Our eTwinning National Support Organisation has just awarded international projects with Quality Labels. I'm happy and proud to say that the projects I started and collaborated on with my pupils have received the Labels:
- Thankful tunes: A thanksgiving celebration
The project creatively and engagingly explored the cultural significance of Thanksgiving, connecting students of various ages through joint activities that involved linguistic, musical, and artistic expression, as well as digital skills. Students expanded their knowledge and achieved important outcomes in foreign language education. At the same time, key competencies were developed and knowledge from different fields was integrated.
Teachers collaborated in a positive and encouraging atmosphere, exchanged experiences with colleagues, and improved their own teaching practices. Students were active participants in the activities; interaction took place through online meetings, forum discussions, and the use of collaborative pedagogical approaches such as co-writing. The final products reflect their engagement, cooperation, and acquired knowledge.
Participation in the project contributed to the quality of the teaching process and strengthened the school’s openness to innovative approaches.
- Cultural Bridges Across Europe
The aim of the project was to learn basic language phrases in various languages, fostering understanding and appreciation of different European cultures. A detailed activity plan and teacher task distribution are available on TwinSpace. Student activities were diverse and aligned with the project’s goals (learning greetings in multiple languages, creating a digital cookbook, recording positive words in their native language, sharing e-safety tips, making New Year’s cards, etc.). Although the final products are separate, they stem from the same activity and demonstrate cohesion, unified through the use of ICT tools.
The collaborative storytelling activity involved task-sharing between students from Serbia and Turkey. TwinSpace is used systematically, and its organisation allows for clear project tracking.
Project evaluations were conducted for teachers, students, and parents at both the beginning and end of the project. An analysis and review of the evaluation results were carried out.
This international eTwinning project, focused on inclusion, creativity, and cultural exchange, was carried out with primary school students from the USA, Taiwan, Spain, Lithuania, and Serbia. At the outset, it’s worth highlighting that the project combined various interactive and creative activities that enabled students to explore cultural diversity, communication, and problem-solving. These included designing logos and infographics, creating a joint Canva presentation on online dos and don’ts, coding holiday messages and games, preparing traditional dishes through recipe exchanges, making holiday cards, offering internet safety tips, and co-writing a holiday-themed story.
Through collaborative learning and hands-on tasks, students improved their language skills, digital literacy, creativity, global awareness, and communication. Intercultural friendships were also encouraged, with special praise for involving parents in the activity related to preparing traditional meals. The activities were designed to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring that all students could actively participate and benefit—an especially important aspect.
Special recognition is given for integrating the eTwinning platform into regular lessons and for the diverse use of cutting-edge ICT tools. In line with educational goals and the students’ age group, the teacher successfully incorporated artificial intelligence into tasks related to the project theme. Digital tools such as Canva, Genially, StoryJumper, and AI-based platforms were used to support learning, making the experience interactive and engaging.
- Sustainable Future: Our Actions, Our Impact
The project stands out for its excellent structure and the dedication of the teacher who submitted the application. The project follows a clear timeline and features well-organised activities, with tasks evenly distributed among partners—demonstrating a high level of coordination.
The teacher actively participated in all phases of the project, guiding students through diverse and meaningful activities that fostered the development of digital, communication, civic, and intercultural competencies. Students collaborated in an international context through forums, video conferences, and collaborative tools, resulting in numerous joint products such as digital books, quizzes, posters, calendars, and infographics.
Evaluation was conducted before and after the project for both teachers and students, accompanied by a detailed analysis of the results, reflecting pedagogical maturity and a reflective approach. Attention was also given to internet safety and data protection, while dissemination was carried out through various channels—including school websites, social media, professional gatherings, and the Scientix community.
