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		<title><![CDATA[iTeach: Blog Nicoleta-Marilena Militaru]]></title>
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	  <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:18:03 +0300</pubDate>
	  <link>https://iteach.ro/pg/blog/nicoleta.militaru/read/193119/leaf-the-green-world</link>
	  <title><![CDATA[LeaF- The Green World]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Implementat in Rom&acirc;nia prin CCDG Rom&acirc;nia, proiectul internațional LEAF SĂ &Icirc;NVĂŢĂM DESPRE ECOSISTEME ȘI PĂDURE oferă oportunitatea de a implementa ceva diferit &icirc;n școală.&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	<strong>DESFĂȘURAREA PROIECTULUI<br />
	ETAPA DE DOCUMENTARE</strong><br />
	Constituirea comitetului de mediu<br />
	Pentru derularea proiectului &bdquo;The Green World&rdquo; a fost constituit un comitet de mediu din r&acirc;ndul elevilor clasei a XII-a. Aceștia au avut un rol activ &icirc;n toate etapele proiectului, implic&acirc;ndu-se &icirc;n organizare, documentare, cercetare și prezentare a materialelor.</p>
<p>
	Stabilirea locului de desfășurare<br />
	Activitățile s-au desfășurat &icirc;n Parcul Tineretului din Slobozia, un spațiu adecvat pentru activități de &icirc;nvățare nonformală &icirc;n aer liber și interacțiune directă cu mediul natural.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=193114" style="width: 250px; height: 250px;" /></p>
<p>
	Titluri ale materialelor realizate de elevi:<br />
	Fiecare echipă a lucrat pe o temă specifică, rezult&acirc;nd titluri sugestive precum:</p>
<p>
	&bdquo;Natura sub lupă: fapte, cifre și soluții&rdquo;-&nbsp;<a href="https://prezi.com/view/jmu6DSvMaOpDRzpEh5eK/">https://prezi.com/view/jmu6DSvMaOpDRzpEh5eK/ </a></p>
<p>
	&bdquo;Pădurile din Rom&acirc;nia &ndash; bogăție naturală și biodiversitate&rdquo;-&nbsp;<a href="https://prezi.com/view/kp1PSMJmV0TvyUIlaUbF/">https://prezi.com/view/kp1PSMJmV0TvyUIlaUbF/</a></p>
<p>
	&bdquo;Protejează ce iubești: pădurile noastre&rdquo; -&nbsp;<a href="https://prezi.com/view/vo2JINaK0Cu3revqwmYc/">https://prezi.com/view/vo2JINaK0Cu3revqwmYc/ </a></p>
<p>
	<strong>ETAPA DE LUCRU</strong><br />
	Elevii au desfășurat activități interdisciplinare și practice, desfășurate &icirc;n parc și &icirc;n școală:</p>
<p>
	Lecție de geografie &ndash; &bdquo;Cunoașterea pădurii&rdquo;<br />
	Observarea directă a vegetației, identificarea speciilor de arbori și localizarea regiunilor geografice unde se &icirc;nt&acirc;lnesc păduri similare &icirc;n Rom&acirc;nia.</p>
<p>
	Lecție de biologie &ndash; &bdquo;Ecosistemul pădurii&rdquo;<br />
	Discuții și observații asupra biodiversității forestiere, echilibrului ecologic, lanțurilor trofice și impactului activităților umane.</p>
<p>
	Drumeții și creații vizuale<br />
	Elevii au realizat fotografii &icirc;n timpul drumețiilor, surprinz&acirc;nd detalii din natură. Acestea au fost transformate &icirc;n puzzle-uri educative destinate elevilor mai mici, &icirc;n cadrul Săptăm&acirc;nii Altfel sau Săptăm&acirc;nii Verzi.</p>
<p>
	<a href="https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/80189b3fafa8c61">https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/80189b3fafa8c61</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/38cf51a3329268a">https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/38cf51a3329268a</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/0eb74df16585bee">https://im-a-puzzle.com/share/0eb74df16585bee</a></p>
<p>
	Ora de limba engleză<br />
	Fotografiile realizate au fost integrate &icirc;n activitățile de la limba engleză, &icirc;n scopul dezvoltării vocabularului descriptiv și exprimării personale. Elevii au primit sarcini precum:</p>
<p>
	&bdquo;Descrie imaginea &icirc;n detaliu&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&bdquo;Ce titlu i-ai da acestei fotografii?&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	&bdquo;Cum te face să te simți și de ce?&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=193116" style="width: 200px; height: 314px;" /></p>
<p>
	Realizarea de materiale digitale interactive<br />
	Elevii au creat, &icirc;n echipe, prezentări Prezi pe tema &bdquo;Pădurile din Rom&acirc;nia&rdquo;, utiliz&acirc;nd informații științifice, vizuale și argumente personale.<br />
	Pe baza acestora, au realizat două jocuri interactive Quizziz, care au fost folosite pentru evaluarea distractivă a cunoștințelor.</p>
