development Education. In addition, I will inspire students to create digital content, such as blogs and podcasts, about European values and engage the wider community through guest speakers and public exhibitions. By focusing on cultural understanding, democratic participation, human rights education and social inclusion, I aim to promote a deeper appreciation and embedding of European values in our school.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I could:

1. Organize Workshops and Seminars: Conduct training sessions for educators on the annual theme, providing them with ideas and tools for its implementation in daily activities.

2. Integrate the Theme into Existing Projects: Incorporate the annual theme into existing eTwinning projects by adapting activities to focus on relevant aspects.

3. Create New eTwinning Projects: Initiate new projects specifically related to the annual theme, engaging colleagues and children in exploration and learning through play.

4. Collaborate with International Partners: Connect with preschools from other countries to exchange ideas and activities on the theme, enriching the project with experiences from different cultures.

5. Promote the Theme through School Events: Organize thematic days, exhibitions, or presentations within the preschool to highlight the annual theme and involve the broader community.

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We can contribute in different ways:

1. Informing school community about the annual theme

2. Promoting and organising collaborative activities

3. Running workshops an informal trainning activities

4. Giving support when working on the annual them by giving the necessary information.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador and focusing on the 2025 theme of "European Values," I would plan an eTwinning project for my school and organise virtual roundtable discussions where students from diverse European countries engage in moderated dialogues about democracy, human rights, solidarity, equality, and cultural diversity.

I could organise online workshops/ learning training sessions for educators to provide practical strategies for integrating European values into the curriculum and eTwinning projects, featuring guest speakers and interactive sessions to enhance teaching practices (I will do that for the Representation of the European Commission in Portugal’s project A Europa na Escola.

For Safer Internet Day initiative, we could launch a digital citizenship campaign to raise awareness about responsible online behavior aligned with European values, encouraging students to create educational content promoting ethical digital engagement.

As for eTwinning Spring campaign and eTwinning Spring Day we could develop a programme with challenges for teachers on the annual theme.

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O projeto #aEUROPAnaESCOLA - Formação para Professores tem como objetivo simplificar o acesso a conteúdos pedagógicos de qualidade sobre a UE, conferindo-lhes visibilidade e utilidade.

Para apoiar os docentes a trabalhar a multiplicidade de recursos existentes sobre a União Europeia, foram desenvolvidos vários mapas de aula prontos a utilizar, que procuram articular os temas da UE com os curricula portugueses.

Disponibilizamos também um fórum para que possam colaborar no desenvolvimento do projeto, através de sugestões, comentários, partilha de práticas pedagógicas, entre outras.

Projeto

No dia 9 de maio de 2019, a Comissão Europeia apresentou em Sibiu recomendações políticas sobre o futuro da Europa e sugestões para uma comunicação eficaz sobre decisões coletivas, entre outras:

* o reconhecimento de que reforçar a Comunicação da UE ao serviço dos cidadãos e da democracia é uma responsabilidade partilhada entre a UE e os Estados-Membros.

* a promoção conjunta "... do ensino e da aprendizagem sobre a UE em todos os níveis de ensino, a fim de reforçar os conhecimentos dos alunos sobre a União Europeia, os seus valores, o seu funcionamento e os seus domínios de atividade..." e estabelecimento de "...parcerias com as instituições de ensino a nível nacional e regional, a fim de assegurar que a educação cívica europeia passe a integrar a aprendizagem formal".

A Representação da Comissão Europeia, através do "Espaço Público Europeu" e da sua rede de "Centros de Informação Europe Direct", e outros atores nacionais, nomeadamente, a Direção-Geral de Educação e o Centro de Informação Europeia Jacques Delors (CIEJD), já organizam várias iniciativas com o objetivo de promover o conhecimento sobre a União Europeia junto do público em geral e, em particular, junto da comunidade escolar. Estas iniciativas incluem apresentações às escolas, concursos escolares, participação em projetos europeus, atividades pedagógicas, eventos, aulas e cursos de formação para docentes, entre outras.

Também o Programa Erasmus+ da Comissão Europeia tem contribuído, significativamente, para este desígnio, abrangendo instituições de educação de todos os níveis de ensino, procurando fomentar a cooperação e mobilidade transnacional. O programa contribui para a qualidade da educação, reforça a sua dimensão europeia, fortalece as instituições participantes e contribui para melhorar o nível de competências dos diferentes intervenientes no processo.

O projeto #aEUROPAnaESCOLA - Formação para professores, uma iniciativa da Representação da Comissão Europeia em Portugal, em parceria com a Direção-Geral da Educação, o Centro de Informação Europeia Jacques Delors e a Agência Nacional Erasmus+, procura num momento particularmente importante para o projeto Europeu, simplificar o acesso a conteúdos pedagógicos de qualidade sobre a UE, conferindo-lhes visibilidade e utilidade.

Conhecer melhor as matérias ligadas à União Europeia, a sua História, o seu funcionamento, os papéis e competências respetivos da União e dos Estados-Membros ajuda a melhor compreender os valores e os direitos fundamentais na UE e contribui para uma cidadania europeia ativa.

A Comissão Europeia já disponibiliza o sítio web " espaço de aprendizagem " onde reúne materiais, documentos, vídeos, jogos e outros recursos sobre a União Europeia. Este espaço está especificamente direcionado para professores/as e alunos/as.

Para apoiar os docentes a trabalhar a multiplicidade de recursos existentes, nomeadamente no sítio web "espaço de aprendizagem", desenvolvemos toolkits, prontos a utilizar, que procuram articular os temas da UE com os curricula e com o Perfil dos Alunos à Saída da Escolaridade Obrigatória no sistema de ensino português.

Adicionalmente, são organizadas ações de formação para apoiar os professores na utilização dos materiais existentes.

Ajude-nos a desenvolver o projeto #aEUROPAnaESCOLA - Formação para professores e contribua para a educação cívica europeia para que sejamos cada vez mais a sentirmo-nos Europeus.

Quer saber mais sobre o que faz a UE no domínio da Educação e Formação?

Os toolkits são conjuntos de mapas de aula sobre a UE, prontos a serem explorados em sala de aula, que utilizam os recursos existentes no sítio web "Espaço de Aprendizagem" da UE.

Estes ToolKits serão um apoio a professores/as de qualquer nível de ensino, na exploração de recursos para abordar os domínios da componente curricular "Cidadania e Desenvolvimento", e outras componentes curriculares, pela construção de pontes com assuntos da União Europeia, e desenvolvendo competências de participação democrática, no contexto formal de aprendizagens.

O significado de ser cidadã/o europeia/eu é traduzido nos direitos e compromissos veiculados na formação das crianças e jovens, de modo que no futuro sejam adulta/o(s) autónoma/o(s), solidária/o(s), com uma conduta cívica responsável, que privilegie a igualdade nas relações interpessoais, a integração da diferença, o respeito pela/o(s) outra/o(s), com espírito democrático, pluralista, crítico e criativo, tendo como referência os valores dos direitos humanos.

Os toolkits apresentam possibilidades de desenvolvimento na zona de aprendizagens holísticas concorrentes para o Perfil de Aluno esperado à saída da escolaridade obrigatória.
O s toolkits pretendem ajudar a:
* Conhecer assuntos relativos à União Europeia (História, instituições europeias e respetivo funcionamento, papéis e competências da UE e dos Estados-Membros, etc.)

* Compreender os valores e os direitos fundamentais na UE (e.g., Direitos Humanos, Interculturalidade, Igualdade de Géneros, Desenvolvimento Sustentável, saúde, segurança, proteção, acessibilidade, bem-estar, atividade física, lazer, ...)

* Identificar situações de cidadania europeia, através de exemplos concretos de iniciativas, comportamentos individuais ou coletivos

* Pontuar benefícios do envolvimento com instituições ou agências da União Europeia (ao nível político, económico, cultural, tecnológico, das artes, meios de comunicação, etc.)

* Identificar-se com os valores da UE e sentir-se parte da comunidade a partir da Escola

* Discutir acerca da importância do envolvimento da sociedade civil (e da escola) na elaboração das políticas públicas da União Europeia

* Assumir-se como participante ativo/a na tomada de decisões para o bem comum
Os toolkits "prontos a utilizar" serão possíveis de manusear, com flexibilidade, reservando a cada docente autonomia para gerir o seu currículo criativamente, procedendo a uma mais ou menos estreita relação entre componentes da disciplina que leciona, da educação para a cidadania e questões de dimensão europeia.
* Explorar programas e oportunidades para estudar, trabalhar ou fazer voluntariado na União Europeia.

Com base em princípios pedagógicos consubstanciados nas diretivas do sistema educativo português, as propostas de formação para a cidadania e desenvolvimento em temas da UE, preconizam:

▻ acompanhar o trabalho pedagógico a partir da experiência de utilização dos toolkits, recolhendo evidência do desenvolvimento das competências de cidadania de aluno/a(s) e o feedback do/a(s) utilizadores/as para melhoria dos toolkits

▻ envolver os docentes em grupos de partilha e reflexão e levar a cabo iniciativas de cidadania, participação e extensão cultural ao nível da União Europeia.

▻ sistematizar os toolkits, com vista a co-construir guias de educação para a cidadania europeia escaláveis e extensivos à integração curricular para a construção das aprendizagens essenciais baseadas no perfil humanista do/a(s) aluno/a(s).

▻ alcançar o reconhecimento da educação de elevada qualidade, responsiva às necessidades atuais do/a(s) aluno/a(s), nas suas idiossincrasias, e da sociedade local, regional, nacional, europeia e internacional.

▻ criar novas oportunidades e motivar professores/professoras e estudantes a integrar a Europa nos projetos de vida académica, profissional, de voluntariado ou cooperação.

