Presentation for ICT for inclusive learning, 10-11 November, Florence http://eruralnetconference.com/

1. e-ruralnet network conference, Florence,
10-11 November 2011
Inclusive, social, networked learning
with ICT
Brian Holmes
Head of Department, Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture

2. Inclusive, social, networked learning
with ICT
 Digital world
 Challenges
 Example projects
EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme
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3. A digital world
The oldest blogger in the world
María says…
“No one listens to old people”
“Life has to be lived. Don‟t
take pills and fall asleep in
the armchair”
“Internet has given me a new
lease of life. But I don‟t see
any old people‟s homes
offering their residents
internet”
http://amis95.blogspot.com
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4. A digital world
Social, networked learning
• Flexible learning; any time, anyplace,
anyone, any reason
• Personalised, networked and social
• Collaborative, with peers, in communities
• Creative, innovative, stimulating
• Formal, non-formal, informal
• Learning orchestrated by teachers,
trainers, facilitators, ...
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5. A digital world
Learning 2.0
Study on the impact of social computing
on education and training (E&T)
Conclusions include:
• Organisational innovation in E&T,
opening up to society, new partnerships
• Fosters the development of transversal
skills
• Can help mitigate inequalities and
encourage active citizenship
• Can provide great opportunity for
inclusion and equity Redecker et al (2009)
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6. A digital world
Online learning communities
Study on new learning communities
supported by ICT
Conclusions include:
• Online communities support intentional
and non-intentional learning
• Participants can follow and observe life
of others, encouraging reflection
• Support active learning of all key
competences and transversal skills
• Digital competence important, as is
attitude
• Provide new opportunities for equality
Ala-Mutka (2008)
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7. A digital world
Skills & competencies for the 21st Century
OECD conference on New Millennium Learners
• 21st century skills to support creativity and innovation:
– Digital competence
– Ability to work in teams
– Autonomy
– Sensitivity to different cultures
– Ethics, etc
• From specialists to „versatilists‟
http://www.nml-conference.be
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8. Challenges
Overcoming the digital divide
Typical barriers and challenges
• Physical access, lack of
infrastructure and services
• Socio-economic background
• Physical and mental disabilities
• Digital competence
• Language skills
• Lack of guidance and pedagogical
support
• Lack of self-confidence, self-esteem,
motivation, inspiration ....
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9. Challenges
Importance of motivation and self-esteem
Policy Observatory for Lifelong learning and
Employability, POLE project
Conclusions include:
• E-learning has deepened rather than widened
learning
• Adult learners and the disadvantaged have yet to
be reached
• Insufficient consideration of the social context for
learning and motivation
• Need to focus more on self-esteem and
self-confidence
POLE (2004)
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10. Example projects
eTwinning
An online community for
schools, teachers and pupils
www.eTwinning.net
• Joint pedagogical projects
• Teachers‟ professional development
• 88 000 registered schools Computer generated image
• 144 000 registered users of the eTwinning online
community of teachers
• 20 800 projects
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11. Example projects
Grundtvig – Migrant ICT
Integrating migrants into a new
culture and also helping them
to develop IT skills and secure
a relevant job or go on to
further education
Products and results of interest
to Adult Education Authorities
and Providers, Tutors and
Guidance Counsellors working
134275-LLP-1-2007-1-IE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP in the education centres and in
http://migrantict.ning.com/ the community
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12. Example projects
Grundtvig – Key competences kit
To offer a quality methodology
and didactic materials focused
on the acquisition of the 8 key
competences of Lifelong
Learning recommended by the
European Commission
For adults with lack of training
and education gaps in order to
strengthen their personal
fulfilment, social inclusion and
employment access/ 142210-LLP-1-2008-1-ES-GRUNDTVIG-GMP
improvement http://www.keycompetenceskit.eu/
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13. Example projects
Leonardo da Vinci - Tips
Designed and developed a training
course for people interested in
working in the field of cultural
mediation in Europe
Based on T-learning methodology
integrating E-learning, mobile
learning and TV-learning
134119-LLP-1-2007-1-IT-LEONARDO-LMP
http://www.forcom.it/tipsproject/
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14. Example projects
Key activity 2 – Signs2go
Website and e-learning support
for deaf people wanting to travel
and communicate using
British Sign Language
143392-LLP-1-2008-1-UK-KA2-KA2MP
http://www.acm.no/signs2go
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15. Example projects
Key Activity 3 - Bridge
To help older people to use ICT in daily
life and to take advantage of the
opportunities of the information society
Develop educational materials in the
main partner languages
(English, Italian, German, Polish, Slov
enian) for older people, for use in
training courses and self-instruction 504867-LLP-1-2009-1-SI-KA3-KA3MP
http://www.seniors-bridge.eu
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16. References
Ala-Mutka, K. (2010) Learning in informal online networks and communities,
Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), JRC, European
Commission (ONLINE -
http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=3059)
POLE (2004) Technologies for the Knowledge Society & Lifelong Learning,
Policy Observatory for Lifelong Learning and Employability, MENON
Network EEIG. (ONLINE - http://thor.lrf.gr/pole/key_report_web.pdf)
Redecker, C., Ala-Mutka, K., Bacigalupo, M., Ferrari, A. & Punie, Y. (2009)
Learning 2.0: the impact of Web 2.0 innovations on education and training
in Europe, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), JRC,
European Commission (ONLINE -
http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=2899)
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17. Thank you !
„I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think‟
Socrates
DG Education and Culture:
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/index_en.html
The Lifelong Learning Programme:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/en/llp/index_en.htm
The Executive Agency:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu
eacea-info@ec.europa.eu
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