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EUE-Net Meeting Amsterdam, October 20, 2008. Annemie Boonen, EuroPACE. Guidelines for PPS in Europe Virtual Support Models for Transnational PPS. Annemie Boonen, EuroPACE. Transnational Practical Placement of Students. Will become more common Corresponds to further internationalisation
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EUE-Net Meeting Amsterdam, October 20, 2008 Annemie Boonen, EuroPACE
Guidelines for PPS in Europe Virtual Support Models for Transnational PPS Annemie Boonen, EuroPACE
Transnational Practical Placement of Students • Will become more common • Corresponds to further internationalisation • Require international experience • For Student-Enterprise-University • Slightly different modalities • Ex. Not always sure that the student is a possible future employee • Adapt framework accordingly
Virtual Support • Definition - concepts/objectives/... • Different aspects & phases • Variety of technologies
Technologies • Variety of technologies • Videoconference (ISDN/IP), Computer conferencing Social software tools, collaborative workspaces,... • Check availability and restrictions in E-U • Define code of conduct • Assure support and training for all involved • Chose in view of expected activities and outcomes
Preparatory phase: Before PPS • Selection of students • Language training • Cultural integration (incl. enterprise culture) • First contact with enterprise. Meeting with colleagues/peers • Meeting E-U-S
Follow-up during PPS • Student can maintain contact with U • Advice • Continue study programme (courses, exams,...) • Contacts with peers in U or E. Peer community, exchange experiences • Electronic diary, weblog,... • Intermediate evaluation schedule • Virtual meetings between E-U-S
Post PPS • Not as obvious as with some university programmes: ex. ‘Virtual Alumni’ • Community of ‘trainees’/peers • Seminars, exchange of experiences, case studies, best practice • Student can maintain contact with E
A special case Virtual Student Placement
Virtual Student Placement • Definition: //Virtual mobility • Student remains in home country • Student ‘works’ from a distance using ICT • Only possible in certain specific cases • Ex. E focused on distance work... • Ex. E fully international working environment... • Requires openness to innovation • Define framework -> apply rules as for traditional PPS
Thanks! Annemie.boonen@europace.be
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