Links úteis

Links institucionais Portal da União Europeia Educação e formação - apoio da UE | União Europeia (europa.eu) Espaço Europeu da Educação Comissão Europeia em Portugal Parlamento Europeu em Portugal Europe Direct em Portugal Domínios institucionais e políticos da União Europeia Princípios, países, história | União Europeia (europa.eu)
Emprego, Assuntos Sociais e Inclusão - Comissão Europeia (europa.eu) ( Direitos, Pilar Europeu dos Direitos Sociais, Proteção)

Justiça e direitos fundamentais (europa.eu) (União da Igualdade, Direitos Humanos, Carta dos Direitos Fundamentais, Combate à discriminação, direitos da criança)
Inforegio - EU Regional and urban development (europa.eu) Financiamento, Concursos - Comissão Europeia (europa.eu) O sistema orçamental da União Europeia (europa.eu) Portal Europeu da Juventude Eurostat - Serviço de Estatística da União Europeia Alargamento da UE Política de alargamento da UE - Consilium Espaço da Imprensa | Comissão Europeia Agência dos Direitos Fundamentais da União Europeia Serviço das Publicações da União Europeia
A Carta dos Direitos Fundamentais da União Europeia:

Vídeo: História: Carta dos Direitos Fundamentais da União Europeia - Multimedia Centre
Negócios estrangeiros e política de segurança Política externa e de segurança - a intervenção da UE Pacto Ecológico Europeu - Comissão Europeia Vídeo sobre o Pacto Ecológico Europeu Os 30 anos do Mercado Único da UE: benefícios e desafios (infografias) | Temas | Parlamento Europeu Outros recursos The House of European History Publicações A União Europeia - Factos e Números A EU & eu Passaporte europeu para a cidadania ativa A UE - O que é e o que faz A Europa em 12 lições EUROPA + em conjunto O orçamento da UE no meu país À Descoberta da Europa! À Descoberta da Europa! (edição de 2016) 52 passos para uma cidade mais verde (edição de 2023)
Poster Unida na diversidade
Espaço de Aprendizagem e materiais didáticos Gerais Orientações éticas para educadores sobre a utilização da inteligência artificial (IA) e de dados no ensino e na aprendizagem Orientações para professores e educadores sobre o combate à desinformação e a promoção da literacia digital através da educação e da formação - União Europeia (europa.eu)
Quantos queres versão antiga (2020) e última edição (2023)
Por nível de ensino
Educação para os impostos TAXEDU (europa.eu)
Pacote educativo "Iúqui e a União da Floresta" Notas Educativas de Tom e Lila - União Europeia
1.º ciclo
Manual educativo para ajudar a combater os estereótipos de género na escola primária - União Europeia
Inforegio - Ferramentas educativas da política regional (com Ding Dong e vídeo)

Animações sobre Cibersegurança:

Uso da Internet na escola:

Passwords:

Identidade Digital:

Partilha de Dados Pessoais:

Mas afinal o que é a União Europeia? O nosso Planeta, O nosso Futuro
2.º ciclo e 3.º ciclo

Campanha EUinmyRegion Inforegio - Regional Campaigns Overview (europa.eu)

O que é a Inteligência Artificial (IA)? - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/what-artificial-intelligence_pt

Geo-blocking e compras online - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/geo-blocking-and-online-shopping_pt

Série de desenhos animados EXPLORADORES DIGITAIS - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/digital-explorers-cartoon-series_pt

1. Princípios Digitais - https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-240268?lg=EN&sublg=pt

2. Metas digitais - https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-240269?lg=EN&sublg=pt

3. Manter a segurança em linha - https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-211286?lg=EN%2FPT

Um Guia para Crianças Inteligentes no Mundo das Maravilhas Online - https://op.europa.eu/pt/publication-detail/-/publication/ddf757c8-53ea-11ec-91ac-01aa75ed71a1
"Art in Democracy" - Kit Pedagógico A UE em poucas palavras Cronologia da UE - União Europeia
3.º ciclo e secundário
DEMOCRACIA EUROPEIA EM AÇÃO - PACOTE PARA ALUNOS
A UE em diapositivos (versão mais recente)

Pacote educativo #EUANDME - União Europeia (europa.eu)

A evolução da Inteligência Artificial - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/evolution-artificial-intelligence_pt

O Regulamento Mercados Digitais - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/digital-markets-act_pt

Geo-blocking e compras online - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/geo-blocking-and-online-shopping_pt
GUIA DO PROFESSOR - Como detetar e combater a desinformação
Jogo Cyber Chronix | Proteção de dados e riscos para a privacidade - https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/cyber-chronix_pt

O projeto #aEUROPAnaESCOLA - Formação para Professores tem como objetivo simplificar o acesso a conteúdos pedagógicos de qualidade sobre a UE, conferindo-lhes visibilidade e utilidade.

Para apoiar os docentes a trabalhar a multiplicidade de recursos existentes sobre a União Europeia, foram desenvolvidos vários mapas de aula prontos a utilizar, que procuram articular os temas da UE com os curricula portugueses.

Disponibilizamos também um fórum para que possam colaborar no desenvolvimento do projeto, através de sugestões, comentários, partilha de práticas pedagógicas, entre outras.