<p>
	<a href="https://wayground.com/admin/assessment/687b86efa65916111441ab48?source=lesson_share">https://wayground.com/admin/assessment/687b86efa65916111441ab48?source=lesson_share</a></p>
<p>
	<a href="https://wayground.com/admin/assessment/687b879e23fa18d64f0fdadf?source=lesson_share">https://wayground.com/admin/assessment/687b879e23fa18d64f0fdadf?source=lesson_share</a></p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=193118" style="width: 300px; height: 272px;" /></p>
<p>
	<strong>ETAPA DE EVALUARE</strong><br />
	Evaluarea activităților s-a realizat pe baza următoarelor criterii:</p>
<p>
	Implicarea &icirc;n activități &ndash; participarea activă și responsabilă la toate etapele proiectului.</p>
<p>
	Calitatea materialelor realizate &ndash; coerența, creativitatea și corectitudinea informațiilor &icirc;n Prezi, Quizziz și puzzle-uri.</p>
<p>
	Colaborarea &icirc;n echipă &ndash; modul &icirc;n care elevii și-au &icirc;mpărțit sarcinile și au lucrat &icirc;n mod cooperativ.</p>
<p>
	Reflecția personală &ndash; exprimarea ideilor și emoțiilor legate de mediu &icirc;n limba engleză și &icirc;n activitățile de feedback.</p>
<p>
	<strong>PROMOVAREA PROIECTULUI</strong></p>
<p>
	Proiectul a fost diseminat public prin următoarele canale:</p>
<p>
	Blog educațional:<br />
	https://healthandusblog.wordpress.com/leaf-proiect-international/</p>
<p>
	Platforma iteach.ro<br />
	Publicat ca exemplu de bună practică pe site-ul destinat profesorilor &ndash; iteach.ro</p>
<p>
	<strong>CONCLUZIE</strong><br />
	Proiectul &bdquo;The Green World&rdquo; a oferit elevilor o experiență de &icirc;nvățare activă și conectată cu natura. Activitățile au &icirc;ncurajat colaborarea, responsabilitatea ecologică și exprimarea creativă, dezvolt&acirc;nd competențe interdisciplinare relevante &ndash; științifice, lingvistice, digitale și sociale.</p>
<p>
	Materialele realizate vor fi valorificate &icirc;n activitățile viitoare cu elevii mai mici, contribuind astfel la formarea unei atitudini pozitive față de protejarea mediului &icirc;nconjurător.</p>
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	  	  <dc:creator>Nicoleta-Marilena Militaru</dc:creator>
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:22:07 +0300</pubDate>
	  <link>https://iteach.ro/pg/blog/nicoleta.militaru/read/191133/world-cafe</link>
	  <title><![CDATA[World cafe]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	&nbsp;Activități europene la Liceul de Arte &bdquo;Ionel Perlea&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	Proiect: InSpire<br />
	Cod proiect: 2024-3-RO01-ESC30-SOL-000279012<br />
	Perioada de implementare: Martie 2025 &ndash; Februarie 2026<br />
	Coordonator: Bordei Alexandru Gabriel<br />
	Reprezentant legal: Mușat Delia Andrada</p>
<p>
	1. Titlul activității:<br />
	Consultări cu Tinerii &ndash; &bdquo;Timp Liber&rdquo;</p>
<p>
	2. Descriere generală:<br />
	&Icirc;n a patra lună de implementare a proiectului InSpire, echipa a organizat o activitate amplă de consultare a tinerilor, sub forma unui eveniment tematic intitulat &bdquo;Consultări cu Tinerii&rdquo;. Tema centrală a fost &bdquo;Timpul Liber&rdquo;, abordată prin patru subteme relevante pentru viața cotidiană a adolescenților:</p>
<p>
	Educație</p>
<p>
	Viață Sănătoasă</p>
<p>
	Spațiul Virtual</p>
<p>
	Timp Liber &amp; Implicare &icirc;n Comunitate</p>
<p>
	Scopul principal a fost explorarea percepțiilor, nevoilor și propunerilor tinerilor &icirc;n raport cu aceste arii de interes.</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=191128" style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" /></p>
<p>
	3. Locul desfășurării și parteneri implicați:<br />
	Activitatea s-a desfășurat &icirc;n incinta Liceului de Arte &bdquo;Ionel Perlea&rdquo;, instituție parteneră &icirc;n cadrul proiectului. Evenimentul a beneficiat de sprijinul doamnei profesor Militaru Nicoleta Marilena, coordonator Erasmus+ al liceului.<br />
	Coordonarea activității a fost asigurată de Bordei Alexandru Gabriel din partea echipei InSpire, iar reprezentarea legală a fost oferită de Mușat Delia Andrada.</p>
<p>
	4. Metodologie aplicată:<br />
	Evenimentul a fost organizat sub forma unei cafenele publice (World Caf&eacute;) &ndash; o metodă participativă ce &icirc;ncurajează implicarea activă și dialogul deschis.</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=191130" style="width: 450px; height: 377px;" /><br />
