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Using project-based applications in education and enriching teaching-learning environments with technology, besides supporting 21st century skills of teachers, positively affects their professional development. The integration of technology into education facilitates the implementation of both national and international projects in schools. The purpose of this study is to determine how eTwinning projects reflect on teachers' professional development. about eTwinning projects in Turkey are encountered quite a few studies. The research was conducted with 24 teachers from various branches who took part in eTwininng projects in the 2019-2020 academic year. Participants were determined according to the voluntary principle and appropriate sampling from non-random sampling methods. The data of the study were collected through semi-structured interviews, which took approximately 30 minutes. Five open-ended questions were asked to the participants to find the impact of eTwinning projects on teachers' professional skills. Descriptive and content analysis were used to analyze the data. Expert opinion and researcher triangulation were also included in data analysis. As a result of the research, it is seen that teachers describe their eTwinning projects with words such as cooperation, sharing, technological development and innovation. Participants express that eTwinning projects are embraced by teachers, they are willing to take part in the project process, teachers from all levels and branches should take part in eTwinng projects. In line with the analysis of the data obtained from the participants, it has been concluded that eTwinning projects have a positive effect on the professional development of teachers.

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