Why should you apply for this label?

1. The National Quality Label is a concrete recognition to teachers of high level of eTwinning activities. It also shows that the teacher has a commitment to quality and the ability to work collaboratively.
2. This certificate will automatically give you the opportunity in taking part in the Annual eTwinning National Awards competition where the best collaborative projects will be awarded.
3. Having this label will entitle you to be invited for the eTwinning National Awards ceremony for the presentation of a printed version of this certificate.
4. If both you and your project partner are granted the National Quality Label, then you will also be granted the European Quality Label which entitles you to participate in the European Awards.

What are the criteria to be granted this label?

1. Pedagogical Innovation and Creativity: Show how your project displays an innovative approach to teaching and learning and the creative ways you used to carry out the activities related to the project and to create the final product.
2. Curricular Integration: Show how the project is integrated into the curriculum and which of its aspects it tackles.
3. Collaboration between partner schools: Show how the project was planned between the partner teachers and the role of each partner. Show what kind of collaboration there was between the pupils taking part of the project.
4. Creative use of ICT: State which tools and devices were used in the project and how they were significant for the accomplishment of the project results.
5. Sustainability and Transferability: Show how the project could be expanded upon and how it could be used as a template for others to reproduce a similar project.
6. Results and Benefits: Show what the outcomes of the project were and what the benefits were for the participants and their schools.
   How can you apply for this label?

In the section My Projects on your eTwinning profile, you will find a link “Apply for Quality Label” in the middle column of your project. Click on the link and fill in the details requested. Once you submit the form, a copy will be sent to the Malta National Support Service for evaluation. You will be notified once you are granted this label or contacted if any of the criteria mentioned above have not been met.

If you are interested in joinin them, go to your eTwinning profile and in the Partner Finding section look up Milena Dencheva Ivanova and send her an email or contact the Maltese National Support Service on etwinning@schoolnet.gov.mt to have her direct email address.

If you are not an eTwinner, you can always register to get your profile at www.etwinning.net.

For further assistance don’t hesitate to contact the Malta eTwinning National Support Service on etwinning@schoolnet.gov.mt or on 25982150 / 79002150.

The main objective of the project is to provide an opportunity for primary teachers and their pupils to establish a multilateral partnership and to develop a joint creative project.

These two eTwinners are seeking a partner from a Maltese Primary school to join them in this activity. If you are interested you can contact Jeannette Cardona, eTwinning Coordinator on jeannette.cardona@gov.mt for a more detailed document of this project sent by one of the partners. You can also call on 25982150 / 79002150.

Enjoy!

If you are interested to contact Mr. Peter Brandon, you can look him up in the Partner Finding Section on your profile. For further information you can also contact the eTwinning National Support Service on etwinning@schoolnet.gov.mt or on 25982150/79002150.

Hi! My name is Nevenka and I’m a librarian in a primary school. I have a group of children who visit the library and want to do something about the books. I came to the idea of making a book or a calender with national book heroes. Each country partecipating should make a presentation of its heroe. Is there someone interested?

If you are interested look up Ms. Nevenka Mlinar in the Partner Finding section of your profile. For further information don’t hesitate to contact the eTwinning National Support Service on etwinning@schoolnet.gov.mt or 25982150/79002150.

The idea of a Learning Event is that it is a short intense course that offers you an introduction to a topic, stimulates your ideas, helps develop your skills and does not require a long-term commitment in terms of your time.  It is also designed to be an enjoyable learning experience.

Each learning event lasts 4-5 days of active work and discussion, followed by 4-5 days of reflection and personal work.  The materials are online and you may access them during your own time.

How to participate? The application for each event is open to all registered eTwinning teachers, approximately one week before the event begins. The link is on your Desktop, so just log in to fill in the online form. If you are not yet registered do so now then follow the link on your Desktop.

All events take place in the eTwinning Learning Lab.

Spring 2010 Timetable

• 17 - 28 March: Building a successful project - presenter: Cees Brederveld, Euroepean eTwinning Teachers Team (Working language: ENGLISH)

This event is suitable for teachers who wish to explore a step-by-step approach to building a successful eTwinning project. Following the “KISS” principle you will be guided through the essential points for successful project work. Suitable for post-primary teachers of all disciplines. The number of participants is limited to 100.

• 22 March - 2 April: eTwinning approaches for Primary Schools - presenter: Miriam Schembri, European eTwinning Teachers Team (Working language: ENGLISH)

This learning event is aimed at primary teachers and will explore specific approaches for carrying out project work with younger pupils. In this interactive event the participants will be encouraged to team up with other primary teachers to work and plan together.   Project ideas and approaches will be discussed, touching on the specific measures that have to be taken when working with younger pupils. The number of participants is limited to 100.

• 19 – 22 April: Tools for eTwinning - presenter: Ioanna Kominou, European eTwinning Teachers Team(Working language: ENGLISH)

In this learning event, participants will learn more about the tools that can be used for the development of an eTwinning project.  Communication technology can help in the research and development of educational material, promote interaction among partner schools and make the results of a project prominent. The discovery of new tools can make projects more amusing for pupils as well as for teachers. This event is suitable for teachers of all disciplines and school levels. The number of participants is limited to 100.

• 12 - 24 April: Exploiting Web 2.0; eTwinning and Collaboration - presenter: Tiina Sarisalmi, European eTwinning Teachers Team (Working language: ENGLISH)

What exactly is collaboration? How does it contribute to a fuller pedagogical experience for teachers and pupils? What tools promote collaboration in project work? When is it appropriate to use collaborative learning techniques? These questions and more are explored in this interactive learning event which is suitable for teachers of all disciplines and school levels. The number of participants is limited to 100.

• (exact dates TBC) May: Mind Mapping - presenter: Pierre Auboiron, eTwinning Central Support Service (Working language: FRENCH)

Do you use mind maps? Join this event to learn how they may be used in your work to assist in the formulation of ideas in a fast and effective way.

For more information about eTwinning Learning Events, do not hesitate to contact the eTwinning National Support Service on 25982150, 79002150 or by e-mail on etwinning@schoolnet.gov.mt.