	Structura activității:</p>
<p>
	Fiecare clasă a avut patru facilitatori, c&acirc;te unul pentru fiecare temă, poziționați la mese tematice.</p>
<p>
	Participanții au rotit mesele &icirc;n serii succesive, astfel &icirc;nc&acirc;t fiecare elev a avut oportunitatea de a contribui la toate cele patru subiecte.</p>
<p>
	Fiecare sală a avut desemnat un coordonator de clasă, responsabil cu buna desfășurare a sesiunilor și gestionarea eventualelor probleme.</p>
<p>
	5. Clase participante:<br />
	Au fost implicate următoarele clase ale liceului:</p>
<p>
	Clasa a IX-a: 9A, 9C, 9D</p>
<p>
	Clasa a X-a: 10A, 10D</p>
<p>
	Clasa a XI-a: 11A, 11E</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=191132" style="width: 450px; height: 377px;" /></p>
<p>
	6. Rezultate obținute:<br />
	Identificarea unor perspective autentice ale tinerilor privind petrecerea timpului liber, dificultățile &icirc;nt&acirc;mpinate și nevoile specifice fiecărei teme.</p>
<p>
	Dezvoltarea competențelor de comunicare și reflecție ale elevilor, &icirc;ntr-un cadru informal, dar organizat.</p>
<p>
	Stimularea participării active a tinerilor &icirc;n procesul de luare a deciziilor legate de activitățile destinate lor.</p>
<p>
	7. Etape viitoare:<br />
	Datele colectate &icirc;n urma consultărilor vor fi analizate de echipa de proiect, iar concluziile vor sta la baza redactării unui Ghid de Management al Timpului Liber. Acesta va fi diseminat tuturor partenerilor și actorilor relevanți p&acirc;nă la finalul proiectului, &icirc;n februarie 2026.</p>
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	  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:43:23 +0300</pubDate>
	  <link>https://iteach.ro/pg/blog/nicoleta.militaru/read/190372/teaching-in-the-digital-age-my-strategies-in-etwinning-projects</link>
	  <title><![CDATA[Teaching in the digital age- my strategies in eTwinning projects]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Where are we?</p>
<p>
	In Cluj Napoca.</p>
<p>
	When?</p>
<p>
	Between 16- 19 June 2025</p>
<p>
	Why?</p>
<p>
	The International eTwinning Seminar, &quot;Digital Transformation&quot;</p>
<p>
	Who?</p>
<p>
	eTwinners from Europe</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=190364" style="width: 350px; height: 350px;" /></p>
<p>
	Sharing from my experience in eTwinning is something I have always loved doing. As one of my friends, Alexandra, says &quot; It is about the joy of WANTING in the world of HAVING TO.&quot;&nbsp; So it was again another story I loved sharing. This time about digital transformation and digital tools to be used in eTwinning projects and not only.</p>
<p>
	The workshops were focused on collaboration and communication and on having the participants understand the importance of using interactive strategies for both national and international teams when working in an eTwinning projects.</p>
<p>
	I addressed the topics of digital teaching and the changes from traditional teaching to this new pedagogical approach as well as the impact eTwinning projects in digital teaching. They worked in international groups and debated uopn different topics related to the main theme of the workshop. They learnt about the way an eTwinning project can be integrated in the curriculum by becoming an optional class. In our case, we have &quot;European Values&quot; in 2024 and &quot;Hands across countries&quot; in 2025.&nbsp;</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=190370" style="width: 350px; height: 350px;" /></p>
<p>
	eTwinning is a world in which every person can become a better version of themselves whenever they choose to participate. They have the opportunities to learn for their professional benefit and then discover that they have also improved at a personal level.&nbsp; It is about enjoying your work!</p>
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	&nbsp;</p>
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	  	  <dc:creator>Nicoleta-Marilena Militaru</dc:creator>
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	  <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 11:49:46 +0300</pubDate>
	  <link>https://iteach.ro/pg/blog/nicoleta.militaru/read/187780/ce-zicifacem-schimb</link>
