Salaspils Preschool Earns Prestigious eTwinning School Status

The Salaspils Municipality has announced that the Salaspils 1st Preschool has been granted the status of "eTwinning School" in May 2024. This recognition acknowledges the hard work and dedication of teachers and children in developing modern and engaging learning processes, as well as their active involvement in eTwinning projects and professional development activities. The eTwinning School title is a model for other Latvian and European educational institutions, promoting digital literacy, internet safety, and civic education.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Salaspils 1st Preschool has been awarded the status of "eTwinning School" in May 2024, recognizing their contributions to developing modern learning processes and promoting digital literacy.
  • The school's active team of teachers has implemented eTwinning collaborative projects, promoting digital literacy and internet safety in the institution.
  • The preschool's children, teachers, and parents actively participate in various eTwinning projects, applying knowledge gained from international conferences to promote civic education.
  • Two Latvian teachers, Marite Petrovska and Lasma Lauska, attended the "Civic Participation in eTwinning Schools" conference in Nice, France, on May 16-17, where they deepened their understanding of citizenship education and effective teaching methods.
  • The conference aimed to strengthen the capacity of eTwinning schools to promote civic education and enable children to become active participants in the learning process and civic life.

Statistics:

  • The Salaspils 1st Preschool has been actively participating in eTwinning projects for an unspecified period.
  • The conference "Civic Participation in eTwinning Schools" was held on May 16-17, with 2 Latvian teachers in attendance.
  • The "eTwinning Schools" initiative aims to promote civic education and digital literacy in Latvian and European educational institutions.

Sources:

  • Salaspils Municipality
  • Agency for International Youth Programmes