1. Laura Sanfilippo eTwinning Pedagicol Advisor of Sicily, IRRE Researcher eTwinning: the European Dimension of Education

4. I have chosen these words to start with, because they capture the spirit of what I would like to propose. In the Italian School System, and, in particular in the Sicilian one, there are already a lot of good didactic activities: thanks to the possibilities offered by eTwinning , European students can have a great opportunity to grow together through the technological innovation. Through this type of contact the minds of students are enriched by exchange of ideas.

5. eTwinning represents a marvellous instrument which can be used by all those involved in the whole teaching-learning process wishing to modernise their didactic techniques, embracing different ideas, discussing their scholastic and professional experiences, defining what it means to live together democratically in an European dimension, a dimension made up of respect, of willingness to exchange ideas and continuous enrichment.

7. What’s eTwinning?

8. What’s eTwinning? eTwinning is a framework for schools to collaborate on the Internet with partner schools in other European countries. It promotes school collaboration in Europe through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by providing support, tools and services to make it easy for schools to form short or long term partnerships in any subject area

9. What’s eTwinning? eTwinning helps update students’, teachers' and trainers' professional skills in the pedagogical and collaborative use of Information and communication technologies. European students and teachers should have the opportunity to participate in an educational project with their partners of other European countries. I think that working with a school in another country is a great way of motivating our students and can enhance our own professional development.

15. EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP EDINBURGH 25th Febraury 2006

16. Laura Sanfilippo Palermo 26 maggio 2006

22. How NMLs manage Knowledge outside and inside schools? Laura Sanfilippo Palermo 26 maggio 2006 Illustration By Randy Mays For The Washington Post

24. Second Life Laura Sanfilippo Palermo may 7th 2007

28. The use of Information and Communications Technology is very important in school life. However, the computer lab must be organised carefully in order to protect the students from the web dangers In my opinion, the most important thing is that the students’ families are happy to know that their kids are protected while they are at school and that they are guided by a competent staff. It’s important for them to know that the time their children spend at school is useful for their intellectual growth and personal development.

29. Teachers must be constantly up to date and trained in order to follow the rapid evolutions in this field. Teachers have to evaluate websites and Internet resources according to the following five basic criteria : Accuracy, Authority, Objectivity, Currency and Coverage.

30. What’s the Twinspace? ? ! The twinspace is a collaborative workspace on the web developed specifically for etwinning activities

34. … in Sicily

36. … in Sicily Sicily has been touched in its history, art, and cuisine by other cultures, and so it can serve as a natural bridge over the Mediterranean in order to encourage dialogue among contries from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Due to the position of our region and its historical and cultural background, Sicily is in an ideal position to serve as a bridge between cultures. Not only can it mediate between these cultures, but it can also find in its own culture the various elements which have enriched and developed it and which can lead to reciprocal understanding, respect and greater tolerance.

37. … in Sicily Our aims is: Knowing and comparing different ideas Widening experiences and knowledge Creating opportunities for dialogue and reciprocal growth Giving importance to historical, linguistic, artistic and culinary influences which are common to the various countries Eliminating barriers Deconstructing stereotypes Getting to know other cultures Living as citizens of the world

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