Teaching mathematical concepts using web-based collaborative enviroments. An eTwinning case study

Abstract

eTwinning is an innovative European program that strengthens lifelong learning and the main purpose of which is the networking of schools with the help of new technologies. It is an initiative of the European Commission to strengthen the collaborative distance learning and the implementation of new innovative instructional methods. Through literature review, this article explores the contribution of the eTwinning project to the cultivation of basic skills, which the European Parliament identifies as keys to an individual's lifelong learning. Mathematics are included in these skills. It is an attempt to show the schools' potential to cultivate the students' European identity and European skills, such as cooperation and respect for the perceptions and culture of other people. It is also a case study aimed at exploring the cognitive, creative, cooperative and technological dimensions of an eTwinning action, as well as the attitude of 18 students towards the distance learning action, which they participated in. Τhe subject of the eTwinning practice combines mathematical concepts applied in real context.

Eğitimde Avrupa’ya Açılan Kapı: eTwinning Projeleri

“…It was also observed that the curriculum limited the projects. The inconsistencies between eTwinning projects and the curriculum have also been emphasized in the literature (Akdemir, 2017;Αλεξίου, 2019;Crişan, 2013). Consistent with the findings obtained in this study, Camilleri (2016) stated that teachers avoid participating in eTwinning projects because they are not part of the curriculum.…”

“…Ayrıca müfredatın projeleri sınırlandırdığı söylenebilir. Literatürde de yapılan araştırmalarda eTwinning projeleri ile müfredat arasındaki tutarsızlıklar vurgulanmıştır (Akdemir, 2017;Αλεξίου, 2019;Camilleri, 2016;Crişan, 2013). Araştırma sonuçlarına göre okul yöneticilerinin eTwinning proje uygulamalarını desteklemeleri, proje çalışmalarının okullarda yaygınlaştırılması, velilerin projelerin yararları konusunda bilgilendirilmesi, öğretmenlerin bu konudaki çalışmalarının takdir edilmesi ve eTwinning projesi yazan öğretmenler için egzersiz açılıp bu şekilde projelere gereken zamanın sağlanması önerilebilir.…”