	  <title><![CDATA[Ce zici...facem schimb?]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Activitatea &bdquo;Ce zici... facem schimb?&rdquo; a fost concepută ca un exercițiu de conștientizare, desfășurat &icirc;ntr-un cadru organizat, sigur și controlat. Scopul principal a fost promovarea unui stil de viață sănătos și stimularea reflecției asupra obiceiurilor personale, &icirc;n special a celor legate de consumul de tutun.</p>
<p>
	Participanții au fost invitați să facă un schimb simbolic: o țigară &icirc;n schimbul unui dulce. Acest gest simplu a fost folosit ca pretext pentru a porni o conversație sinceră despre alegeri, tentații, influențe și consecințele pe termen lung ale fumatului. Dulciurile oferite au avut rolul de a reprezenta o alternativă mai bl&acirc;ndă și mai plăcută, marc&acirc;nd posibilitatea unui nou &icirc;nceput sau a unei schimbări pozitive.<br />
	Activitatea nu a avut un caracter moralizator, ci a urmărit crearea unui spațiu de dialog deschis, &icirc;n care participanții să se simtă ascultați și &icirc;ncurajați.</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=187777" style="width: 150px; height: 267px;" /></p>
<p>
	Discuțiile au fost centrate pe &icirc;ntrebări precum: Ce obiceiuri avem? De ce ne e greu să renunțăm la ele? Ce ne-ar ajuta să facem o schimbare?<br />
	Rezultatele activității au fost &icirc;ncurajatoare: majoritatea participanților au fost receptivi, au acceptat schimbul și au &icirc;mpărtășit g&acirc;nduri personale legate de fumat și sănătate. S-au exprimat motivații diferite &ndash; de la dorința de a reduce consumul de tutun, p&acirc;nă la curiozitatea de a participa la un gest simbolic cu sens.</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=187779" style="width: 150px; height: 267px;" /><br />
	Concluzii și feedback<br />
	Participanții au apreciat ideea activității pentru simplitatea și impactul ei. Mulți au recunoscut că nu se g&acirc;ndiseră p&acirc;nă atunci c&acirc;t de mult contează micile alegeri zilnice și c&acirc;t de ușor pot fi &icirc;nlocuite unele obiceiuri cu alternative mai pozitive. Unii au mărturisit că schimbul i-a făcut să reflecteze mai serios asupra dorinței de a renunța la fumat sau de a-și &icirc;mbunătăți stilul de viață. Activitatea a fost percepută ca fiind creativă, non-invazivă și eficientă &icirc;n a transmite un mesaj important fără presiune sau critică.</p>
<p>
	&nbsp;</p>
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	  	  <dc:creator>Nicoleta-Marilena Militaru</dc:creator>
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 16:35:45 +0300</pubDate>
	  <link>https://iteach.ro/pg/blog/nicoleta.militaru/read/187196/nature-in-pieces-a-report</link>
	  <title><![CDATA[Nature in pieces- a report]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Erasmus+ Accreditation &ndash; Step Up! Learning and Evolving<br />
	Type of Activity: Interdisciplinary and multilingual collaborative task<br />
	Participants: High school students</p>
<p>
	Context and Objectives<br />
	As part of our ongoing Erasmus+ accredited initiative, Step Up! Learning and Evolving, this workshop aimed to blend literature, creativity, and language learning through a hands-on, collaborative activity focused on nature and multilingualism.</p>
<p>
	The objectives of the activity were:<br />
	&bull; To promote appreciation for Romanian literary heritage, especially poetry inspired by nature.<br />
	&bull; To encourage creativity and collaborative learning through a unique puzzle-based approach.<br />
	&bull; To support the development of multilingual skills by translating poetry into English, French, or German.<br />
	&bull; To foster interclass interaction and peer collaboration in an engaging and meaningful way.</p>
<p>
	Activity Description<br />
	In the first phase of the activity, students were asked to:<br />
	&bull; Search for and select Romanian poems related to nature&mdash;highlighting themes such as seasons, landscapes, flora, fauna, and human-nature interaction.<br />
	&bull; Write the chosen poems by hand on colored sheets of paper, adding a personal, artistic touch to the process.<br />
	&bull; Cut the poem pages into puzzle pieces, creating customized jigsaw puzzles.<br />
	In the second phase:<br />
	&bull; The puzzle pieces will be distributed to other classes, who will first have to reconstruct the poems.<br />
