The MOVE-ON project aims to increase lifelong learning for adults using mobile devices. It has a budget of €506,170 from 2011-2012 with partners from Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, and the UK. Unexpected developments include increased mobile device penetration, sophisticated portable devices, and more eLearning adoption. These developments have led to ubiquitous access to social networking and made the web a universal tool. MOVE-ON contributes to social inclusion by motivating mobile learning, exploring new styles, and removing barriers. Emerging priorities include active learning empowerment, higher user involvement, and a focus on senior learners.

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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