A summary of the work of the MicroHE Project, which has examined applications of MicroCredentials to Higher Education. The presentation examines the definition of the term, and looks in detail into policy implications of this definition.
International Quality Assurance to support High Quality Micro-CredentialsAnthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation discusses the challenges to quality assurance of micro-credentials, focusing especially on actions institutions can take to enhance recognition and usability of the concepts
Quality Assurance Digital Education: Lessons from the Maltese ExperienceAnthony Fisher Camilleri
As in other sectors, digital education is rapidly deconstructing concepts which lie at the core of established educational systems and which form the bedrock of our quality assurance systems. In a digital world, how do we define a Higher Education Institution, how do we define a credential or even, how do we define a course? How do concepts such as formal and non-formal learning stand up to scrutiny? How do we establish jurisdiction for purposes of accreditation? Assuming we can define these concepts adequately, are current system of quality assurance fit for purpose? Is quality assurance merely a protective tool, or can it be used to stimulate and mainstream digital education?
The presentation will address all these questions from the perspective of a small EU member state and member of the EHEA, using the under-development Maltese digital accreditation system as a case study.
The presentation gives an overview of how micro-credentials are essential tools towards promoting open education. It looks at initiatives to improve uptake of open education including MicroHE, OEPASS, ECCOE and Europass
The presentation gives a broad overview of the role of micro-credentials in improving the responsiveness of education to change, and of enabling personal learning pathways, especially in times of crisis.
It also takes a look at important areas of development to enable interoperability of credentials in Europe, as well as barriers to implementation.
Implementing QA in Complex Organisations: Applications of Theory to Education...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
A description of how Kaizen Quality Philosophy, and Issue-Management techniques from the software industry can be used to enhance internal quality assurance within Higher Education Institutions.
Delivered at the CROQANET Workshop in Zagreb on 20th December 2018
A Rapporteur's Summary and opinion of the State of Digital Education, based on the proceedings of the conference of the same name held in Attard, Malta on 19th-20th January 2017.
International Quality Assurance to support High Quality Micro-CredentialsAnthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation discusses the challenges to quality assurance of micro-credentials, focusing especially on actions institutions can take to enhance recognition and usability of the concepts
Quality Assurance Digital Education: Lessons from the Maltese ExperienceAnthony Fisher Camilleri
As in other sectors, digital education is rapidly deconstructing concepts which lie at the core of established educational systems and which form the bedrock of our quality assurance systems. In a digital world, how do we define a Higher Education Institution, how do we define a credential or even, how do we define a course? How do concepts such as formal and non-formal learning stand up to scrutiny? How do we establish jurisdiction for purposes of accreditation? Assuming we can define these concepts adequately, are current system of quality assurance fit for purpose? Is quality assurance merely a protective tool, or can it be used to stimulate and mainstream digital education?
The presentation will address all these questions from the perspective of a small EU member state and member of the EHEA, using the under-development Maltese digital accreditation system as a case study.
The presentation gives an overview of how micro-credentials are essential tools towards promoting open education. It looks at initiatives to improve uptake of open education including MicroHE, OEPASS, ECCOE and Europass
The presentation gives a broad overview of the role of micro-credentials in improving the responsiveness of education to change, and of enabling personal learning pathways, especially in times of crisis.
It also takes a look at important areas of development to enable interoperability of credentials in Europe, as well as barriers to implementation.
Implementing QA in Complex Organisations: Applications of Theory to Education...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
A description of how Kaizen Quality Philosophy, and Issue-Management techniques from the software industry can be used to enhance internal quality assurance within Higher Education Institutions.
Delivered at the CROQANET Workshop in Zagreb on 20th December 2018
A Rapporteur's Summary and opinion of the State of Digital Education, based on the proceedings of the conference of the same name held in Attard, Malta on 19th-20th January 2017.
Discussion of the key concepts which need to be considered when accrediting digital education, based on the research done by the Maltese Government while designing its system.
Presented at the Maltese EU Presidency Conference on "The State of Digital Education" in Attard, Malta on 19th January 2017.
Presentation by Ferenc Tátrai PhD – EDEN European Distance and e-Learning Network, at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
The presentation introduces the concept of Open Educational Credentials as the third pillar to accomany Open Educational Resources and Practices.
It also introduces ongoing initiatives that can be used to implement the concept.
Presentation by Dénes Zarka (Director at BME-MTI) at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
Presentation on how students and student representatives can affect the Quality Assurance Processes, at each stage of Quality Assurance, from determining requirements, to internal quality assurance to external quality assurance.
Delivered at the QA Peer Learning Stakeholders Workshop organised by the National Centre for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation (ANQA) in Yerevan, Armenia on 25-01-2017.
