Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2025 Newsletter
These diverse initiatives proved that active citizenship starts locally with small, meaningful actions that ripple outward to create broader impact. From raising awareness to inspiring change, the teams showed that young people can lead with purpose and shape a more engaged and responsible society.
e) The Collaborative Citizenship Story The“ Chain Story Challenge’’ invited students from five international teams to collaboratively write creative digital stories exploring the core themes of citizenship, including democracy, justice, empathy, and inclusion. Each team was assigned a shared digital book, where students contributed short story segments one after another, building on each other ' s ideas while maintaining narrative flow and unity. Creativity and teamwork were central, with participants encouraged to write inspirational, realistic, or adventurous tales that conveyed strong citizenship messages. This activity served as a collaborative way for students to reflect on their journey, weaving together everything they had learned about citizenship into meaningful narratives shaped by diverse voices.
Once the stories were complete, teams reviewed their work, refined the structure, added illustrations, and crafted meaningful titles. This collaborative writing process not only strengthened students’ writing and intercultural communication skills but also deepened their understanding of active citizenship. The final result: five unique, studentauthored stories that reflect shared values and creative teamwork across borders.
Building on real-life experiences, these activities guided students through a meaningful journey of civic engagement, from honouring local heroes who drive change in their communities to coauthoring creative chain stories that reflect shared values across cultures. Grounded in real-world issues, each task empowered students to think critically, express themselves authentically, take action, and collaborate beyond borders, transforming citizenship education into a powerful, student-led experience.
Student involvement and real-world impact The most powerful aspect of the project was the active role of students in every stage of its development. From designing tasks and assigning roles to leading
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