- The document discusses the national cooperation model for e-learning in Estonia, including the establishment of the Tiger Leap Foundation in 1997 to develop IT infrastructure and basic computer skills, and two e-learning consortia formed in 2003 and 2005. - It describes the current state of e-learning in Estonia as of 2006, noting a lack of coordination and integration in early e-learning projects and initiatives. - The benefits of the e-learning consortia framework include developing and promoting e-learning, providing common resources like portals and learning management systems, and supporting quality, staff training, and international cooperation.

1. National cooperation model for e-learning Estonian e-Learning Development Centre Jüri Lõssenko October 07, 2009

2. Tiger Leap Foundation 1997-2000 Initiated 21.02.1996 Foundation formed in 1997 14 000 000 USD IT infrastructure and broadband Basic computer skills

3. Tiger Leap Foundation 2001-2005 Continuous teacher training Development of infrastructure Networking Support of small-scale projects at school level

4. Situation in 2006 Basic and secondary education: 10900 teachers have received basic computer training, 2600 enhanced training (out of 17000) 172 individual projects supported at school level 1 computer per 15-20 pupils 100% of schools have access to broadband

5. E-learning until 2003 Uncorrelated projects, At random platforms Often not integrated into regular curricul a Often ending upon end of cooperation grant s Mostly motivated by teachers ’ personal interest and curiosity not motivated by institutional policy Overall usage of e -l earning (with compulsory elements in web) is small There were no governmental e-learning initiatives in Estonia

6. ICT usage levels Presence of IT infrastructure and basic services Broad pedagogical use of ICT Infrastructure is a premise strategic choices of the institutions are most essential Use of ICT for strategic development of the educational institutions

7. Estonian e-University consortium 21.02.2003 7+2 Ca 59 000 students (95%) Estonian e-Vet consortium 16.02.2005 26+9+2 Ca 29 000 students (68%)

9. Photograph by Johhannes Pääsuke ( 1912 ) Copyright Estonian National Museum

10. … both a re consortium type cooperation bod ies between a) Estonian universities and b) vocational school s and applied universities for implementing e-Learning Initial creation of both consortia were bottom-up processes (from teaching staff level) Funded by the state, EU and (to lesser extent) institutional level

11. … do not guide strategic use of ICT Institutions are too big and autonomous However , changes of organisational logic and business models come to HEE due to changes in society, incl. g lobalisation effects … does support capacity building to be ready to implement full range of ICT strategic possibilities Mostly that means orientation to the teaching staff level No implication to educational approaches (instructional vs. constructivist) No implication whether using full or mixed mode e-learning

12. Framework benefits Cooperation in developing and popularising e-learning in Estonia Common portal for e-learning (course database and LOR, support materials for students, teachers and tutors) Common VLE(s) Cooperation in international projects Cooperation in promoting regional study opportunities

13. Framework benefits Promotes quality of education and lifelong learning best courses accessible to everybody, more opportunities for interdisciplinary programmes Wider, more flexible and better-quality learning opportunities for students clear and more open system for exchanging studies

14. Framework benefits Better information about learning opportunities common database and search engine for e-courses More reasonable use of resources common investments to environment, portal, technical support time of students and teachers central investment to e- course development Supports regional development with the help of regional study centres

15. Framework benefits Gives better chances for cooperation and competition One partner for enterprises (single gate to e-learning) easier and coordinated cooperation in international projects and organisations better opportunity to participate in “global educational market”

16. Financing in 2008 ESF and EC funding - 79 % Government funding - 17 % Annual consorti a membership fee s - 4 %

17. Staff training and support 3-level training programme Basic (3 courses) Intermediate (17 courses) Advanced (4 courses) Competences of educational technology Educational technologists and e-learning support staff

18. Teachers trained

19. E-learning content development Coordination and financial support Mostly blended courses to supplement face to face sessions Multimedia centres Materials detached from the courses and available in LOR

20. E-courses

21. E-students

22. Quality E-learning quality label Manual for quality e-course development Internationalisation EDEN, EADTU, EFQUEL, EIfEL, CC EC projects

23. Infrastructure Virtual learning environments Blackboard Vista Moodle IVA Integration of systems LOR and course database Integration between VLEs and SISs Multipoint videoconferencing and recording

25. Promotion Thematic networks Seminars and conferences E-learning newsletter

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