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eTwinning Schools Online Conference 2024

Students in eTwinning Schools as agents of change

Ended: 01.06.2024
Duration: 3 days
Online

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Description

In response to the importance of students’ role at school, the conference focuses on the idea of students as agents of change. By acknowledging students as the protagonists of their educational path, we aim to explore how empowering students can not only enhance their well-being but also add to the overall quality of our educational communities. The eTwinning School annual conference serves as a starting point for discussions where educators come together to plan, learn, and support a student-centered approach. 

Throughout the conference, the shared goal is to equip participants with tools, methodologies and strategies to build resilience in their students and support their growth as agents of change.  

The various activities of the conference will explore new ideas, share good practices, and show a future where education is more than just a way to succeed – it's a transformative experience for every student to become an engaged and responsible citizen. 

In this conference, participants will: 

- Reflect on the pedagogical elements of the eTwinning School Mission. 

- Foster a deep understanding of and commitment to the concept of students as agents of change. 

- Explore the concept of “engagement in learning” and its impact on daily school practice. 

- Investigate how emphasizing students' agency can lead to higher levels of satisfaction for all schools’ actors. 

- Study strategies and initiatives to improve students’ well-being and empowerment. 

- Share best practices and practical examples where students’ agency is part of the school culture. 

Certification details

Certificate will be provided to the participants that attend over 70% of the agenda.

Join information

Please reach out to your NSO for more information.

About the speakers

Loredana Popa
Speaker

Loredana Popa is an English teacher at School nr.17 Botosani, Romania, an eTwinning school that was part of the Monitoring eTwinning Schools pilot programme. She has 20 years of experience in teaching EFL and more than 10 using creative writing and interdisciplinary classes. Loredana loves science and languages and believes students learn best when combining these two. She is an eTwinning and Scientix Ambassador, National Geographic Certified Educator and has won the European Language Label in 2004, 2015, 2020 (the last two times with eTwinning projects).

Valeria Cavioni
Valeria Cavioni
Speaker

Valeria Cavioni (Ph.D.) is a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and researcher in developmental and educational psychology. She is a member of the Applied Experimental Psychology Lab at the University of Foggia, in Italy. Her main areas of research include the development, implementation, and assessment of school-based programs to promote social and emotional learning, mental health and resilience. She has been involved in various national and international projects with the roles of researcher and trainer working within school contexts in partnership with teachers, headteachers, families, local community organisations and policymakers.  She has served as a scientific advisor for UNESCO, OECD and NESET. Valeria has authored various scientific publications, books and reports designed for an audience of scholars, educators, and policymakers.

Sabrina Vorbau
Speaker

Sabrina Vorbau is an experienced project manager and staff member of the Digital Citizenship Department at European Schoolnet since 2014. She has extensive experience managing European Commission (EC) funded projects as well as private sponsorships in the field of online safety and media literacy education. She is an advocate for children's rights and youth participation, leading the BIK Youth Programme as part of the Better Internet for Kids initiative for various years now. In addition, she is regular representing the team in expert meetings and international events linked to internet governance and children's rights. 

Originally from Germany, she is holding a Master degree in Applied Economic Sciences: Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Antwerp. Prior to joining European Schoolnet, she worked at the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in Vienna. 

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Kathrin Morasch
Speaker

Kathrin started as a youth ambassador for Klicksafe (the German national awareness Center) when she was 14 years old. Since then a lot of things have happened: different projects with Insafe, BIK and more engagement within the Internet Governance Forum. She studied law and is now working in the protection of minors in the media field, first within the DSA unit at the European Commission and now at the Media Authority of Baden-Württemberg

 

Additional information

  • Language:
    English