Learning, networking and gaining self-confidence through the use of ICT
Brian HolmesHead of Department, Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture
Adult Learning Conference, Budapest,8 March 2011
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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”
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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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Learning 2.0
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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 equityRedecker et al (2009)
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Online learning communities
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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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Skills & competencies for the 21st Century
• 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’
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Challenges
Importance of motivation and self-esteem
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-confidencePOLE (2004)
Policy Observatory for Lifelong learning and Employability, POLE project
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Challenges
Overcoming the digital divide
Typical barriers and challenges
• Physical access• 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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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 in the education centres and in the community
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134275-LLP-1-2007-1-IE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP http://migrantict.ning.com/
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Grundtvig – Key competences kit
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142210-LLP-1-2008-1-ES-GRUNDTVIG-GMP http://www.keycompetenceskit.eu/
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/ improvement
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Example projects
Leonardo da Vinci - Tips
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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-LMPhttp://www.forcom.it/tipsproject/
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Example projects
Key activity 2 – Signs2go
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Website and e-learning support for deaf people wanting to travel and communicate usingBritish Sign Language
143392-LLP-1-2008-1-UK-KA2-KA2MP http://www.acm.no/signs2go
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Key Activity 3 - Bridge
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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, Slovenian) 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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Further examples
A document giving further examples from the LLP, Socrates and eLearning Programmes is available here:
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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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Thank you !
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