eTwinning: alliances in diversity toward a common goal- sustainable development

Abstract

The eTwinning platform has enabled collaboration between two European university institutions, one located in Italy and the other in Spain. Both have teamed up to work towards a main objective: the development of educational materials related to renewable energy, specifically solar and hydro energy, aimed at primary school pupils. The secondary objective is to evaluate the previous knowledge of eTwinning, the learning styles of the students and their perception of the experience of creating materials using the method called Corners of Learning Styles for Primary, Secondary and Higher Education (REAPSES). This article presents a detailed description of the mixed study carried out by one of the institutions, with the participation of 61 students. The study uses questionnaires and addresses the analysis of results through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Despite the technological and linguistic challenges faced, this collaboration successfully culminated in the creation of 56 educational materials. This experience gave university students the opportunity to develop practical skills and technological competencies, while improving their social skills, contributed to their integral development and enriched the teaching and learning process in a diverse European context.