Whether you’re new to eTwinning or already involved in a project, you can attend a free online or face-to-face training session to get the most out of the eTwinning portal.

Workshops

Face-to-face sessions with an experienced eTwinning teacher, who will give you a hands-on introduction to eTwinning, advice on how to incorporate it into your classroom projects and the best hints and tips. Workshops are either morning, afternoon, twilight or full-day sessions. See upcoming workshops

Webinars

Live online training sessions with the British Council eTwinning team and experienced eTwinning teachers. Join directly from your home or school computer. All webinars are twilight sessions and last for just one hour. Sessions are available to take you through the most important steps of your eTwinning journey, from finding partners to starting projects and using your Twinspace. See upcoming webinars

Upcoming sessions

Workshops

Yorkshire

Twilight for Secondary School Teachers, Skipton:
When: Monday 11 February, 16:30-17:30
Where: Skipton Girls' High School, Gargrave Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QL
Register here

Twilight, Doncaster:
When: Monday 4 March, 16:15-17:15
Where: Shaw Wood Academy, Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DG
Register here

Twilight for Primary School Teachers, Near Keighley:
When: Monday 11 March, 16:30-17:30
Where: Steeton Primary School, Market Street, Steeton, Nr Keighley, BD20 6NN
Register here

East Midlands

Conference / Workshop, Leicestershire:
When: Monday 18 March, 12:30-16:30
Where: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Contact: helen.trilling@leics.gov.uk

North East

Workshop, Stockton:
When: Tuesday 15 January, 16:00 - 18:00
Where: Thornaby Cof E Primary School, Baysdale Avenue, Thornaby TS17 9DB
Contact: etwinning@britishcouncil.org
More information here
Register here

South West

Workshop, Exeter
When: Thursday 7 March 13:30-16:00
Where: SWGfL Head Office, Belvedere House, Woodwater Park, Pynes Hill EX2 5WS
Contact: lauren.donovan@britishcouncil.org
Register here

South East

Workshop, Surrey:
When: Thursday 14 February, 16:00-18:00
Where: Epsom Downs Primary School & Children's Centre, St Leonard's Road  Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5RJ
Contact: florence.anderson@britishcouncil.org
Register here

West Midlands

Conference / Workshop, Shropshire: (European and International Opportunities for Schools)
When: Friday 08 February, 09:30-16:00
Where: RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire.  TF11 8UP
Contact: hazel.chadfield@staffordshire.gov.uk
Further information: etwinninguk

Other dates for the next series of eTwinning workshops are currently being finalised, so please check back here soon. For more information, contact your regional coordinator.

Webinars

Step one: Finding your eTwinning partner

Find out all you need to know to get started on your eTwinning journey. This session gives you the top tips for finding eTwinning partners for your future projects. You’ll also get a ‘walkthrough’ of the eTwinning portal and find out the best ways to become active in the eTwinning community.

When: Wednesday 6 March 16:30-17:30
Where: Online
Contact: etwinning@britishcouncil.org
Register here

Step two: Starting your eTwinning project

Now you’ve found an eTwinning partner, you are ready to start a joint project. This session shows you what makes a successful project plan and takes you step-by-step through the process of registering your project on the eTwinning portal. You’ll also get tips on how you can get a recognised mark of success for your project with an eTwinning Quality Label.

When: Wednesday 13 March 16:30-17:30
Where: Online
Contact: etwinning@britishcouncil.org
Register here

Step three: Using your Twinspace

The Twinspace is the heart of your eTwinning project. It is a safe and secure online space where you and your partners work together. This session shows you how to use your Twinspace to communicate and share your work with your partners. You’ll also find out how the Twinspace can help you share your project with the wider community.

When: Wednesday 20 March 16:30-17:30
Where: Online
Contact: etwinning@britishcouncil.org
Register here

eTwinning for Comenius projects

Find out how the eTwinning platform can be used to support your Comenius project. Led by an experienced eTwinning teacher, this session is designed for teachers in Comenius partnerships and will demonstrate how you can manage your Comenius project online.

New series of this training webinar scheduled for February 2013. Dates TBC

For more information about webinars, please contact etwinning@britishcouncil.org