	&bull; After completing the puzzles, students will be challenged to translate the Romanian poems into one of three target languages: English, French, or German, depending on their language profile.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=187195" style="width: 700px; height: 700px;" /></p>
<p>
	Learning Outcomes<br />
	Cultural and literary appreciation<br />
	Students engaged deeply with Romanian poetry, exploring how nature has been represented by various authors across time. This helped reinforce the connection between language, culture, and environment.<br />
	Language development<br />
	The translation task allowed students to apply and improve their vocabulary, grammar, and interpretative skills in a foreign language, while also discussing how meaning can shift between languages.<br />
	Creative thinking and fine motor skills<br />
	The physical task of creating puzzle pieces added a tactile, interactive element to learning, engaging different types of learners.<br />
	Collaboration and communication<br />
	By designing puzzles for peers and anticipating how others would interpret and solve them, students developed a sense of audience awareness, responsibility, and empathy.</p>
<p>
	Conclusion<br />
	&quot;Nature in Pieces: Poetry, Puzzles, and Languages&quot; was a rich, multifaceted workshop that showcased the power of combining creativity, literature, and language learning. The task encouraged students to become cultural mediators, transforming poetic expressions from one language to another while engaging in thoughtful, meaningful collaboration. This activity exemplifies the goals of Erasmus+: nurturing European values, interdisciplinary learning, and student agency in a creative, hands-on format.</p>
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 13:12:22 +0300</pubDate>
	  <link>https://iteach.ro/pg/blog/nicoleta.militaru/read/187189/learning-together-across-generations-a-report</link>
	  <title><![CDATA[Learning Together Across Generations - a report]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Workshop Report<br />
	Learning Together Across Generations<br />
	https://englishpagesforyou.wordpress.com/acreditare-erasmu/<br />
	Erasmus+ Accreditation: Step Up! Learning and Evolving<br />
	Type of Activity: Follow-up workshop after Erasmus+ job shadowing<br />
	Participants: 9th-grade and 3rd-grade students<br />
	Date: April &ndash;May 2025</p>
<p>	Context and Objectives<br />
	This workshop was organized as a follow-up activity to a recent Erasmus+ job shadowing experience under our ongoing Erasmus+ Accreditation &ndash; Step Up! Learning and Evolving. It aimed to apply the principles of collaborative learning, language development, and environmental awareness, by bringing together students from different age groups in a joint educational experience.<br />
	The specific objectives of the workshop were:<br />
	&bull; To encourage intergenerational collaboration between younger and older students.<br />
	&bull; To promote multilingual competence by connecting German vocabulary to English language knowledge.</p>
<p>
	&bull; To foster discussion around environmental themes through visual interpretation and communication.<br />
	Activity Description<br />
	During the session, 9th-grade students worked in pairs or small groups with 3rd-grade students to create pictionaries&mdash;visual dictionaries using images and keywords. The focus was on German vocabulary, particularly words connected to nature and the environment.<br />
	Students explored German terms by:<br />
	&bull; Drawing or selecting representative images.<br />
	&bull; Identifying English equivalents or related words.<br />
	&bull; Discussing the meaning of the images, with an emphasis on how humans interact with the natural world&mdash;both positively and negatively.<br />
	The discussions went beyond vocabulary learning, as students reflected on how actions such as deforestation, pollution, or conservation affect natural elements like forests, water, and air.</p>
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	Learning Outcomes<br />
	The workshop resulted in a dynamic, inclusive, and creative learning environment. The following outcomes were observed:<br />
	Language development:<br />
	Students improved their understanding of German vocabulary and reinforced their English knowledge through comparison and translation.<br />
	Collaboration and peer learning:<br />