Os toolkits são conjuntos de mapas de aula sobre a UE, prontos a serem explorados em sala de aula, que utilizam os recursos existentes no sítio web "Espaço de Aprendizagem" da UE.
Estes ToolKits serão um apoio a professores/as de qualquer nível de ensino, na exploração de recursos para abordar os domínios da componente curricular "Cidadania e Desenvolvimento", e outras componentes curriculares, pela construção de pontes com assuntos da União Europeia, e desenvolvendo competências de participação democrática, no contexto formal de aprendizagens.

O significado de ser cidadã/o europeia/eu é traduzido nos direitos e compromissos veiculados na formação das crianças e jovens, de modo que no futuro sejam adulta/o(s) autónoma/o(s), solidária/o(s), com uma conduta cívica responsável, que privilegie a igualdade nas relações interpessoais, a integração da diferença, o respeito pela/o(s) outra/o(s), com espírito democrático, pluralista, crítico e criativo, tendo como referência os valores dos direitos humanos.

Os toolkits apresentam possibilidades de desenvolvimento na zona de aprendizagens holísticas concorrentes para o Perfil de Aluno esperado à saída da escolaridade obrigatória.
O s toolkits pretendem ajudar a:
* Conhecer assuntos relativos à União Europeia (História, instituições europeias e respetivo funcionamento, papéis e competências da UE e dos Estados-Membros, etc.)

* Compreender os valores e os direitos fundamentais na UE (e.g., Direitos Humanos, Interculturalidade, Igualdade de Géneros, Desenvolvimento Sustentável, saúde, segurança, proteção, acessibilidade, bem-estar, atividade física, lazer, ...)

* Identificar situações de cidadania europeia, através de exemplos concretos de iniciativas, comportamentos individuais ou coletivos

* Pontuar benefícios do envolvimento com instituições ou agências da União Europeia (ao nível político, económico, cultural, tecnológico, das artes, meios de comunicação, etc.)

* Identificar-se com os valores da UE e sentir-se parte da comunidade a partir da Escola

* Discutir acerca da importância do envolvimento da sociedade civil (e da escola) na elaboração das políticas públicas da União Europeia

* Assumir-se como participante ativo/a na tomada de decisões para o bem comum
Os toolkits "prontos a utilizar" serão possíveis de manusear, com flexibilidade, reservando a cada docente autonomia para gerir o seu currículo criativamente, procedendo a uma mais ou menos estreita relação entre componentes da disciplina que leciona, da educação para a cidadania e questões de dimensão europeia.
* Explorar programas e oportunidades para estudar, trabalhar ou fazer voluntariado na União Europeia.

Com base em princípios pedagógicos consubstanciados nas diretivas do sistema educativo português, as propostas de formação para a cidadania e desenvolvimento em temas da UE, preconizam:

▻ acompanhar o trabalho pedagógico a partir da experiência de utilização dos toolkits, recolhendo evidência do desenvolvimento das competências de cidadania de aluno/a(s) e o feedback do/a(s) utilizadores/as para melhoria dos toolkits

▻ envolver os docentes em grupos de partilha e reflexão e levar a cabo iniciativas de cidadania, participação e extensão cultural ao nível da União Europeia.

▻ sistematizar os toolkits, com vista a co-construir guias de educação para a cidadania europeia escaláveis e extensivos à integração curricular para a construção das aprendizagens essenciais baseadas no perfil humanista do/a(s) aluno/a(s).

▻ alcançar o reconhecimento da educação de elevada qualidade, responsiva às necessidades atuais do/a(s) aluno/a(s), nas suas idiossincrasias, e da sociedade local, regional, nacional, europeia e internacional.

▻ criar novas oportunidades e motivar professores/professoras e estudantes a integrar a Europa nos projetos de vida académica, profissional, de voluntariado ou cooperação.

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Knowing that the next school year's theme will be European values, I will proactively promote and embed this theme as an eTwinning ambassador by initiating collaborative projects with schools across Europe, organising thematic workshops and webinars, and encouraging cultural exchange programs that celebrate diversity and mutual respect. I will integrate European values into the curriculum through Project-Based Learning activities and regular discussions in subjects like history and civics. Additionally, I will inspire students to create digital content, such as blogs and podcasts, about European values, and engage the wider community through guest speakers and public exhibitions. By focusing on cultural understanding, democratic participation, human rights education, and social inclusion, I aim to foster a deeper appreciation and embodiment of European values within our school.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I promote the annual theme of "Innovation and Education" into  eTwinning activities. There are some strategies to use:

·         Incorporate the Theme into Projects, Designing  Projects Around Innovation, focus specifically on innovative educational practices, such as using new technologies, methodologies, or pedagogical approaches.

·         Use the STEM and STEAM to create  projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.

·         Explore new Technologies, that involve coding, robotics, virtual reality, etc..

·         Organize Workshops for teachers on innovative educational tools and methods.

·         Cross-Curricular Projects: Facilitate cross-curricular projects that integrate the annual theme across different subjects, demonstrating how innovation can enhance various areas of learning.

