1. The MOVE-ON case
Web 2.0 for Social Inclusion: Bridging Practices and Policies
Elena Avatangelou, EXODUS S.A.
Ildiko Mazar, EDEN
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2. A few words about MOVE-ON
 Professional Learning for Adults on the move
 Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) - LEONARDO DA
VINCI Sub-programme
 Total budget: € 506.170 - EC Grant: € 379.626
 Duration: 1 January, 2011 – 31 December, 2012 (24 months)
 Consortium members:
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EXODUS S.A. - GR (Coordinator)
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ALBA Graduate Business School - GR
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Consorzio per la Ricerca e l’Educazione Permanente - IT
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Institute of Technology and Development Foundation - BG
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EDEN – European Distance and E-Learning Network - UK
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3. MOVE-ON & Life-long Learning
 Challenge: increase the volume of
participation of adult professionals in
learning and vocational education
 Utilise possibilities offered by smart portable
devices (smart phones, tablets, etc)
 Motivate, enable and support busy adult
professionals in learning on-the-move.
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4. m-Learning: How?
 Short “episodes” of content, max 10 min.
each
 To be studied at the “non-place”
 At learner’s own time and pace
 New pedagogical approach
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5. 1. Unexpected technological developments in
the last five years
(in relation to MOVE-ON) (in general)
 High mobile devices  Web 2.0 boom
penetration in most European  Social networking
countries
 Introduction and success of
 Low cost for Internet
sophisticated portable devices connection and for purchasing
(like iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, devices
tablets, etc.)
 Increase in eLearning adoption
by professionals
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6. 2. How have these
developments affected social
inclusion?
 Ubiquitous user availability (online 24/7)
 Devices easy to use – low learning curve
 Social networking applications available and
widely spread - regardless of age
 Web becomes a tool, not a leisure time
activity
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7. 3. How is MOVE-ON contributing to social
inclusion?
 Motivating and facilitating adult learners to engage in mobile
learning activities
 Explores a new learning style and methodology
 Helps professionals remain competitive in the workplace
 Removes time / place / pace / equipment barriers for learning
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8. 4. Emerging issues/future priorities in
the field of Web 2.0 and social inclusion
 Active / Participatory learning empowerment
 Higher user involvement
 Content ownership and IPR
 Interactive learning experience
 Focus on senior learners / users
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