March 2014

The eTwinning eBook, now available in 24 languages

Have you already browsed the ambassadors who can support you in your own country and region during your eTwinning journey? Are you able to put a face to some of the National and the Central Support Services? Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced eTwinner, they are all there to help you, and you can easily find and meet them now thanks to the new eTwinning eBook.

All these tools and materials are now available in your own language because eTwinning has just launched its multimedia publication translated in 23 different languages. Please, choose here the one in which you prefer to read. Enjoy the experience and don’t miss the Ambassador Toolkit, a collection of useful resources that will help you to promote eTwinning in your school, town and region.

eTwinning Prizes 2014 event: Time for recognition!

The winners of this year's eTwinning Prizes competition have been already announced and it is time now for the deserved recognition! The winners and runners up, selected by a European jury from over 130 submissions, will be rewarded during the eTwinning Prize event that will take place in Brussels from 7 to 10 April. The event will include the awards ceremony, many workshops and some other surprises. You will be able to follow along the awards ceremony with a live streaming video. More details coming soon!

Please, find here the list of winners and runners up of the three age categories and five special categories: Spanish language, French language and English as a second language Prizes, Marie Skłodowska Curie Prize and Mevlana Prize for Intercultural Understanding. Congratulations to all!

What’s going on in schools?

Project of the Month
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Booklet with games

Children are spending their free time in front of their computer instead of playing and interacting with others. We are going to create a booklet with games that can be played indoor and outdoor, using drawings, photos and English skills, to share ideas for leisure, and to promote sport practicing.


Quality Label of the Month
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GREENergy for kids

More than ever, we are aware and concerned about global warming, pollution and the negative impact of using fossil fuels. Fortunately, science has come up with eco-friendly solutions that could improve the quality of our life and the general state of the environment. Our project combines Sciences and Mathematics in hands-on experiments, in order to teach pupils the basics of alternative sources of energy and the way they will influence our future.

From the eTwinning Portal

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Advanced eTwinning Ambassadors online learning event reaches 24 countries

For the final quarter of 2013 an advanced eTwinning online learning event ran with great results. 55 Ambassadors from 24 countries successfully completed the level 2 course which was made up of 3 distinct topics from experts in their respective field.


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eTwinning Prizes 2014: Shortlist unveiled!

The shortlist for the eTwinning Prizes 2014 competition is now available. Please, find below the complete list of selected projects.