Friends of Technology

As the ” Friends of Technology ”  eTwinning project reaches its conclusion, we have officially gathered and analyzed the data from our Teachers' Post-Test. This final evaluation was designed to measure the impact of our collaborative activities on integrating digitalization within preschool education, assessing growth in pedagogical approach, digital competence, and classroom implementation. The   analysis   demonstrates a significant positive shift in how digital tools are perceived and utilized in early childhood education. The quantitative and qualitative feedback from the post-test proves that the "Friends of Technology" project has successfully met its core objectives. By embedding digital literacy into early childhood pedagogy, our educators have laid a strong foundation for future innovative practices. The insights gained from this evaluation will undoubtedly continue to inform and enhance our teaching methodologies moving forward. The survey results are available ...

  We are delighted to share the final result of our eTwinning project “Friends of Technology” ! After weeks of creativity, collaboration, and teamwork, our illustrated digital story is now complete. This final activity brought together all the experiences, ideas, and friendships that were built throughout the project. Using BookCreator, our students worked together across countries to transform their journey into a beautiful digital book full of imagination and meaning. Each partner country contributed a special part of the story: Romania created the introduction, where we meet Pixel, the friendship robot, and begin the adventure. Greece developed the main part of the story, full of exciting moments and discoveries. Turkey brought everything to a wonderful conclusion, highlighting the importance of friendship and collaboration. The result is a rich and engaging story that combines written text with children’s illustrations and creative ideas. Every page reflects the students’ en...

           Within the eTwinning project “Friends of Technology” , we celebrated Digitalization Day  as a meaningful opportunity to promote international collaboration, creativity, and the safe and responsible use of digital technology in early childhood education. The activity brought together children and teachers from Romania, Greece, and Turkey , allowing them to learn, play, and communicate together in a safe digital environment. The purpose of the activity was to help children discover fun and safe ways to use digital tools while developing social skills, teamwork, communication, and early digital citizenship awareness. Through playful learning experiences, children became little digital explorers , discovering how technology can help people connect beyond geographical borders.   🤖  QR Code Hunting Adventure One of the most exciting activities was the QR Code Hunting Adventure, where a friendly robot guided children through different le...

    As part of our Friends of Technology project, we created a survey for participating preschool teachers to better understand their backgrounds, experiences, and expectations regarding the use of technology in early childhood education.     The survey explored teachers’ familiarity with eTwinning projects , their use of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom, and their confidence in introducing technology-based activities to young learners. It also asked teachers about their expectations for student engagement during project activities.    Teachers shared their motivations for joining the project, including collaboration with peers , learning new digital tools , and cultural exchange . The survey also gathered insights on how teachers anticipate the project might influence their professional development , future teaching practices , and parent involvement .    By conducting this survey, we aim to design project activities that are inclusive, engag...

   This pre-test (initial assessment) was designed to identify preschool children’s prior knowledge and initial level of understanding related to the project topic before the implementation of the planned activities. Taking into account the children’s age and developmental stage, the assessment was carried out through simple and age-appropriate questions.    The information gathered through this initial assessment helped teachers identify children’s needs and interests, serving as a valuable starting point for planning meaningful learning activities. Based on the results, teachers were able to adapt teaching strategies, select suitable resources, and set realistic learning objectives tailored to the children’s abilities.    A detailed overview of the pre-test results has been compiled in an interactive digital flipbook, which includes summaries of the activities, examples of children’s responses, and visual documentation of their involvement. This format ...

    In December, our partner kindergartens successfully carried out Activity 2 - “The Magic of Winter Holidays Brings Us Together”, a joyful international event celebrating friendship, cultural diversity, and the shared spirit of the winter holidays.     The activity started with an international virtual meeting held on the Google Meet platform, during which children and teachers from all partner countries met online. The meeting took place at 10:15 AM (Romanian time) and offered a wonderful opportunity for young learners to get to know one another in a warm and festive atmosphere.     Throughout the online session, children enthusiastically introduced themselves, exchanged smiles and greetings, and participated in a cultural exchange by singing Christmas carols or winter songs specific to their countries. Each group proudly presented a song reflecting their national traditions, helping children discover how winter holidays are celebrated in different cultu...