Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group Newsletter 6 2016 | Page 26

Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2016 Newsletter

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Curating is similar to collecting, but there is a
difference though. For example, I collect fridge
magnets of places I have visited and my collection
can be seen – where else but on the fridge in my
kitchen. The value of my fridge magnet collection is
personal, and the focus is on the quantity, rather
than the quality of magnets.

Check out my webinar recording A Step By Step
Guide To Digital Content Curation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iYI6SeXfWA&f
eature=youtu.be to find out more about content
curation.

On the other hand, my digitally curated collections
of educational resources and materials are open
and easily accessible. I share my curated collections
with my Personal Learning Network (PLN).
Therefore I select resources of high quality,
evaluate them, add personal insight and engage in
conversations with my colleagues.
Everybody can become a content curator. Here is a
simple step-by-step guide to content curation:
1. Choose a topic you are passionate about,
e.g. web 2.0 tools for digital storytelling,
online quiz creators, developing critical
thinking skills etc. Of course, you can
choose as many topics as you want and
create collections of resources for each of
your interests, needs, topics, eTwinning
projects or groups of students.
2. Browse a wide variety of online sources to
find information. Filter relevant, highquality content and focus on quality, not
quantity. Avoid “filter bubbles” created by
search engine algorithms that restrict the
information you are directed to when
searching the internet.
3. Never forget to credit sources. Add a
comment to your content, e.g. who it is for,
why you find it valuable and useful.
4. Share your curated collection with
eTwinners and interact with other content
curators.

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eTwinning and Primary School Students
by Cornelia Melcu
I have been a primary school teacher for more than
30 years and I discovered eTwinning nine years
ago. As I was looking for new teaching methods in
order to motivate my students and help them to
find classes and subjects more atractive, I started
stright away to work in projects. My students were
young – 6 years old – and I was wondering how
they would manage with the activities, tasks and
targets. We found an interesting topic related to
heroes and idols and begun the adventure. I was
really surprised how enthusiastic and creative my
little students were! They found ideas, information
and participated in online meetings. They worked in
groups and shared their work with their classmates
and partners. They visited the TwinSpace and left
comments to the other participants and presented
the project to the parents and community
members. That was a great start in a long journey
together with eTwinning.

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