presentation for the eTwinning Conference "Leading 21st century education", Genova 2011

1. eTwinning Teams: the X Factor “ Remember: upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.” Alexander the Great Laura Maffei, Genova 2011

2. Steps of the EU's strategy strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ("ET 2020") adopted by the Council in May 2009 Education and Training 2010 work programme (launched in 2001)

7. eTwinning can build bridges between countries ( and teachers ) A teachers’ network teaching us how to become a team “ If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself”

8. All that we need: Patience Trust Committment shared goals communication Time A reliable partner!

12. Our common challenge is to coordinate European and National policies Common policies for Education and Training? High quality pre-primary, primary, secondary, higher and vocational education and training are the fundament for Europe's success. A crash between these two levels would mean a common failure. Quality in Education demands joint efforts and countries can grow together by sharing experiences.