Adult Learning Conference, Budapest, 8 March 2011

1. Learning, networking and gaining self-confidence through the use of ICTBrian HolmesHead of Department, Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture Adult Learning Conference, Budapest, 8 March 2011

2. A digital worldThe 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 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

3. A digital worldSocial, 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, ... EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

4. A digital worldLearning 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) EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

5. 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 A digital worldOnline learning communities Ala-Mutka (2008) EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

6. A digital worldSkills & 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 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

7. ChallengesImportance 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) EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

8. ChallengesOvercoming 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 .... EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

9. Example projectsGrundtvig – 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 134275-LLP-1-2007-1-IE-GRUNDTVIG-GMPhttp://migrantict.ning.com/ EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

10. Example projectsGrundtvig – 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/ improvement 142210-LLP-1-2008-1-ES-GRUNDTVIG-GMP http://www.keycompetenceskit.eu/ EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

11. Example projectsLeonardo 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/ EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

12. Example projectsKey activity 2 – Signs2go 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 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

13. Example projectsKey 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, 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 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

14. Example projectsFurther examples A document giving further examples from the LLP, Socrates and eLearning Programmes is available here: http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/adult-learning-budapest-examples EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

15. 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) EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

16. 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 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest