Successful eTwinning webinar brings together teachers from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
Last week, an inspiring and interactive eTwinning webinar took place, organised in collaboration with the Cabinet of the Special Envoy for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. More than thirty teachers and education professionals from both primary and secondary education on the three islands actively participated in the session.
During the webinar, participants were introduced to eTwinning – the European online platform that connects teachers and schools to collaborate on international educational projects. The facilitators provided a clear explanation of the opportunities offered by eTwinning to stimulate cross-border learning and to strengthen the digital skills of pupils.
One of the speakers was Roberto Willems, eTwinning ambassador, who shared inspiring examples of best practices. On the basis of specific projects, he demonstrated how schools can easily get started with eTwinning and how cooperation with European partners can contribute to a richer learning experience for pupils.
The participants responded enthusiastically to the interactive format of the webinar and expressed their appreciation for the practical tools they were given to apply eTwinning in their own teaching practice.
At the end of the session, Special Envoy Edison Rijna took the opportunity to announce a next step. On 27 November, there will be a follow-up webinar, this time focusing on Erasmus+. During this session, facilitators from the Dutch National Agency Erasmus+ will give an inspiring presentation on the opportunities available within this European programme, including mobility projects and other forms of international cooperation in education.
This series of initiatives represents an important step towards the strengthening of the international orientation of education on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The Cabinet of the Special Envoy remains committed to promoting opportunities for cooperation and further stimulating sustainable knowledge exchange between schools in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom and beyond.