Insights

A European Commission expert group has provided new recommendations for policymakers, school leaders, teachers and educators.

Pupils who feel safe at school show a better academic performance as well as a greater sense of personal wellbeing.

Get ready for the upcoming online conference for eTwinning Schools, ‘Students in eTwinning Schools are agents of change’. Taking place from 29 to 31 May, the event’s first day will be streamed and open to all.

To prepare for the future, we must explore how digital education can ensure that young people feel empowered, safe and motivated about the opportunities our digital societies present, and what the implications are for their wellbeing.

Teacher educators can explore the potential of online communities to foster innovative teaching practices and international collaboration. eTwinning, an online community designed to connect teachers and students across Europe, has been increasingly recognised as a valuable tool in initial teacher education.

Congratulations to the winners of the eTwinning European prizes 2024.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly accelerating in the domain of education. To guarantee inclusive and equal learning experiences, ethical issues such as prejudice, justice, inclusion and accessibility must function as guiding principles.

The spring campaign focused on promoting well-being in the classroom. With engaging webinars and a curated gallery of tips, teachers explored strategies to create a supportive learning environment for themselves and their students.

In 2024, the city of Mechelen is organising a festival to celebrate the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union. eTwinning Flanders has joined forces with the Mechelen city council through the eTwinning project ‘Construct Europe 2024’ to create a connection between education and the festival.

ChatGPT and other AI tools are increasingly used in learning and teaching. This raises important questions about how teacher education should address this challenge and help future and current teachers understand and use AI tools in the classroom and beyond.