Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2026 Newsletter
Innovation does not necessarily require sophisticated technology or expensive equipment. It begins with meaningful questions, authentic challenges and learning experiences that encourage children to investigate the world with curiosity and confidence. Technology simply becomes a powerful facilitator of these experiences.
As educators, we have the opportunity— and the responsibility— to create classrooms where mathematics is not feared but enjoyed, where mistakes are welcomed as opportunities for learning and where collaboration replaces competition as the foundation of educational success.
Conclusion Looking back, I realise that the greatest achievement of Living Math Explorers is not the number of activities completed, the digital products created or the international meetings organised. Its true success lies in the transformation it inspired.
Children who once perceived mathematics as difficult began approaching it with curiosity and enthusiasm. They learned that mathematical thinking is present everywhere: in nature, architecture, technology, art and everyday life. They discovered that learning becomes more meaningful when knowledge is explored collaboratively, shared across cultures and connected with authentic experiences.
The project also strengthened a community of teachers committed to educational innovation, international
collaboration and continuous professional growth. Together, we demonstrated that European projects can successfully integrate curriculum objectives with meaningful, interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare pupils for the future.
Ultimately, Living Math Explorers reminds us that mathematics does not begin in a textbook, nor does it end on a classroom whiteboard. It exists in the world around us, waiting to be discovered. Our mission as educators is not simply to teach mathematics but to help children recognise its beauty, relevance and power in everyday life.
When this happens, learning becomes more than acquiring knowledge – it becomes a journey of exploration, creativity and lifelong curiosity.
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
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