·         Encourage students to lead projects that explore innovative solutions to real-world problems. Support them in presenting their ideas through eTwinning.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I promote the annual theme of "Innovation and Education" into  eTwinning activities. There are some strategies to use:

·         Incorporate the Theme into Projects, Designing  Projects Around Innovation, focus specifically on innovative educational practices, such as using new technologies, methodologies, or pedagogical approaches.

·         Use the STEM and STEAM to create  projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.

·         Explore new Technologies, that involve coding, robotics, virtual reality, etc..

·         Organize Workshops for teachers on innovative educational tools and methods.

·         Cross-Curricular Projects: Facilitate cross-curricular projects that integrate the annual theme across different subjects, demonstrating how innovation can enhance various areas of learning.

·         Encourage students to lead projects that explore innovative solutions to real-world problems. Support them in presenting their ideas through eTwinning.

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I attended the annual eTwinning conference and had a lot to learn from there. I took over the method of teaching mathematics with the help of stories and gave an open lesson within the curriculum committee. The colleagues were delighted to see another way of teaching.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I try to creatively integrate the annual theme into school activities to inspire teachers and students. Here are some strategies I propose:

1. Theme-Centric Projects: I design eTwinning projects that directly relate to the annual theme. For instance, if the theme is “Sustainable Development,”I promote projects focused on environmental awareness, renewable energy, or biodiversity conservation.

2. Webinars and Workshops: I organize webinars or workshops specifically addressing the theme. Invite experts or experienced eTwinners to share insights, resources, and practical ideas related to the theme.

3. Thematic Competitions: Run contests or challenges related to the annual theme. For example, a video competition on “Digital Citizenship” or a poster contest highlighting “Inclusion and Diversity.”

4. Collaborative Blog: Create a collaborative blog where teachers and students share their experiences, reflections, and project outcomes related to the theme. Regularly feature posts that align with the annual focus.

5. Social Media Campaigns: Leverage social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) to share theme-related content. Use relevant hashtags and encourage eTwinners to participate by posting about their projects.

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An eTwin ambassador can make significant contributions to the following areas of the eTwinning School Mission:

Learning and Teaching:

By collaborating with colleagues on eTwinning projects, they can help students develop international collaboration skills.

By coordinating in-class and inter-class activities, students can strengthen their digital skills.

By introducing innovative teaching approaches, he/she can contribute to colleagues improving their pedagogical practices.

Student Development:

Can promote eTwinning projects to improve students' intercultural understanding and empathy skills.

Can organize activities that will support students' problem solving, creativity and leadership skills.

Can collaborate with colleagues to increase students' self-confidence, motivation and participation in class.

Professional development:

By creating eTwinning communities with colleagues, they can share experiences and good practices.

It can help teachers improve their skills by providing in-school and out-of-school professional development opportunities.

They can increase the digital competence of their colleagues by introducing the use of the tools and resources offered by eTwinning.

School Culture:

By sharing eTwinning activities and achievements with other stakeholders of the school (management, parents, local community), it can strengthen the school's international reputation.

It can ensure the sustainability of projects by creating a network of eTwinning ambassadors within the school.

It can organize eTwinning events that will increase cooperation and interaction between school communities.In this context, as ambassadors we can carry out the following activities to encourage our colleagues to develop different components of the eTwinning School Mission:

Organizing workshops on planning, execution and evaluation of eTwinning projects.

Organizing regular meetings where teachers at the school share their eTwinning practices.

Bringing colleagues together to develop a vision and action plan that reflects the school's eTwinning School Mission.

Organizing school-wide events to celebrate and showcase students' achievements in eTwinning projects.

Sharing information and achievements about the school's eTwinning activities through channels such as the website, social media or newsletter.

In this way, as eTwin ambassadors we can make significant contributions to strengthening the different components of the eTwinning School Mission.

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1. Thematic Projects: Create and encourage projects that directly relate to the annual theme.

2. Workshops and Webinars: Invite experts to talk about the theme and how it can be integrated into classroom activities.

3. Integration in Curriculum: linking the theme to specific subjects or topics.

4. Collaboration with Local Community: organizing community events or service projects that align with the theme.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, to promote and embed the theme of well-being at schools, I would integrate activities that focus on mental health, emotional intelligence, and physical well-being into eTwinning projects. I would encourage cross-cultural exchanges where students and teachers can share best practices and support each other's well-being initiatives. By creating safe, inclusive online spaces for dialogue and collaboration, we can address well-being holistically. Engaging with colleagues, I would emphasize the importance of mindfulness, stress management, and physical activity in our joint projects to ensure that well-being becomes a core element of our educational approach.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, promoting and embedding the annual theme of innovation in activities can be approached through several strategic areas. Here’s how to focus on and implement the given examples of innovation:

1.  Mental and Emotional Well-being:

·       Well-being Workshops: Organize workshops focusing on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and stress management for both students and teachers. Incorporate activities that foster a supportive and empathetic school culture.

·       Teacher Training: Provide training for teachers on recognizing and addressing the mental and emotional needs of students. Promote a learner-centred approach in the classroom.

