in a traditional way, but also combine it with English, thanks to the use of the CLIL method. They are not afraid of research projects, as part of which pupils and pre-schoolers gain knowledge in the process of experimenting, formulating hypotheses and verifying them. Over the past few years, teachers have been increasingly aware of the significance of copyright. They not only monitor students’ works from this angle, but also include media literacy in their projects. Thanks to these efforts, digital natives implementing eTwinning projects are slowly being transformed into digital citizens. Last but not least, evaluation has been appreciated as an integral element of project work. Only few other initiatives implemented at schools can equal with projects implemented as part of eTwinning programme in terms of their contribution to the shaping of key competences – at any stage of education. The projects dovetail with the latest trends in education and set the direction for changes at Polish schools If I could award a Grand Prix, it would go to: LYPS, 2014; a project implemented by Szkoła Podstawowa nr 4 in Zambrów. This is a good practice in terms of activation of pupils and fulfilling their potential. The value of this project stems from the fact that it is a coherent set of well-thought-out and carefully developed multi-stage activities that are challenging to pupils. Thanks to clear instructions and using diversified Web 2.0 tools, pupils can achieve ambitious goals while performing tasks that are attractive for them. The project stands out from others thanks to the method of work organisation (international teams of pupils work under the supervision of a teacher from one of partner countries) and embedded mechanisms for sharing responsibility for the result of work (one partner assumes responsibility for one task and is replaced by another one during the implementation of the next task). Respect for copyright and specific actions taken in order to develop this competence in pupils are especially praiseworthy there. Last, but not least, it includes excellent description and evaluation. ■
What eTwinners say: The participation in a seminar in Latvia made me willing to start cooperation with other schools. A few other teachers liked my project entitled Tastes, shapes and aromas of autumn. The project got approval and we could start cooperation. We were all new to eTwinning. We were not familiar with TwinSpace and we could not communicate online. The project did not work out, but I did not give up. I have undergone training and now I know how to use TwinSpace. I have joined a Polish project, during which I felt a surge of energy, willingness to act and collaborate. Once again, I have been convinced that it is worth to work with others and that we can do more in a group… Joanna Duroł, Gminny Zespół Szkolno-Przedszkolny, Czarny Bór
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