	Older students took on mentoring roles, while younger students actively contributed with ideas, drawings, and questions&mdash;creating a space of shared discovery.<br />
	Environmental awareness:<br />
	Through image interpretation, students connected language learning to real-world issues such as pollution, climate change, and sustainability.<br />
	Creativity and visual learning:</p>
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	The use of drawings and pictionaries allowed all students, regardless of age or skill level, to express themselves and engage meaningfully.<br />
	Conclusion<br />
	The workshop successfully met its goals by combining language learning, creative expression, and environmental education in an inclusive, student-centered format. It also reinforced key values promoted through our Erasmus+ projects: collaboration, lifelong learning, and European cultural awareness. The positive interaction between the two age groups created an atmosphere of mutual respect and enthusiasm, reminding us that learning is most impactful when it brings people together, regardless of age or level.</p>
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	  <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 11:21:53 +0300</pubDate>
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	  <title><![CDATA[Digital Tools in eTwinning]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Workshop organised as part our students&#39; mobility in the Erasmus+ Accreditation, Step Up! Learning and Evolving</p>
<p>
	Location: Almada, Portugal<br />
	School: Agrupamento de Escolas Anselmo de Andrade<br />
	Host: Isabel Marques<br />
	eTwinning Ambassador: Militaru Nicoleta Marilena<br />
	Participants: Students and teachers from Portugal and Romania</p>
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	Context<br />
	The eTwinning workshop took place in Almada, Portugal, at Agrupamento de Escolas Anselmo de Andrade. This event brought together students from Portugal and Romania, aiming to explore the integration of digital tools in the development of collaborative eTwinning projects. The workshop was hosted by Isabel Marques, who created a warm and collaborative environment for all participants, emphasizing the importance of digital learning, cross-cultural communication, and the creative use of digital tools in education.</p>
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	Workshop Objectives<br />
	&bull; To explore and practice using digital tools in collaborative eTwinning projects.<br />
	&bull; To strengthen teamwork and collaboration through virtual interactions between students from different countries.<br />
	&bull; To promote the development of digital competencies and communication skills.<br />
	&bull; To create innovative digital products focusing on eTwinning themes like sustainability, cultural exchange, and digital citizenship.</p>
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	Skills Developed<br />
	Participants not only gained knowledge about specific digital tools but also developed key skills, including:<br />
	&bull; Digital literacy &ndash; Using a variety of tools for creating content and collaboration.<br />
	&bull; Communication &ndash; Strengthening English language skills as the primary medium for international interaction.<br />
	&bull; Collaboration &ndash; Working effectively in multicultural teams, often across different time zones.<br />
	&bull; Critical thinking &ndash; Problem-solving and brainstorming creative solutions through digital means.<br />
	&bull; Creativity &ndash; Designing engaging and informative content through digital platforms.</p>
<p>
	Reflections and Feedback<br />
	The workshop was very well-received by students and teachers alike. Participants appreciated the hands-on experience with the digital tools and the opportunity to work with international peers. Many commented on the interactive and fun nature of the activities, which made learning about digital tools both enjoyable and meaningful. &quot;This was a great way to practice our digital skills while collaborating with new friends from another country,&quot; said one of the Romanian participants.</p>
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	  <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 17:21:06 +0300</pubDate>
