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International collaboration through eTwinning – an online community for schools

John Dabell reports on a sophisticated digital platform with social networking features that supports a vibrant community of teachers to collaborate on projects and develop their CPD. By networking, joining forces with others, and connecting the dots, become part of something special, with a unique camaraderie and creativity

Educators are now global agents of change and thanks to the internet we can learn from and support our peers, share ideas, and exchange resources easily. One brilliant way to connect with colleagues in other countries is to join the eTwinning learning community, which is managed by the British Council in the UK. It’s an exciting platform for European teachers to interconnect, pool resources and develop projects together. Nearly half a million teachers and 4 in 10 schools in Europe have already participated.

eTwinning allows you to access diverse ideas, approaches and perspectives. This is the largest community of teachers in Europe so there is a lot of brainpower on tap. It encourages you to ask more critical questions of each other, share teaching treasures and move forward together. eTwinning also offers a safe, online environment for cross-border education projects, and provides schools with highly accessible tools to enhance digital learning and support intercultural and international partnerships.

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