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How to complete the Europass Language Passport. The current situation. Is there a better way?. More and more people are taking their ‘digital world’ with them Instant communication Everything – everywhere!. Changing technology -Smartphones. Benefits.
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How to complete the Europass Language Passport The current situation
Is there a better way? • More and more people are taking their ‘digital world’ with them • Instant communication • Everything – everywhere!
Benefits • People carry their smartphone so they carry their ELP too • Intuitive user-friendly interface • Can be updated in seconds • Can be sent via email instantly
iPhone app • Version initially developed as part of the ELP-desk project
Android ELP App • Designed for use with all Android smartphones and tablets • Uses the gestures and navigation familiar to Android users • Allows Android smartphone users to complete, save, update, present and email their ELP
Pdf output • A pdf is created from the information entered by the owner • This can be emailed to another person directly from the device • A covering message can be included
Other operating Systems? How can we cover other operating systems? • Windows Phone 7 / Windows mobile • Blackberry • Symbian • Linux
The webapp • iOS& Android are ‘Native Apps’ which are device-based • The webapp allows users with ANY mobile device to complete the ELP from their smartphone or tablet • The screens automatically span to the optimum size /layout • Their information is saved ‘externally’ on a secure server and can be accessed by the user at any time
Evidence? • Is self assessment accurate / truthful? • Do employers believe what people say? • Is there a way of helping to prove that a person is at the level they say they are? • Yes! - provide evidence: images, text files, video, sound files etc to complement the ELP
The full set! • iOS – for iPhone and iPad • Android – for all phones (HTC / Samsung and others) using the android operating system • A ‘Webapp’ for all other smartphones • A ‘Desktop’ version with added dossier / eportfolio function