This document provides an overview of the professional development opportunities available through eTwinning. It outlines several formal and informal options for teachers to get involved in learning and collaboration, including browsing the eTwinning portal, using the desktop tools, participating in projects, learning events, groups, and workshops at the national and regional levels. The document emphasizes that eTwinning offers a network for ongoing professional development and that getting started can be as easy as informal contact with other eTwinners or checking the daily opportunities on the desktop and national portal.

1. eTwinning: Opportunities for professional development Anne Gilleran Pedagogical Manager eTwinning Central Support Service

6. eTwinning has become……. Informal exchange & reflection eTwinning Learning Events eTwinning Groups European Professional Development Workshops Regional workshops A network providing opportunities for formal & informal Continuing Professional Development (CDP) 21,000 teachers were involved in the formal aspects of CDP through eTwinning in 2009

7. Jan 2005 Sept 2006 Jan 2008 eTwinning projects European-wide Professional Development workshops National training Regional workshops Learning Events, Groups Jan 2009 Dec 2005 Timeline eTwinning professional development opportunities Teacher Rooms Oct 2010

12. Learning Events Not linked to Desktop profile. Log in with an email address and separate password

13. eTwinning Groups Linked to profile used to access desktop.