Let’s code with eTwinning (re-run)
Course details
Projects, passion, peers, and play: unlocking creativity through coding
"In short, we believe the best way to cultivate creativity is to support people working on projects based on their passions, in collaboration with peers and in a playful spirit."Mitchel Resnick
Mitchel Resnick’s words highlight how coding, collaboration, and creativity are deeply intertwined, fostering essential social and personal skills while shaping mindful, empowered citizens.
This course provides valuable resources and insights to help educators understand the significance of coding and computational thinking and effectively bring them into the classroom. These skills are crucial for students, enhancing their understanding of the world and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
As you learn the fundamentals of coding, you will also discover the EU Code Week initiative, gaining access to a vibrant community and numerous opportunities to connect and grow, and be inspired to create collaborative coding projects with eTwinning.
The course is offered by the European School Education Platform. Visit our website for more information.
Duration and workload
Start date: Monday 5 May 2025
End date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Duration: 2 weeks
Workload: 8-10 hours
Course competences
The course content and activities have been mapped against the competences defined by the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators and the SELFIE for TEACHERs tool. Once ready, these competences will be displayed here.
For more information about the competences and associated proficiency levels see the SELFIE for TEACHERs toolkit.Target audience
eTwinning educators from all subjects and grade levels who are eager to explore coding activities and create collaborative coding projects within the eTwinning community.
Learning objectives
- develop and demonstrate your understanding of coding and computational thinking concepts and their significance in education by experimenting with coding activities, engaging in dynamic discussions and connecting with the global coding community.
- explore the history and evolution of ICT by interacting with an AI-powered chatbot, testing coding methodologies and designing coding games that promote creativity and teamwork.
- integrate coding into interdisciplinary learning by incorporating visual programming languages across subjects, examining eTwinning project examples and engaging in hands-on activities with educational robotics and artificial intelligence.
- apply acquired knowledge and skills by designing an eTwinning project on coding, evaluating peer work based on defined criteria and reflecting on the planning and development process of the final activity.
Offered by
This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
Schedule
- Disclaimer: course tailored to eTwinners
- How this course works
- Module 1: A coding community
- Module 2: ICT history and coding activities
- Module 3: Coding with eTwinning
- Module 4: Final activity - Design your eTwinning project on coding
- Certificate of completion