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	  <title><![CDATA[How eTwinning is Transforming Our School]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	If someone told you that your students could collaborate with peers in another country, learn new digital skills, and become more confident global citizens&mdash;all without leaving the classroom&mdash;you might think it sounds too good to be true. But thanks to eTwinning, that&#39;s exactly what&#39;s happening in our school.<br />
	eTwinning isn&rsquo;t just about international projects&mdash;it&rsquo;s about community. From day one, our teachers have received amazing support from the eTwinning network. Whether it&rsquo;s online training, step-by-step guides, or just knowing there&rsquo;s someone to ask when you&rsquo;re unsure, the platform makes it easy to get started.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=186756" style="width: 350px; height: 350px;" /><br />
	Even better, teachers get the chance to develop their own skills. We&rsquo;ve explored new digital tools, tried creative teaching strategies, and found exciting ways to engage our students beyond the usual classroom routine. One of the best things about eTwinning is how it brings collaboration to life. In our recent projects, students worked side by side (virtually!) with their peers in other countries to research, create, and present their ideas.<br />
	They&rsquo;ve shared videos, made posters, written stories, and even created joint presentations. Along the way, they&rsquo;ve learned to listen, compromise, and communicate with others who have different perspectives and backgrounds. It&rsquo;s not just about the project&mdash;it&rsquo;s about learning how to work with others and grow together.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=186764" style="width: 350px; height: 350px;" /><br />
	We&rsquo;ve always aimed to keep our lessons fresh and relevant, but eTwinning has taken that to the next level. It&rsquo;s encouraged our teachers to try new approaches and experiment with innovation in their classrooms. From digital storytelling to collaborative science experiments, eTwinning has inspired lessons that are fun, interactive, and meaningful.<br />
	For our students, eTwinning is more than just a school project&mdash;it&rsquo;s an experience. They gain confidence, digital literacy, language practice, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Most importantly, they develop a sense of ownership over their learning. They see how their voice matters and how their ideas can make a difference&mdash;not just in the classroom, but in the world.<br />
	And this is just the beginning!</p>
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	  <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:23:13 +0300</pubDate>
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	  <title><![CDATA[Hands across countries- an eTwinning project]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	This project focuses on fostering cultural exchange, collaboration, and improving language skills through digital tools. It is developed from the Erasmus+ Accreditation in School Education, StepUP! Learning and Evolving.We want to encourage the interaction among students from different countries, learning about each other&#39;s cultures, and practicing English in a relevant and meaningful context.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=185479" style="width: 700px; height: 354px;" /></p>
<p>
	AIMS<br />
	To improve students&#39; English communication skills through collaborative work.<br />
	To foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship.<br />
	To build teamwork and ICT skills by using various digital tools.<br />
	To enhance creativity and critical thinking through project-based learning.</p>
<p>
	WORK PROCESS<br />
	1. Nice to meet you- partner introduction ( October- November)<br />
	2. Exploring Cultures ( November- December) - exchanging information about their country, focusing on traditions, history, food, and famous places.<br />
	3. Special cultural days -students can share something unique about their country (e.g., a traditional recipe, dance, or music). ( January-February)<br />
	4. Cultural games - Students write pieces of information about their cultures and then they are used to create games and worksheets using WordWall and Quizziz!<br />
	5. Your feedback matters ( May- June)</p>
<p>
	EXPECTED RESULTS<br />
	Improved English communication skills.<br />
