by Marc Durando, European Schoolnet

1. The Importance of eTwinning for Ministries of Education Marc Durando Executive Director

3. Three strands of activity EUN Activities Knowledge building and Exchange on ICT policy and practice School networking and services Interoperability and content exchange

4. Coordinating body at European level Spring Day Pedagogical Advisers LRE Interconnection of repositories of digital resources of 13 Ministries Xplora Science teachers European Insafe node eSafety Insight observatory CSS eTwinning EUN as coordinating body at European level CSS eTwinning Spring Day Pedagogical Advisers European Insafe node eSafety Insight observatory Xplora Science teachers CSS eTwinning Spring Day Pedagogical Advisers European Insafe node eSafety Insight observatory Xplora Science teachers

5. Promote the use of evidence (usages) Practices in schools Encourage and enable eTwinning Particular attention to Maths, Sciences and Technology Sharing and reuse Of digital resources EUN Resolution Ministries of Education December 2007 EUN Resolution

6. Role of Ministries in promoting and benefiting from eTwinning Role of Ministries Recognition in the formal systems for teachers and pupils Integrating eTwinning in the initial training of teachers (curriculum) Training teachers on eTwinning Inservice training Professional development eTwinning and the 8 key competencies 3 Cs – Communication -Mother tongue -Foreign language -Cultural awareness Digital competence Learning to learn MST Entrepreneurship Social & Civic competence

8. eMature school eMature teacher eMature learner eMature education system no single agency has all the answers about ICT in education. Partnerships are needed between government agencies, Ministries, schools, the private sector and other relevant bodies. the education system needs to ensure that there are appropriate infrastructure, resources, training and networking opportunities available for schools and teachers. address the learner at his/her stage of development, and facilitate personalised approaches. Integrate informally-acquired skills; enable eParticipation to diminish the discrepancy between high and low eMaturity schools. Offers eLearning for all type of learners (special needs, talented, students from socio economic deprived regions); reflects the needs of society as and encourages active citizenship; Infrastructure Multi stakeholder Core values Learner centred Inclusive egalitarian Responsive Societal needs Flexibility Access and location

9. eMature school leadership Curriculum planning Quality assurance Administrative use Pedagogical use Infrastructure and resources eMature teacher eMature learner Use ICT to enhance teaching Competence and econfidence Developing Pupils’ICT capabilities Enhancement of learning Development of ICT skills eTwinning

11. Current assets and challenges for eTwinning Multilingual Simple Reliable and secure eTwinning eTwinning Project centred Practice oriented Supported by adapted tools Community building Open to school cooperation Synergies Worldwide recognition

14. All NSS Schools Winners Teachers pupils Local organiser Hotel CSS team Commission – Executive Agency Romanian authorities MoE and their representatives Our Key note speakers Chair and rapporteurs Local organisers THANKS THANKS