This presentation analysis how to best use the partner finding founding forum in eTwinning

1. Using the Partner Finding Forum
Anne Gilleran – pedagogical manager
eTwinning Central Support Service
eTwinning Plus – Kiev April 2013

2. Log in to the Partner Finding Forum
Find 3 messages
– 1. for pupils aged 4 – 11
– 2. for pupils aged 12 – 15
– 3. for pupils aged 16 - 19

3. Analyse the project messages you have chosen
Is the project idea managable?
What is the language proposed?
What subjects could be integrated into
this project?
What language do the teachers speak?
What tools are mentioned?
What is the next step proposed?

4. Matchmaking: a proactive approach
Suggested steps
1. Know your teachers’ preferences

5. Questions to ask before starting…..
What kind of partner school should it be?
· What age should the pupils in the partner class
have?
· Project language?
· Subjects the project should be related to
· Concrete ideas and suggestions for the project
· Tools I’d like to use
· What is of special importance for an eTwinning
partnership?

6. Matchmaking: Suggested steps cont.
1. Analyse the messages in the forum
2. Try to see which message might suit
certain teachers
3. Contact the teachers and suggest they
answer this message
4. Follow up after a week to see what the
progress is

7. Putting messages in the forum
What are the ingredients of a successful
message?
– Clear ideas
– Clear details
• Age of pupils
• Language
• Subjects
– Friendly tone

8. Working with NSS
During work group meetings discuss
ways in which the matchmaking process
can be facilitated.