	Enhanced knowledge of partner countries&rsquo; cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.<br />
	Creation of collaborative digital outputs (presentations,&nbsp; games).</p>
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	  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:36:58 +0300</pubDate>
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	  <title><![CDATA[Liceeni de azi și de ieri]]></title>
	  <description><![CDATA[<p>
	Liceul de Arte &bdquo;Ionel Perlea&rdquo; din Slobozia a avut recent plăcerea de a găzdui o activitate de animație socio-educativă organizată de elevii Liceului de Pedagogie &bdquo;Matei Basarab&rdquo; din Slobozia, &icirc;n cadrul proiectului Erasmus+ &bdquo;Step UP! Learning and Evolving&rdquo;. Tema evenimentului, &bdquo;Alternative pentru petrecerea timpului liber &ndash; Liceeni de azi și de ieri&rdquo;, a fost o ocazie excelentă de a promova at&acirc;t importanța petrecerii timpului liber &icirc;ntr-un mod activ și constructiv, c&acirc;t și colaborarea &icirc;ntre licee.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=184261" style="width: 550px; height: 488px;" /></p>
<p>
	Această activitate a fost o continuare a eforturilor noastre de a dezvolta parteneriate educaționale prin proiectele Erasmus+, iar vizita elevilor de la Liceul de Pedagogie &bdquo;Matei Basarab&rdquo; a fost un pas important &icirc;n promovarea unui &icirc;nvățăm&acirc;nt deschis și integrator. Prin acest schimb de experiență, am reușit să facem legătura &icirc;ntre două licee din același oraș, fiecare cu un profil diferit, dar cu scopuri educative comune &ndash; dezvoltarea creativității, &icirc;ncurajarea colaborării și descoperirea de noi modalități de a petrece timpul liber.</p>
<p>
	Activitatea a fost integrată &icirc;n proiectul Erasmus+ &bdquo;Step UP! Learning and Evolving&rdquo;, care &icirc;și propune să sprijine dezvoltarea competențelor transversale ale elevilor prin &icirc;nvățare experiențială și colaborare. Proiectul pune accent pe schimburi de bune practici &icirc;ntre instituțiile de &icirc;nvățăm&acirc;nt, iar evenimente ca acesta sunt esențiale pentru consolidarea relațiilor educaționale și pentru creșterea capacității liceelor de a oferi elevilor o educație diversificată și interactivă.</p>
<p>
	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=184263" style="width: 550px; height: 550px;" /></p>
<p>
	Prin acest proiect, Liceul de Arte &bdquo;Ionel Perlea&rdquo; continuă să promoveze valori precum colaborarea interculturală, creativitatea și &icirc;nvățarea continuă, iar activitățile din cadrul &bdquo;Step UP!&rdquo; permit elevilor să se dezvolte din punct de vedere personal și social, &icirc;nvăț&acirc;nd de la colegii lor din diferite medii educaționale.</p>
<p>
	&bdquo;A fost o experiență deosebită, un schimb de idei care ne-a &icirc;mbogățit pe toți. Muzica, dansul și jocurile au creat o atmosferă prietenoasă și colaborativă, &icirc;n care elevii au avut ocazia să se exprime și să &icirc;nvețe unii de la alții. &Icirc;n plus, a fost o oportunitate de a &icirc;nțelege mai bine cum tinerii din alte școli aleg să &icirc;și petreacă timpul liber și cum putem &icirc;mbina tradiția cu inovația&rdquo;, a declarat unul dintre elevii de la Liceul de Arte &bdquo;Ionel Perlea&rdquo;.</p>
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	<img alt="" src="https://iteach.ro/mod/CKEditor/image_viewer.php?file_guid=184267" style="width: 550px; height: 550px;" /></p>
<p>
	Evenimentul organizat &icirc;n colaborare cu Liceul de Pedagogie &bdquo;Matei Basarab&rdquo; a fost un succes, contribuind semnificativ la consolidarea parteneriatului educațional dintre instituțiile de &icirc;nvățăm&acirc;nt din Slobozia. Activitățile din cadrul acestei &icirc;nt&acirc;lniri s-au &icirc;ncadra perfect &icirc;n obiectivele proiectului Erasmus+ &bdquo;Step UP! Learning and Evolving&rdquo;, promov&acirc;nd &icirc;nvățarea prin experiență și dezvoltarea creativității. De asemenea, a fost un exemplu clar al modului &icirc;n care educația artistică și colaborarea &icirc;ntre licee pot contribui la formarea unor tineri deschiși, creativi și responsabili.</p>
<p>
	&Icirc;n urma acestei activități, elevii au &icirc;nvățat nu doar cum să petreacă timpul liber &icirc;ntr-un mod sănătos și constructiv, ci și c&acirc;t de important este să colaboreze și să &icirc;nvețe unii de la alții.</p>
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