Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2025 Newsletter
Literacy, Media Literacy and Critical Thinking: Join the Conversation by Carol Barriuso
In 2025, the eTwinning Featured Groups underwent a restructure process. Some groups merged, some disappeared and new ones were simply created. Following this process, the old“ Media Literacy and disinformation” group became " Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical Thinking” with renewed focus and energy, committed to helping educators and students critically navigate the complex media landscape of the 21st century. The new eTwinning Featured Group wants to be an inspiration for teachers across Europe in an era in which digital transformation reshapes educational landscapes and information literacy becomes increasingly vital.
Our group remains committed to its core mission: helping educators and students navigate today ' s complex media landscape. So, what exactly do we do? We bring together three essential areas: traditional literacy skills, media and digital literacy, and critical thinking. These aren ' t separate topics: they ' re interconnected skills that our students( and us) need to succeed in today ' s world. Whether you ' re already part of our community or thinking about joining, here ' s what we ' ve been up to and what ' s coming next.
Learning together through webinars We know teachers are busy, so our onehour webinars are designed to give you maximum value in minimum time. This year, we ' ve been especially active, with already three webinars held. And what ' s exciting is that two of them were joint efforts with other eTwinning Featured Groups. I believe these collaborations show the strength of eTwinning: when the groups work together, we get richer and more comprehensive professional development that addresses the real connections between various aspects of education.
So, our first webinar, " Reading as a Skill of Survival " with Aleksis Salusjärvi, happened in April. It addressed one of our biggest challenges: engaging students who struggle with or dislike reading. Using examples from Finland( which, despite its reputation, faces significant literacy gaps), Aleksis showed us how rap lyrics and unconventional texts can make reading relevant and accessible.
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