In response to an increased demand from education providers, including offshore educational providers, the Maltese Government has decided to examine the design of a national accreditation system for e-learning in Higher Education, with particular emphasis on non-traditional forms of education such as MOOCs. This presentation describes the first two steps of a design thinking approach, to consider the challenges and opportunities which are informing the thinking of policy-makers, and examines the scenarios which may arise out of each one, with the aim of providing a basis for future ideation, prototyping and testing of an accreditation system.
Delivered at the EDEN Annual Conference in Budapest, 17th June 2016
Challenges Facing Professional Higher Education in Central and South-Eastern ...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
Summary of the report by the same name, available at https://procsee.eu/outputs/pcs/.
Presents policy challenges facing professional higher education based on a stakeholder consultation conducted during 2016 in Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
Collaboration around HVET & PHE in Europe: Initial Findings from ResearchAnthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation considers the first findings of the https://beehives.de project, on why, where and how students, institutions and employers in Higher Vocational Education collaborate.
Presented at the Beehives expert roundtable in Brussels, Belgium
An adaptation of Anthony Camilleri's presentation, delivered in the frame of this year's European Distance Learning Week on 6 November 2018. The recording of the webinar is available from http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/edlw-2018/. https://www.slideshare.net/anthonycamilleri/open-credentials-for-open-education-moving-the-needle-forward
The presentation gives an overview of the ECBCheck Initiative for quality of e-learning programmes consisting of a community of practice, a self-assessment tool and a certification label.
The presentation gives a brief introduction to blockchain technology, and explores possible applications for the technology to the Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning within the European Union.
Delivered with Alex Grech at the European Validation Festival in Brusels on 15-16 June 2018
ISO 21001 is an upcoming new standard for Educational Organization Management Systems. This presentation gives a brief overview of ISO and how it works, Management Systems in general, the specifics of the ISO 21001 standard, how it differs from ISO 9001, and how certification works.
Developing a system for the accreditation of digital learning in MaltaStrategyWorks
Slides underpinning a presentation at EDEN 2016 in Budapest. Work in progress related to development of a robust, transparent accreditation system for digital education.
Discussion of the key concepts which need to be considered when accrediting digital education, based on the research done by the Maltese Government while designing its system.
Presented at the Maltese EU Presidency Conference on "The State of Digital Education" in Attard, Malta on 19th January 2017.
Presentation by Ferenc Tátrai PhD – EDEN European Distance and e-Learning Network, at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
The presentation introduces the concept of Open Educational Credentials as the third pillar to accomany Open Educational Resources and Practices.
It also introduces ongoing initiatives that can be used to implement the concept.
Presentation by Dénes Zarka (Director at BME-MTI) at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
Presentation on how students and student representatives can affect the Quality Assurance Processes, at each stage of Quality Assurance, from determining requirements, to internal quality assurance to external quality assurance.
Delivered at the QA Peer Learning Stakeholders Workshop organised by the National Centre for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation (ANQA) in Yerevan, Armenia on 25-01-2017.
In response to an increased demand from education providers, including offshore educational providers, the Maltese Government has decided to examine the design of a national accreditation system for e-learning in Higher Education, with particular emphasis on non-traditional forms of education such as MOOCs. This presentation describes the first two steps of a design thinking approach, to consider the challenges and opportunities which are informing the thinking of policy-makers, and examines the scenarios which may arise out of each one, with the aim of providing a basis for future ideation, prototyping and testing of an accreditation system.
Delivered at the EDEN Annual Conference in Budapest, 17th June 2016
Challenges Facing Professional Higher Education in Central and South-Eastern ...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
Summary of the report by the same name, available at https://procsee.eu/outputs/pcs/.
Presents policy challenges facing professional higher education based on a stakeholder consultation conducted during 2016 in Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.
Collaboration around HVET & PHE in Europe: Initial Findings from ResearchAnthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation considers the first findings of the https://beehives.de project, on why, where and how students, institutions and employers in Higher Vocational Education collaborate.
Presented at the Beehives expert roundtable in Brussels, Belgium
An adaptation of Anthony Camilleri's presentation, delivered in the frame of this year's European Distance Learning Week on 6 November 2018. The recording of the webinar is available from http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/edlw-2018/. https://www.slideshare.net/anthonycamilleri/open-credentials-for-open-education-moving-the-needle-forward
The presentation gives an overview of the ECBCheck Initiative for quality of e-learning programmes consisting of a community of practice, a self-assessment tool and a certification label.
The presentation gives a brief introduction to blockchain technology, and explores possible applications for the technology to the Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning within the European Union.
