High Schoolers Talk I eTwinning

  By Hilal İnal, Şehit Mehmet Şengül Science High School, Eskişehir, Türkiye On June 1st, Şehit Mehmet Şengül Science High School students carried out a Ted Talk Day as the dissemination event of our eTwinning project "High Schoolers Talk I"                                                               Our Ted Talk Day Event Introduction for High Schoolers Talk I eTwinning Project Objectives of the Initiative This special event was organized to spotlight the intellectual achievements of our students and to share the core values of our collaborative project with the wider educational community. By providing a platform for public speaking in English, our main goal was to demonstrate how critical thinking and effective communication can empower young learners to become confident global citizens who can articulate complex ideas. ...

Working Together for a Green Future: The Story of Team 7 "Sustainability" In our eTwinning project "Highschoolers Talk" a group of students from Turkey and Romania joined forces for an important mission. They worked on a topic that matters to everyone today: “Simple Ways to Live a More Sustainable Life”. By working as a multinational team, Orhun, Bianca and Ada have showed that we can make a big difference when we share our ideas across borders. The team didn't just want to list tips; they wanted to tell a story that would change how people think. They organized their speech into three clear parts: Orhun (TR) started the video with a "Wake-Up Call" called “The Weight of a Single Choice”. He talked about how our daily decisions like using a plastic bottle or a reusable one really add up. He reminded us that every small choice has a big impact on the planet. Bianca Raluca (RO) handled the main part of the speech title...

 As Team 4 , we recently completed an exciting project exploring the impact of our daily routines on our personal growth. Under the guidance of our mentor, Derya Veziroğlu, our team members—Öykü Bedia, Theodora Sorana, and Esra Derya—connected across borders to explore "The Power of Small Habits in Personal Development." Here is a look at our journey and how we brought this project to life: 1. Digital Collaboration (WhatsApp Coordination) Teamwork started with communication. As suggested in our project guidelines, we managed the entire process through a dedicated WhatsApp group. This is where we brainstormed opening hooks, shared our research, and gave each other feedback on our speech drafts. Even though we were in different schools, the group kept our "team spirit" alive! 2. Research & Content Creation We divided our TED-style talk into three key stages to give a complete and impactful presentation: Öykü Bedia (Introduction): She researched the foundation o...

  Dissemination Event In Burdur, TÜRKİYE : High Schoolers Talk I By Bedia TEKŞEN, Ercan Akın Fen Lisesi, Burdur/TÜRKİYE On March 25, 2026 , we, the English Language Teaching Department o f Ercan Akın Fen Lisesi—Bedia Tekşen, Nida TÜRKELAY, Hakan SANLI, and Nejla YEŞILOVA— organized a remarkable dissemination event at Burdur Public Library for the eTwinning project High Schoolers Talk I .    Purpose of the Event The dissemination event aimed to share the outcomes of our collaborative international project, highlight student achievements, and inspire the wider community with the voices of young learners. By bringing together educators, students, and local stakeholders, we sought to showcase the power of cross-cultural collaboration and public speaking in ENGLISH. Atmosphere and Participation The event was marked by an atmosphere of enthusiasm and pride. High school students from Burdur, together with our Lithuanian guest students, presented speeches on diverse topic...

As Team 5 , we recently completed an exciting project exploring the evolution of healthcare. Under the guidance of our mentor, Nida Türkelay, our team members—Ayşenaz, Samet, and Andreea—connected across borders to build a bridge between the medicine of the past and the technology of the future. Here is a look at our journey and how we brought this project to life: 1. Digital Collaboration (WhatsApp Coordination) Teamwork started with communication. We managed the entire process through a dedicated WhatsApp group . This is where we brainstormed ideas, shared our research, and gave each other feedback on our presentation drafts. Even though we were in different places, the group kept our "team spirit" alive! 2. Research & Content Creation We divided the topic into three key stages to give a complete picture: Ayşenaz (Introduction): She researched the roots of modern medicine. By comparing how a simple flu was once deadly to how easily we treat it today, she reminded us th...

  Behind the Scenes with Team 2: A Collaborative Approach to Empathy and Community By Sorana Necula Teacher Coordinator, Colegiul Național "George Coșbuc" Cluj-Napoca, Romania As the coordinator for Team 2 in the "High Schoolers Talk I" project, I have had the privilege of observing a truly meaningful collaborative process. Our mixed-country team was tasked with exploring a nuanced and highly relevant subject for today's youth: Mental Health, Empathy, and Stronger Communities, with a specific focus on understanding other cultures. Watching our students from Romania and Turkey navigate this theme with maturity, structured effort, and mutual respect has been a rewarding professional experience. The final presentation is the result of careful planning, but the steps the students took to get there are equally worth highlighting. To properly address the complexity of the topic, we divided the presentation into three distinct but connected segments, allowing each stu...