The eTwinning webinar ‘Making

the most of Project Kits’ will begin at

16:30

While you wait you can check that you’ll be able

to hear us by clicking ‘Tools’ – ‘Audio’ –

‘Audio Set-Up Wizard’

While you wait you can check that you’ll be able

to hear us by clicking ‘Tools’ – ‘Audio’ –

‘Audio Set-Up Wizard’

eTwinning Inspiration

Making the most of the Project Kits

Nice to meet you

An Introduction to the eTwinning team

Owain Wright

British Council Wales, Cardiff.Regional Officer: Wales, South West and the West MidlandsGig-goer, rugby lover, husband to be

Nice to meet you

An Introduction to the eTwinning team

Michael O’Donnabhain

British Council: Moscow, Belfast, London

Blogger, Traveller, Hill-walker

Blackboard Collaborate

The Basics

Use the Chat facility

Vote

Use the multiple choice

Use the non-verbal communication tools

Raise your hand

Speak

Task 1

Use the Chat function to introduce yourself, eg.

Hi, my name is . . . I live in . . . and I like . . .

Task 2

Use the voting buttons to say whether or not you have had training on a

webinar before?

Hi! This is Amanda from the Sydney office

Task 3

Respond to the poll on the next slide using the ABCD

voting buttons

What do you think of . . . ?

How long have you been eTwinning?

A. Less than one month

B. Less than one year

C. More than one year

D. I don’t know

Task 4

If you’re happy and you know if, click the smiley

button!

Coz you’re happy and you know it!

Task 5

Put your hand up if you like chocolate

Hmmm . . . lovely chocolate!

Task 6

Put your hand up then, when asked,

pick up the mic and say hello

Hello everyone, greetings from . . . !

In this Webinar we will learn

how to

Browse through eTwinning projects on the Public Portal

Use the Inspiration section of the eTwinning portal including:

Project Kits

Modules

Galleries

Teachers’ Blog

Which phase of Education do you work in?

A. Primary B. Secondary

C. SEN D. Other

Do you have a partner school already?

A. Yes B. No

C. I used to, but not now D. Maybe

What is your main motivation for finding a partner school?

A. Language link B. Head told me to

C. To do an exchange D. Other

Do you know what you would like to do a project about?

A. Already have a project

B. Have no idea just yet

C. Have some ideas, but not sure

D. Have a very specific idea in mind

Re-cap

• Are project kits for both Primary and Secondary?

• If a Project Kit has 5 stars, does this mean that it's a good one?

• Can I also rate the kit?• Are Project Kits for a fixed period of time?• Will the Follow-up section tell me anything

about the Objectives of the Project Kit?

Any Questions?

Would you find it useful to see someone else’s project?

A. Definitely very useful B. Maybe

C. Might be useful D. Not sure

Which subject area do you teach?

A. Primary subjects B. Languages

C. ICT D. Maths/Science

E. Other

Is it a good idea to involve pupils in planning the project

A. Mine are too little to do the planning

B. It’s a great idea!

C. Not sure how it would work

D. Maybe, but would need to try it

Have you heard of Eco Schools?

• Yes• No

Are you a blogger?

A. No way, wouldn’t know where to start

B. I’ve done a bit in my time

C. I blog frequently

D. I prefer microblogging!

Any Questions?

Re-cap

1. Can students be involved in planning the project?

2. What can I use the modules for?

3. Is the Teachers’ blog available in English?

4. Where can I find example projects?

Are you ready to find a partner and start an eTwinning project?

A. Yeah, why not? I’m ready

B. Not just yet, need some more time

Has this session been helpful?

A. Very helpful B. Helpful

C. A little bit helpful D. Not sure

Link to Feedback Evaluation form

http://etwinning.wufoo.com/forms/etwinning-webinar-participant-feedback/