Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2026 Newsletter collaborate effectively and appreciate cultural diversity. Culture Quest offers one possible answer to this challenge by demonstrating that meaningful learning emerges when children are encouraged to investigate, create, communicate and grow together within authentic European learning communities.
Ultimately, the project confirms that the future of education lies in connecting innovation with heritage, technology with creativity and local identity with European cooperation. When children learn together across borders, they develop not only academic competences but also the values and attitudes needed to become responsible, active and empathetic European citizens.
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Adina Veronica Godja is a Romanian primary school teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience and a strong commitment to educational innovation, digital pedagogy and international collaboration. She teaches at " Dr. Ioan Mihalyi de Apșa " Secondary School in Sighetu Marmației, Romania, and serves as a national trainer, eTwinning Ambassador, Scientix Ambassador, mentor and educational inspector. Throughout her career, she has coordinated and co-founded numerous international eTwinning projects recognised for their innovative pedagogical approaches, interdisciplinary learning and meaningful integration of digital technologies. Her professional interests include STEAM education, project-based learning, computational thinking, digital storytelling, inclusive education and the development of key competences for lifelong learning. As an experienced trainer in digital pedagogy, she supports teachers in integrating educational technologies into classroom practice and actively promotes collaboration among schools across Europe. She is also involved in Erasmus + initiatives, teacher training programmes and the dissemination of innovative educational practices through conferences, professional publications and international workshops. Her educational philosophy is centred on the belief that authentic learning takes place when children are encouraged to explore, create, collaborate and discover real-world connections between knowledge, culture and technology. Through her work, she aims to inspire both pupils and teachers to become active, creative and responsible European citizens prepared for the challenges of the twenty-first century.
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