Delivered with Alex Grech at the European Validation Festival in Brusels on 15-16 June 2018
ISO 21001 is an upcoming new standard for Educational Organization Management Systems. This presentation gives a brief overview of ISO and how it works, Management Systems in general, the specifics of the ISO 21001 standard, how it differs from ISO 9001, and how certification works.
Developing a system for the accreditation of digital learning in MaltaStrategyWorks
Slides underpinning a presentation at EDEN 2016 in Budapest. Work in progress related to development of a robust, transparent accreditation system for digital education.
Presentation by Ildiko Mazar, Research & Development Associate, Knowledge Innovation Centre at the 2018 European Distance Learning Week's second day webinar on "Line Between Non-formal and Formal Education – Recognition and Credentialing of Learning " - 6 November 2018
Recording of the discussion is available: https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/pnfwkquboctj/
Lessons from the front line: Next generation knowledge management using socia...Velrada
Now more than ever, we are witnessing the dynamic and interconnected relationship between technology and human interaction impacting the KM space. This is being driven in part by consumer device proliferation and changing user expectations exhibited by the extraordinary rise in use of social networking platforms – with the opportunities and challenges that they bring. The way we are using the web in our personal lives and the effectiveness of this form of online engagement, coupled with a deeper understanding of how social methodologies can be integrated into the business world is forcing large, corporate organisations - which have traditionally been challenged in adopting new ways of working or processing and integrating information – to change their approach to KM, treating information and knowledge as an asset, and can be used to drive value creation through sustaining and improving competitive advantage, delivering insights and enhancing team and organisational productivity.
OEWeek 2019 - Open Credentials for Open EducationIldiko Mazar
In the frame of the #OEWeek 2019 we devoted a 60 minute webinar to introduce and discuss the developments and latest achievements of 2 of its Erasmus+ co-funded projects, namely OEPass and MicroHE, focusing particularly on the Learning Passport (https://oepass.eu/outputs/learningpassport/) and the Credentials Clearinghouse (under construction). The full recording of the webinar is available at https://gofile.me/6AA3s/QiwqiBXDY
Industry competency models promote an understanding of the skill sets and competencies that are essential to educate and train a globally competitive workforce.
The Competency Model Clearinghouse is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and provides validated industry competency models and tools to build a custom model and career ladder/lattice for your industry. Information about it can be found at: http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/
Sadly, this is not well marketed, and few workforce professionals seem to know that it even exists!
This session on the Competency Model Clearinghouse will provide an overview of the Clearinghouse and the use of its 22 industry models for Career Pathways and Sector Strategies initiatives. It will show how to use the models to define regional skill requirements, provide career guidance and exploration, support area businesses’ human resource functions, frame certification requirements, and to develop industry-driven curricula.
You do not want to miss this important webinar!
About the presenter:
Alyce Louise Bertsche is the Principal Investigator and Project Manager for the USDOL/ETA Competency Model Initiative. Alyce Louise has over 25 years of experience in the fields of education and employment and training, and is currently a consultant with JBS International in North Bethesda, MD. She has been instrumental in many initiatives to define essential skills for the workplace, including SCANS, Equipped for the Future, the National Retail Federation’s Skill Standards; and the National Skill Standards Board.
Ll from over 200 projects presentation fileKMIRC PolyU
The talk summarises the lessons learnt from nearly 200 cases of Knowledge Management journeys by Hong Kong and Asian enterprises. Much of the data is gained through the extensive number of student, consultancy and research projects carried out or supervised by KMIRC staff at private companies, non-profit social services organizations and government departments.
Presentation at the conference: The New Student: flexible learning paths and future learning environments. Austria's Presidency Event, Vienna 21st Sept 2018
Understanding user needs in a corporate settingDEVELOP Project
In this presentation Dr Neil Peirce (Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) gives an overview of the DEVELOP project and presents the Design Thinking approach used for the system prototyping and user testing.
Similar to MicroHE: Observations on MicroCredentials (20)
The presentation examines current inefficiencies in educational systems, and how new technologies, in particular blockchain might be used to address some of these issues.
The presentation gives a general introduction to blockchain technology, examines currently deployed uses in education, considers future scenarios for development, as well as gives recommendations to European policymakers on how to support blockchain initiatives in education.
Delivered by Anthony F. Camilleri & Alex Grech for an internal seminar at the European Commission in Brussels on 08.02.2018
Standardising Management Systems for Educational Organizations – implications...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation contains an overview of the upcoming ISO 21001 standard, which will be published in early 2018 as a Management System Standard for Educational Organizations. It shows how ISO 21001 overcomes some of the chief criticisms and limitations of applying ISO 9001 to the field of education, and discusses the principles on which the standard is based. Additionally, it briefly presents the structure of the standard, and discusses how it may be used in conjunction with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the EHEA to fit within an international framework of standards applicable to education.
