ERASMUS+ PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ETWINNING 2.0: HOW TO INTERNATIONALIZE THE SCHOOL

COURSE INFORMATION

This structured course is designed to bring Europe into your school and classroom. You will be offered a comprehensive introduction into international school project possibilities within the Erasmus+ framework, supplemented by a practical instruction into the innovative features of online partnership projects with eTwinning and blended learning possibilities. With a focus on partner finding for international projects and practical project work, participants will dive right into project management and collaborative initiatives and hopefully return home with a pocket full of project plans and international partners.

You will learn everything about the funding available at Erasmus + Projects, acquiring concrete skills related to the design of a successful project, the key words to write the form and manage the project once approved. It’s compulsory to know as much as you can about topics of the proposal and criteria assessment to get the grant. A practical simulation is carried out for each topic in focus during the European Project Design.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in practical workshops and collaborative activities tailored to deepen their knowledge on Erasmus+ initiatives. From understanding the new European School Development Platform (ESEP) and the possibilities of Erasmus+ funding as well as writing a successful Erasmus+ accreditation to structured drafting of international projects, setting up project twinspaces on eTwinning and quality assessment, each session is designed to empower educators with practical skills and strategies for project success.

The importance of eTwinning in international projects has been increasing intensely within the last few years. The European National Agencies grant more points to your Erasmus KA1 application when you are planning to use eTwinning within the project or even better - starting from an already existing project. However, the eTwinning platform is manifold and not always self-explanatory.

METHODOLOGY

The course employs a blend of practical workshops, discussions, presentations, and experiential learning activities. Participants will actively engage in learning-by-doing on the eTwinning platform. Short lectures ensure comprehension, while networking and collaborative activities facilitate the exchange of best practices and professional cooperation and development.

The expected training activity has been structured so that the participants can transfer know-how and develop needed skills to create and manage a proposal with real success. The methodology will have daily motivation activities, brainstorming, working in pairs or groups, simulations and networking not only in the classroom but also in the optional cultural activity.

Our experienced trainers will support and stimulate the networking and cooperation among participants. We organize workshops, networking and cultural activities in order to give participants the opportunity to exchange best-practices and establish professional cooperation and links. These activities will take part not only participants of the course but also other participants from different courses attended by the company.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Acquire knowledge of accreditation criteria and strategies for successful accreditation of Erasmus+ projects.
Get to know everything about the funding possibilities of Erasmus+ for students and school staff, e.g. long- and short term mobilities, group mobilities, jobshadowing, expert visits etc.
Develop proficiency in navigating and utilizing the European School Education Platform (ESEP) and eTwinning platform for documentation, collaboration, and communication within Erasmus+ projects.
Find partner schools and establish collaborative relationships for Erasmus+ projects, eTwinning projects and Blended Learning projects
Learn and exchange tipps and tricks on how to manage an Erasmus+ and eTwinning project successfully
The official side: everything you need to know about documentation of projects - how to use the Beneficiary Module, what to write into your Learning Agreement, the Final Report and the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform
Explore diverse web 2.0 tools, best practice examples and assessment strategies for enhanced project outcomes
Cultivate networking skills and establish professional connections with educators from diverse backgrounds, fostering potential partnerships for future projects.
To share experiences of international collaboration and projects from different organizations in order to be more effective in your proposal.

DAILY PROGRAMME

DAY 1 – SUNDAY. WELCOMING.

- Meeting and greeting with the manager of the company, trainers and locals.
- Individual orientation and information about the venue and the country.
- Round up presentation and networking between all participants.
- Guided visit and cultural inputs to discover the city.

DAY 2 – MONDAY.

School presentations
Accreditation & more - The possibilities of Erasmus+
The European School Education Platform (ESEP), EU Login and eTwinning Registration

DAY 3 – TUESDAY.

Tips & Tricks: How to write a successful accreditation application
Criteria of a good project partner
Finding project partners

DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY.

Criteria of a good project (Erasmus+ and eTwinning)
Erasmus+ and eTwinning: Best practice & digital gallery walk
eTwinning: The Twinspace Basics
Guided Project Planning I: your own international project

DAY 5 – TUESDAY.

Managing a project: budgeting and finances, Beneficiary module, Learning Agreements
Web 2.0 useful tools for collaborative project work
Guided Project Planning II: setting up your own twinspace

DAY 6 – FRIDAY.

Assessment and dissemination of projects
Long- and short term student mobilities with Erasmus+
Guided Project Planning III: your own international project
Certification Ceremony

DAY 7 – SATURDAY. CONCLUSION.

- Free cultural activity visiting the best Museum in the city, to increase networking between participants and deepen the local culture.

- Course evaluation.

- Releasing official course certifications.

- Participants departure.

DATES:

The course will attend editions during academic course 2024 and 2025 in the following dates:

2024:

ICELAND – REYKJAVÍK:

- From Sunday 25th August to Saturday 31st. CONFIRMED!

- From Sunday 6th October to Saturday 12th.

- From Sunday 13th October to Saturday 19th.

- From Sunday 20th October to Saturday 26th.

2025:

ICELAND – REYKJAVÍK:

From Sunday 23rd February to Saturday 1st March.
From Sunday 2nd March to Saturday 8th.
From Sunday 13th April to Saturday 19th.
From Sunday 27th April to Saturday 3rd May.
From Sunday 13th July to Saturday 19th.
From Sunday 20th July to Saturday 26th.
From Sunday 17th August to Saturday 23rd.
From Sunday 12th October to Saturday 18th.

COST AND ERASMUS + FUNDING

The cost of the seven day course is 560€ and includes course fees, free cultural activities in the city during the week and certification of attendance. Organizational costs can be charged if registration comes from an intermediate company. The company offers an Optional cultural package to deepen the relationship between all participants.

The training course is tailored to be fully funded by Erasmus + to teachers, trainers, headmasters and any other staff of education organizations. Furthermore trainers can help in Key Action 1 Application to ensure that participants can get the grant and could be eligible to receive an Erasmus + grant that covers all the costs of the course.