ict supported learning as part of lll in rural areas - a european perspective

ICT SUPPORTED LEARNING AS PART OF LLL ICT SUPPORTED LEARNING AS PART OF LLL IN RURAL AREAS IN RURAL AREAS

A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVEA EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Fouli PapageorgiouDr. Fouli PapageorgiouManaging Director, PRISMAManaging Director, PRISMA--Centre for Development StudiesCentre for Development Studies

ViceVice--President, Euracademy AssociationPresident, Euracademy Association

“Technology and the creation of new opportunities in rural territories”“Technology and the creation of new opportunities in rural territories”International WorkshopInternational Workshop

Covilhã, Portugal, 15 September 2010Covilhã, Portugal, 15 September 2010Parkurbis Auditorium Covilhã Science and Technology ParkParkurbis Auditorium Covilhã Science and Technology Park

Content of presentation

� current policies of the European Union in the filed oflifelong learning (LLL) with emphasis in rural areas andthe use of ICT in learning

� the vision and trendsthat are emergingfor the future of� the vision and trendsthat are emergingfor the future ofICT-supported learning in Europe

� some initial statistics that have been produced by theEuracademy Observatory / e-ruralnet research in 9countries.

The policy context

1. LLL for business competitiveness, economic development, social cohesion

2. Lisbon Strategy: ICT has a prominent role to achieve its goalsgoals

3. Elearning Initiative 2000-2006: use ICT for learning, learn to use ICT

4. Education and Training 2010 Programme: new skills for new jobs, creativity and innovation, key competences

5. Lifelong learning Programme, 2006

Lifelong and lifewide learning?

ICT-supported learning is a powerful toolfor fostering learning in schools and universities and

promoting equity of learning for individuals

for accelerating learning and innovation within organisations.for accelerating learning and innovation within organisations.But,,,

� has not helped student mobility and professional development. as much as expected

� has limited effect on adult education,

� has only limited impact on business development, and no benefits for the small and medium sized enterprises

� Has not helped rural areas overcome the skills gap

The Future of ICT-supported learning

� Mapping Major Changes to Education and Training in 2025 (JRC –IPTS)

� Learning in informal networks and communities (JRC –IPTS)

� Learning, Innovation and ICT - the ICT Clusters

The Future of ICT-supported learning

Goals1. Increase the uptake of lifelong learning, especially in rural

areas

2. Eliminate the digital divide2. Eliminate the digital divide3. Change the teaching and learning methods in formal and

informal learning: learner-centred approach, virtual group work, inquiry projects, interactive learning

4. Change the technological environment: make use of new mobile learning environments with phones, game consoles and MP3 players; simulations, gaming, virtual reality, immersive environments

5. Introduce organisational innovation, including e-assessment for certification

New learning culture

� a new learning culture places the individual learner at the centre of learning, integrating learning to everyday life, making it more relevant and attractive

� Drop the e in e-learning – it is about learning in a digital and networking societyand networking society

� Individual learners take greater responsibility for their learning

� Providers embrace a more open and flexible learning environment

� Interaction among learners, building e-communities

� Learning becomes a social process – it is lifelong and lifewide

The e-learning market: Ongoing research by the Euracademy Observatory of e-learning in rural areas and the e-ruralnet project

1. E-learning providers: the main players

2. E-learners

3. Control group of individuals with no experience of e-learning

The providers of e-learning

Targeting rural areas

Proportion of providers per country offering special e-learning services to rural areas

60,0%

70,0%

0,0%

10,0%

20,0%

30,0%

40,0%

50,0%

GR DE HU PL UK PT FI ES IT

Yes


Specialisation of providers in e-learning :

% e-learning staff in training providers' organisat ion

0,5

0,6

0

0,1

0,2

0,3

0,4


% e-learning staff


Client targeting

Priority targeting- to companies

4

4,5

5

0

0,5

1

1,5

2

2,5

3

3,5


Large companies (over 250 employees)

Medium companies (50 - 250 employees)

Small companies (10 - 50 employees)

Micro companies (less than 10 employees)

Public sector organisations


Client targeting

………………………………… Priority targeting - to individuals

4

4,5

5

0

0,5

1

1,5

2

2,5

3

3,5


Employees in companies

Self- employed

Unemployed

Students

Other individuals

The providers of e-learningContent of courses

Subjects offered by e-learning providers

80

90

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70


Business and management

Technical subjects of the secondary sector

Technical subjects of the primary sector

Tourism

ICT, communications etc.

Other serivices

Languages

The providers of e-learningEnablers of e-learning

What is expected from e-students to successfully co mplete e-learning courses

5

6

0

1

2

3

4


Self- discipline

Willingness to learn

Critical thinking

Perseverance

Time availability

The providers of e-learningCritical factors for providers

Most important factors for the successful delivery of e-leaning

5

6

0

1

2

3

4


Connection to fast internet

Training of staff

Efficient administration

Planning ahead with new technologies

Good marketing

Suitable course subjects/topics available

The providers of e-learningFunding of e-learning clients

Method of funding e-learning courses

80

90

100

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70


Privately paid by employers

Privately paid by trainees

Full subsidies provided to trainees by Government orEU

Partly subsidised / Partly privately paid


Innovativeness

E-learning providers' assessment of their own innov ativeness

70

80

0

10

20

30

40

50

60


innovative e-learning courses

Conclusions

� diversity of supply of e-learning across Europe, in terms of content and targeted individuals - companies

� importance placed on training of staff and planning for new technologies

� wish to be innovative in pedagogy and technology� wish to be innovative in pedagogy and technology

� rural areas are specifically targeted by a fair proportion of providers

� level of specialisation of providers rather high in most countries

� e-learner most important enablers are willingness to learn, self discipline and perseverance, traits belonging to a new learning culture created within a digital and networking environment

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