eTwinning tools and Comenius
Ways and benefits of transferring tools
Irina Vasilescu School no. 195 Bucharest, Romania 1
CONTENTS
Roles & benefits of eTwinning tools in Comenius partnerships and vice versa
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Suggestions for using eTwinning tools in a Comenius partnership
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Diversifying projects using external tools
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I.1 eTwinning tools in Comenius projects
2. Partner finding 3. Communication, mutual understanding 4. Planning and organizing the project 5. Training in collaborative work 6. Disseminating the work, keeping track of it
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1. Providing inspiration
7. Follow‐up for a Comenius course 3
I.2 Comenius tools in eTwinning projects
External partners involved
Benefits for the project
Local community support
More diversity
More visibility
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F2f activities
Direct contact
Blending LLP actions 4
II.1 Suggestions for using eTwinning tools in a Comenius partnership The portal can provide:
Information: events, useful links, news on competitions, data on professional development opportunities
2 Inspiration: kits, modules, gallery, showcase of projects sorted by subjects, the eTwinning Teachers’ Blog.
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II.2 Suggestions for using eTwinning tools in a Comenius partnership
The The Desktop Desktop can can be be used used for: for:
Getting to know others and making yourself known
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Communication
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Partner finding forum, including a Search tool
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Learning Resources = inspiration + dissemination 6
II.3 Suggestions for using eTwinning tools in a Comenius partnership
The The Twinblog Twinblog = = the the Project Project Diary Diary
Discussions and suggestions (from the NSS, partners, other teachers)
Sharing teaching resources and mutual training in the project team
Project planning
Dissemination, activity portfolio
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Tracking the stages of the project work
Roles of the Project Diary
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II.3 Suggestions for using eTwinning tools in a Comenius partnership
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Work stages in the Project Diary Work stages in the Project Diary
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II.4 Suggestions for using eTwinning tools in a Comenius partnership
Organizing and structuring the materials: chronologically, grouped by partners or by final products
Dissemination, by inviting other teachers as visitors.
Roles of the TwinSpace
Publishing: the partners can choose what to publish and it’s safe
Communication among pupils, for example making a visit schedule together
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Planning the work: the calendar, the forums, the staff‐room, the chat, the blog.
Evaluation: using questionnaires or the forums 9
III.1 Diversifying projects using external tools
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III.1.1 Diversifying projects using external tools
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“The human mind is “The human mind is
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III.1.2 Diversifying projects using external tools “The human mind is like a parachute: it only functions when it’s open” “The human mind is like a parachute: it only functions when it’s open” eTwinning tools and Comenius
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Thank you!
...and don’t forget the parachute!
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