Bookfest 2025 - The results of the final questionnaire for students April 2025

In April 2025, the 60 participants in the eTwinning project Bookfest 2025, 27 from Romania and 33 from the Republic of Moldova, filled in the final questionnaire aimed at gathering their feedback regarding their experiences and impressions of the transnational partnership. Their responses were compiled and analyzed in order to understand the satisfaction levels, impact, and areas for improvement.

As far as the individual acheievement of the project goals is concerned, as a result of the students' participation in this year's edition of the eTwinning project, here is the hierarchy:

• 41 students - 68,3% :  to identify, share and integrate knowledge, skills, innovative teaching, learning and assessment techniques transgressing disciplinary practice;
• 40 students - 66,7% : to improve the key-competences as well as the digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and creativity of the participants;
• 29 students - 48,3% : to promote pupils as agents of change and both school communities as inclusive and innovative learning organisations;
• 28 students - 46,7% : to promote the values of eTwinning Schools: the commitment to shared leadership, collaboration, sharing and team work. 

 

When asked about their awareness of the importance of online safety, 58 students (96,7%) gave an affirmative answer, while only 2 students (3,3%) selected the answer Maybe, I'm not sure.

The key-competences most developed/improved by the participants during the project Bookfest 2025 were: 

• Personal, social and learning to learn competence - 40 students, 66,7%;
• Digital competence - 38 students, 63,3%;
• Multilingual competence (in English) - 35 students, 58,3%;
• Cultural awareness and expression competence - 34 students, 56,7%;
• Literacy competence (in Romanian) - 33 students, 55%;
• Citizenship competence - 20 students, 33,3%.

When asked which of their 21st century skills were improved during the project activities, the following answers were provided by the participants:

• 51 students, 85% : Learning Skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication);
• 34 students , 56,7 % : Literacy Skills (information, media, technology);
• 29 students, 48,3% : Life Skills (flexibility, leadership, initiative, productivity, social skills).

Here are the expressed preferences of the project participants concerning the collaborative results:

• the Bookfest 2025 Padlet of the project participants - 42 students, 70%;
• the multimedia presentations of favourite historical books - 29 students, 48,3%;
• the digital book in Romanian/English - 29 students, 48,3%;
• the digital workshop of inspirational/motivational posters - 28 students, 46,7%;
• the Wakelet collection of book reviews - 17 students, 28,3%.

The students' feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with high satisfaction scores which could reflect their interest in attending future editions of Bookfest.

The results of the final questionnaire completed in April 2025 indicate a successful and impactful edition of the eTwinning partnership. The data reflects a high level of student satisfaction and engagement, with the majority reporting meaningful personal and academic development.

The project objectives were largely achieved, with 68.3% of students successfully identifying, sharing, and integrating innovative educational practices, and 66.7% enhancing key competences such as digital literacy, critical thinking, and creativity. Furthermore, over 96% of participants demonstrated awareness of online safety, underscoring the project's effectiveness in promoting responsible digital citizenship.

In terms of key competences, the most significant improvements were observed in personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence (66.7%), followed closely by digital and multilingual competences. The development of 21st-century skills was also notable, especially in learning skills (85%), highlighting the project's role in fostering collaboration, communication, and creativity.

The students expressed a clear preference for collaborative outputs such as the Padlet (70%) and multimedia/digital creations, reflecting their active involvement and appreciation for interactive learning formats.

Overall, the positive feedback and high engagement levels point to the project's strong educational impact and suggest a sustained interest in future editions of Bookfest, reinforcing the value of international collaboration and innovative pedagogical approaches in student learning.