In three parts the presentation considers:
What challenges are there in assessing the new European Standard and Guideline for Quality Assurance in Higher Education on Student Centred Learning?
What indicators an be used to measured Student Centred Learning in Higher Education Institutions?
What does an increased focus on student-centred learning mean for the Higher Education sector more generally?
Presented at the PASCL Final Conference in Brussels on 27/05/2016
Working on the Relationship: Quality Assurance as a Tool for Improving Labour...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
While ensuring student employability, improving cooperation with the labour market and acting as engines for economic growth are increasingly core missions for universities, they are still often weakly represented in Quality Assurance procedures. Using data from a number of EU projects, including PHExcel, HAPHE and Beehives, as well as the upcoming ISO Management Systems for educational organizations (ISO 21001), the presentation will consider a variety of quality approaches which can help institutions in designing, implementing, monitoring and improving their relationship with the labour market, and give tips on their practical implementation.
Delivered at the SPACE Annual Conference in Ghent, on 20.04.2016.
Supporting students to become active and engaged citizens
Strengthening the civic responsibility of universities
Ensuring Equity in Higher Education
Examples from the IDEAS database
The presentation gives an overview of the stakeholder engagement on professional/higher vocational education at the three levels of practice, system and standards. It pays particular attention to capacity building of engagement capacities in the Slovenian context.
Delivered at the 5. letna konferenca 'Kakovost v višjih strokovnih šolah‘
25/11/2015 - Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Conclusions of the PHExcel (Professional Higher Education Excellence Seminar)Anthony Fisher Camilleri
Conclusions of the PHExcel Conference on Excellence in Professional Higher Education, held in London on 18th-19th November 2015, delivered by Anthony F. Camilleri (Knowledge Innovation Centre).
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
3. a credential is a documented
statement made about a person
(by another person)
Getting the
Terminology
Right
www.microcredentials.eu
4. a learning credential is
a documented statement
made about a person’s learning
(by another person)
Getting the
Terminology
Right
www.microcredentials.eu
5. a micro-credential
is a subunit of a credential
Getting the
Terminology
Right
www.microcredentials.eu
9. Key
Features
of Micro
Credentials
www.microcredentials.eu
• Open Access
• Standardised Unit of Measure
• credit system
• expressed as learning outcomes
• Small
• (10 ECTS-equivalents max?)
ECTS-equivalent = approx. 10 hours of teaching, and 15
hours of self-motivated study
made up of distinct units
18. Understanding
Prevalence
www.microcredentials.eu
HE Institutions Lack Understanding
of Micro-Credentials
• Institutions are lacking practical already existing
examples of Short Learning Programmes &
Micro-Credentials
• Institutional chain of command missing for
SLPs/Micro-Credentials (e.g. roles are unclear)
• Business model is missing and considerable
share without plans to develop one
19. Understanding Prevalence
www.microcredentials.eu
Recognition mechanisms enable Micro-
Credential adoption
Our study indicated that recognition
mechanisms lead to increased intention to
adopt Micro-Credentials
"...MCs need to be easily accredited by accredition agencies."
"...MCs need to be compatible with national/European qualifications
frameworks."
Intention
to Adopt
Lack of
Recognition
Mechanisms
20. Technology
Standards
www.microcredentials.eu
MicroHE Metadata Standard
Main Innovations
• Qualifications, Modules and Micro-Credentials
to be expressed with same vocabulary across
all levels of education
• Captures Formal, Non-Formal learning using
same vocabulary
• Allows for credentials of different types from
different providers to be bundled into larger
credentials
23. Technology
Demonstrator
www.microcredentials.eu
‘Self-Sovereign’ model for managing MCs
• Allows user to collect micro-credentials from
different institutions in the network and save them
in the same wallet
• Allows user to collect a batch of credentials and
request a new credential on the basis of
them from any institution within the network
• Credentials stored on the blockchain
credentify.eu
24. www.microcredentials.eu
Forecasting Key
Drivers for
Transformation
Flexible and
Personalized
offerings
New Learner
Paradigms
Resolving
skill Mismatch
Synergies between
HEIs and Employers
Demonstrating
granular
competence
Redefining
Recognition
Improved quick
cycle education
access to the
disadvantaged
Societal Impact
26. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
You can download this presentation at:
Anthony F. Camilleri
anthony@knowledgeinnovation.eu
https://www.microcredentials.eu