Strengthening literacy with eTwinning (Self-paced)

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The course is open for self-paced learning at the moment - please note that the session dates are not applicable. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, students need strong literacy skills to tackle future challenges. Literacy encompasses the ability to critically engage with diverse texts, communicate effectively across different modes and navigate an increasingly digital world.

Last updated: 22.05.2025

Next upcoming session:

31.03.2026 - 30.04.2027

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Description

Join the course on EU Academy: academy.europa.eu/courses/strengthening-literacy-with-etwinning

This course provides educators with practical strategies to integrate reading, writing, speaking, and digital literacy into eTwinning projects. You will examine the concept of literacy from multiple perspectives and explore how eTwinning projects can be a powerful tool to develop students’ literacy skills. Additionally, you will gain strategies for integrating digital tools to support literacy development, while engaging in project-based learning that enhances student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through hands-on activities, real eTwinning examples, and interactive tools, you will learn how to create collaborative international projects on literacy that foster meaningful learning experiences.

Learning objectives

In this course, you will:

Understand the role of eTwinning in developing literacy skills and practices by analysing real-life eTwinning literacy projects and their impact on students.
Reflect on the evolving concept of literacy in today’s world by analysing different literacy dimensions, discussing their impact on education, and examining real-life classroom examples through case studies and interactive discussions.
Learn practical strategies for fostering literacy through collaborative eTwinning activities by integrating discussion techniques and collaborative tasks.
Design an engaging and collaborative eTwinning literacy project inspired by the course content, integrating digital tools to enhance literacy instruction.

Methodology & assessment

This self-paced course is already available online. It is adapted from a version that ran from Monday, 31 March to Wednesday 16 April. Designed for flexibility, it lets you explore content and complete activities at your own pace—no deadlines, live sessions, or required meetings. While the original course included scheduled discussions and peer reviews, this version allows independent learning with the same materials and guidance. Forum discussions and Padlet contributions will not be moderated, fostering a fully self-directed experience. To support reflection, you'll be encouraged to assess your own work using the provided criteria.

Certification details

Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Primary education (ISCED 1)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)

Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Head Teacher / Principal

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

5-10 hours