2.  Connections with Local Organizations:

·       Partnerships with Local Organizations: Establish partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, and cultural institutions to create internship opportunities, workshops, and joint projects.

·       Community Service Projects: Encourage students to participate in community service projects that address local issues. This fosters a sense of civic responsibility and provides real-world learning experiences.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I can participate in creating workshops for the annual eTwinning conference regarding the annual theme. I can also create posters and infographics for promoting the theme, as well as an online webinar. And of course, I can write eTwinning projects regarding the annual theme.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I would promote the annual theme by publishing the theme on the school's social networks, organizing webinars, creating eTwinning groups and eTwinning projects.

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Some of the activities that I might do in promoting and embedding the annual eTwinning theme as an ambassador are:

* integrate annual theme in project activities

*organise workshops or conference about annual theme

* work with teachers to incorporate the annual theme into different subjects and disciplines

* ensure that eTwinning activities related to annual theme are inclusive and accessible to all students

* involve the local community in projects related to the annual theme

* facilitate opportunities for students to reflect on how the annual theme impacts their lives and communities, as well as brainstorming actions they can take to address related challenges

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Well being is an important topic for both teachers and students especially after the pandemic which led us to our limits of sanity. We are planning Erasmus+ courses abroad for our teachers and have just been granted money to do so. Well being is one of our 5 major goals within the next 3 years. We are also planning students exchanges with France and Denmark. Students are supposed to keep a kind of journal during that week in which situations they felt fine and which situations were more difficult for them. We try to train self awareness and looking more closely at yourself in order to learn which situations strengthen my well being and which will weaken it.

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Melisa Husejnović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Melisa Husejnović, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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As ambassadors and eTwinners, we have the unique opportunity to seamlessly integrate the annual theme into our curriculum through the collaborative projects we undertake. By strategically aligning our projects with the designated theme, we not only enrich our students' learning experiences but also contribute to the broader educational discourse.

In our webinars, let's place a spotlight on the annual theme, delving into its significance and exploring practical examples of activities that fellow educators can readily incorporate into their classrooms. By sharing our insights and showcasing successful approaches, we aim to inspire a wider community of teachers to embrace and implement the annual theme in their teaching practices.

Active participation in events organized by eTwinning Central Support Services (CSS) offers a platform to collectively celebrate and amplify the annual theme. Let's collaborate in organizing and attending these events, extending invitations to fellow teachers to join us in this enriching experience. By actively engaging in CSS events, we contribute to the communal conversation around the annual theme and foster a sense of unity among educators.

Let's emphasize the annual theme as a focal point in our discussions, webinars, and collaborations. By consistently highlighting its importance, we not only underscore its relevance in the current educational landscape but also encourage a collective effort towards meaningful exploration and integration into our teaching practices. Together, let's make the annual theme a central and impactful element of our eTwinning journey.

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I try to incorporate the annual theme in my projects. Well being is very important . I think my students are very happy to participate in the project . Some of them have difficulties with mathematics or other schools subjects, but thanks to etwinning they are motivated because we learn differently and every student feels successful. This year, The first thing we learned was to ask and answer to the question “how are you” ( my students are in second grade…) .

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As an eTwinning ambassador, promoting and embedding the annual theme of wellbeing into activities can be achieved through various approaches. Here are some I will put into practise:

1. Curriculum Integration: Incorporate elements of wellbeing into the curriculum of eTwinning projects. For example, design activities that encourage students to explore topics such as mental health, physical fitness, healthy eating habits, mindfulness, and stress management.

2. Collaborative Projects: Encourage collaborative projects among schools focusing explicitly on wellbeing. Partner with schools from different countries to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from each other's practices related to promoting wellbeing among students and educators.

3. Awareness Campaigns: Organize awareness campaigns within the eTwinning community to highlight the importance of wellbeing. This could involve sharing resources, hosting webinars, or creating informational materials that educators can use to integrate wellbeing into their teaching practices.

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Promoting and integrating the 2024 annual theme "Well-being at School" into eTwinning activities, as an ambassador, is very important for creating stimulating and supportive learning environments for both students and teachers. Here are some ways that I believe will help achieve these goals:

- Projects can focus on themes such as mental health awareness, stress management, healthy lifestyle choices and building positive relationships.

- Provide resources and guidance on how to incorporate wellbeing activities, mindfulness practices and social-emotional learning into project objectives and activities.

- Present examples of projects that address well-being at school and highlight their impact on the well-being of students and teachers.

- Support the development of activities that promote students' socio-emotional skills, resilience and positive mental health.

- Provide guidance for creating inclusive classroom environments that prioritize well-being and promote a sense of belonging for all students.

- Facilitate peer learning and collaboration between educators to share best practices and innovative approaches to promoting wellbeing in school.

- Support collaborative activities and projects that promote empathy, kindness and positive social interactions between students, contributing to a culture of well-being in schools.

By focusing on these areas, I think that I can effectively promote and embed the annual theme of "Well-being at School" in eTwinning activities, creating supportive and nurturing learning environments that prioritize the well-being of all.

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The eTwinning Annual Theme 2024 is "Well-being at school".

