Insights

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.

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.

School education is only possible thanks to teachers. They help children develop essential skills for their future working life and become active and responsible citizens. However, most EU countries struggle to engage young teachers and to keep experienced teachers in the job, which increases the need to reinforce the attractiveness of teacher careers.

In February 2024, the European School Education Platform explored issues relating to the teaching profession and the attractiveness of teacher careers.

This online workshop for school leaders and head teachers, with 227 participants, took place on 22 and 23 March 2024. The event provided a space for leaders of eTwinning schools to discuss and explore different aspects of well-being, encompassing both personal and institutional perspectives.

By Richard Powers, ITE ambassador Germany, and winner of the eTwinning for future teachers – European award for initial teacher education

The Italian eTwinning National Support Organisation has recently released a new volume that focuses on the initial training of teachers and the advantages of integrating eTwinning. The publication is available online in PDF format.

The online workshop for staff working in initial vocational education and training (IVET) took place from 1 to 3 March 2024. It focused on understanding the pivotal role of well-being in education, to lay the groundwork for tackling significant issues highlighted by the PISA 2022 results.

This year, the tailor-made online workshop for school leaders and headteachers will take place on 22–23 March.

In the heart of every classroom, a teacher’s passion for education and commitment to shaping young minds serves as the driving force behind their chosen profession. The things that inspire teachers – beyond the confines of textbooks and lesson plans – reveal a deep-rooted dedication to making a positive impact on society.