As an eTwinning ambassador, I intend to explore this year's theme by:

including it in the eTwinning projects run at my school, fostering collaboration with partner schools and exchanging best practices, resources, and activities aimed at promoting well-being among students and staff;

promoting the theme next to the students who are involved in the eTwinning Junior Academy, engaging students in meaningful discussions and activities. By empowering students to become advocates for well-being within their school communities, we can create a culture that prioritizes the holistic development and flourishing of every individual.

It would also be interesting to challenge the eTwinners with competitions and events on the annual theme, providing eTwinners with opportunities to showcase their ideas and initiatives.

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As an eTwinning Ambassador, I'm passionate about empowering teachers to participate in enriching collaborative projects. Each year, I champion the official theme, not only by suggesting it as a topic, but also by actively embodying it through a personal project. This year, for instance, I'm deeply involved in a project "Fun Tasks 4 Skills" - in which I am the co-founder - that explores well-being within the school environment, perfectly aligning with the annual focus.

Some goals of the project are:

Promote positive change: Collaboratively identify and implement strategies to improve well-being within your school or wider community.

Develop social-emotional learning (SEL) skills: Equip students with tools and practices to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Foster collaboration and cultural exchange: Share perspectives and ideas with partner schools across Europe, celebrating diversity and building empathy.

Improve student engagement and motivation: Create a more positive and supportive learning environment to enhance academic performance and well-being.

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This year we are already involved in an Erasmus/etwinning project about technology and music and we are already planning to use AI and AR tools in order to experience music in a different/innovative way!

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I would focus on mental and emotional well-being in the school: reducing the "weight" of a rigorous curriculum, increasing the place of connection with the well-being of the community of children and teachers, and emphasizing a creative, learner-centered, competency-based approach. I would include more playful activities to unwind and release tension. For example, a wish board where teachers or children can anonymously write something nice on a note every day.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I would promote and embed the annual theme in eTwinning activities by encouraging educators to design projects aligned with the theme's objectives and facilitating workshops that provide practical insights. Additionally, I would emphasize cross-curricular integration, community engagement events, and recognition initiatives to enhance the impact of the annual theme within the eTwinning community.

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Firstly, it would a great opportunity to develop an eTwinning project that would be promoted via an article on the NSO.

Secondly, at events that are to be held, the project could be dissaminated.

LEading by example is alwasy the best choice to do when you want teachers to be engaged in activities such as educational projects.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I am passionate about promoting quality education and international collaboration. Every year I inform myself about the annual theme of eTwinning and attend training courses to learn how to develop successful projects.

In September-October 2023, I participated in an International eTwinning Seminar "Innovation and digitalization in education" in Bucharest. This seminar was an excellent opportunity to meet eTwinners from other countries and collaborate on the development of an eTwinning project.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, during teacher training I always point out the theme chosen by the European Commission as the priority topic of the year.

These are always interesting topics, as they refer to the values of Europe, and therefore aimed at making us reflect on the problems of our time.

Inclusion, Cultural Heritage, Sustainability up to Innovation and Wellbeing at School.

What else can we do? Participate in the spring campaign, suggesting to teachers the possibility of accessing the kits, materials and being part of the group created from time to time to inspire and support them.

Finally, we can suggest possible connections with the curriculum at different levels of education and show them some examples and good practices

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I would advise eTwinners to have in mind the annual theme when creating new projects. I would also highlight it in my presentations and discussions with eTwinning ambassadors, school management and other stake holders.

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I consider that Mental health in a strange world is very important.

1. as long as Mental is the main leader, we need to keep it healthy. This meand food, mood and action. Being positive is a strengh for teachers and students.

2. Exercising Mental health and Wellbeing is the key for being attractive to learning new things and gives us a good dispossition to start new things or goin on learning and improving knowledges in all domains of study .

3. In AI Era we need also to change some things like : outdoor classes , link witk nature, sport practice, organising work and develope entrepreniarol skills.

4. Keeping the balance about AI , technologies and wellbeing is very important but not easy. Awareness about this is the strengh that cand contribute to organising daily basis work and duties.

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The annual theme is something I try to incorporate in all of my classes and my projects by encouraging my students to take the lead, listening to them, to their concerns and offering some support and a different perspective (that of an adult). I believe innovation stems from willingness to step outside your comfort zone, grow and not be afraid to make mistakes. Education AND innovation revolve around emotions, being given a voice so you can make a change. I encourage my students to innovate, to come up with crazy ideas and sometimes this happens on the spot. But education without well-being does not work so this is what I would like to focus on.

Some of you know I love technology a lot but I believe human connection, growth should never take a backseat. We use AI, various tools, but the most important one is the human imagination, our capacity for innovation, for creativity, IF we are relaxed and focused and IF we have a hand to hold.

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I believe that the Annual Theme should be a challenge for each individual teacher, but at the same time be in line with the new generations of students.

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Inovation in education is for eTwinners a permanent approach. In which implemented eTwinning project we have a part of inovation. This year we stardted a project about AI as an totally innovative approach. Also the indisciplinarity of all running projects emphasize the innovative approach of our goals.

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I already used the annual theme in projects and activities, because annual themes fit me very well.

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The annual theme ”Innovation and education” could be a very good topic in my School Day in May 21st. I will organize an workshop with an expert and share with teachers collaborative tools we could use to involve students in the classroom activities.

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eTwinning Annual Theme 2024: Well-being at school

The 2024 Annual Theme aims to provide educators with the opportunity to explore and integrate a whole-school approach to well-being and mental health within pre-primary, primary, secondary education and IVET (initial vocational education and training).

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eTwinning Annual Theme 2024: Well-being at school

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eTwinning is pleased to present the Annual theme 2024, 'Well-being at school'.

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I promote the Annual theme by sending useful studies/reports from ESEP encouraging my colleagues to guide and apply the topic in their projects. 2023 theme was well chosen as all schools need to bring innovation in their field in order to motivate students and keep them active and come to school to learn new things with pleasure.

I also take part in different webinars organised by ESEP or NSO Romania to be able to bring new methods and resources in my school.It is very important to stick our activities to the annual theme.Working in collaboration with partners in eTwinning projects help us be more creative and innovative.eTwinning community in itself bring new ideas in our schools.

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I can integrate the annual theme in my projects, in my kindergarten mission.

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eTwinning Annual Theme 2024: Well-being at school

As an eTwinniner with experience, I am aware of the annual theme and I integrate the theme in the active projects, share it with other eTwinners, I participate in the conferences and webinars focused on the annual theme.

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As an eTwinning ambassador, I always seek to be informed about the annual theme, to first participate in training courses, to document myself and then at the beginning of each school year to fund or participate together with students and European partners in projects with this theme. In July 2023, I attended a course in Poland that promoted the theme of the year 2024 - Well-being at school. We were encouraged to form teams of teachers from different countries and create an eTwinning project to run in September, at the beginning of the new school year. It was a pleasant and constructive experience!

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The annual theme is very important in my eTwinning activities as an ambassador bcause well being is important for teachers, students, schools, parents. We will do activities together.

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Paradoxically, the epidemic has led to an increase in ICT skills among teachers. Those who were previously reluctant to work with computers for some reason have been, as it were, forced to master these skills. Hopefully to the benefit of the pupils. As an eTwinning ambassador, I encourage teachers to use these skills by their own example. Good eTwinning emissaries are pupils who ask other teachers to use ICT tools similar to those I use in their lessons. I encourage projects that involve a variety of subjects and require the use of modern tools.

As an ambassador, we can see what elements of modern technology and teaching methods can be applied to different subjects. Of course, introducing new ideas may require training for teachers. It is worth organising workshops where teachers learn how to use modern educational tools and how to integrate them into their lessons. Allow students to develop specific practical skills, such as programming, creating multimedia presentations or designing graphics. This will make them better prepared for the demands of the modern world.

The theme in 2024 is also wellbeing, which we have been focusing on in our school for the past few months. I have integrated it into our project "Eight doors of intelligence"

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My Quest in Egypt took 1st place in the Primary Class category in 2023

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The annual theme in 2024 is well-being which has been in focus in our school for a few months. So I think it can be integrated into different scenarios including my eTwinning project this year which is about genZ.

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The connection between Innovation and Education is strong and it´s necessary both built equally.

I encourage other teachers to try new methods.  I initiated the colleagues to participate in training about platform Canva where I shared knowledge about collaboration and on the use of AI in school practice. We shared the acquired knowledge.

We realise eTwinning project and show to the public or to participate in conferences. we realised competitions for the public.

Great idea is, if the annual theme is integrated into the curriculum of the projects you help to establish.

I realised eTwinning projects, which were closely related to the annual themes.

I realised webinars on wellbeing theme and shared best practise from our project.

As part of the project, we participated in various challenges and competitions related to given topics.

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This year the Annual Theme is a synthesis of that eTwinning means . I confess you that usually I don't think about the Annual Theme because eTwinning for me was and is a continuos discover about methodologies, about well - being at school, about working in team, about creativity, about motivation about enthusiasm and friendships and so on. But I understand that the Annual Theme is important to focus in particoular in few aspects of the benefic of eTwinning . I appreciated a lot the title that the organization chosed for this year.

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As an eTwinning ambassador I participated in a very interesting seminar this year in July in Poland where the annual theme was discussed. I came into contact with many eTwinners and laid the foundations of some special projects on this topic. Within these projects, I integrated colleagues from my school and beyond, whom I advised in the implementation of the activities.

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Since I am already doing this course at the end of 2023, I will now write how we as a school contributed to the annual theme. I initiated the school director and colleagues to participate in training on the use of AI in school practice. Then we had a methodical association at school, where we shared the acquired knowledge. The members of the School Council were also informed about the effort to use AI in education, and they accepted it with enthusiasm and support.

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As an Ambassador,I try to share and deliver the news about etwinning to the eTwinners. I announce them the annual theme and tell them to make their projects connected with it. I organise workshops not only face to face bur also online. I helpthem with writing the projects and exploring the Twinspace.