socrates programme onlinemath&sciences project results by 31 january 2007 and planning october...

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OnLineMath&Sciences Project

Results by 31 January 2007 and PlanningOctober 2005 – September 2007

Project OnLineMath&Sciences

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Objectives Development of on-line learning environment and courses in

mathematics and sciences based on demonstrations, simulations and problem-solving, and development of tools for distant group-work for university engineering education.

Development of new methods and tools for alternative assessment of student performance and achievements, and adaptation of the learning environment to the individual learning styles.

Training teachers for student centred coaching, development and use of eLearning materials and the on-line services for student support; and students for independent and activity-oriented learning.

Setting up comparative analyses for improving the understanding of learning processes and experiences in using information and communication technologies.


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Expected Outputs

Report on the need analysis;

eLearning environment OnLineMath&Science with training modules on mathematics, physics and chemistry;

Innovative testing system, based on problem solving in mathematics, physics and chemistry;

Support system of advisors/coaches and study and tutor guides;

Reports on the findings of the pedagogical research, comparative analysis.


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Report on the need analysis

Description and specification of the eLearning platform, evaluation system and training modules planning to satisfy the specific needs of each organisation.

Languages: BG, FR, EN

Deadline: December 2005

Responsible: TUS

Involved: all

Remark of the evaluator: the Need analysis report of ULB


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OnLineMath&Science with training modules on mathematics, physics and chemistry

OnLineMath&Science with communication tools

Learning materials in mathematics,

physics and

chemistry

Languages: FR, BG

Responsible: USTL, TUS

Involved: all


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OnLineMath&Science with training modules on mathematics, physics and chemistry

OnLineMath&Science with Communication tools:

Development of the environment and the tools for communication as forum, file sharing, June 2006

Adaptation of the environment to the specific needs of the user organisations, September 2006

Training of developers of courses, April 2006

Learning materials in mathematics, physics and chemistry

Independent modules available for adaptation into the specific curriculum of each partner university, June 2006.


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OnLineMath&Science

self-learning room in which course modules for stand-alone learning mode;

group-working room providing possibilities for collaborative learning with communication tools “forum” and file sharing;

library including downloadable electronics guides, course-books, movies;

simulation and project design virtual laboratory;

information desk including students enrolment facilities, courses information and schedules. ???


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ForEva

Innovative testing system, based on problem solving in:

mathematics,

physics and

chemistry


Responsible: UP

Involved: all


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Support system of advisors/coaches, study guides and tutor guides

“Local” tutoring in each institution in the two modes: face-to-face and Internet communication.

Training seminars for the tutors and electronic and paper-based guides will be developed.


Deadline: November 2006

Responsible: ULB, TUS, UCTM, UNED

Involved: all


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Reports on the findings of the pedagogical research, comparative analysis The experiment will be performed during the pilot test and

the field trials.

Pilot test : September-December 2006, small groups of students form TUS, UCTM, ULB.

Field trial : January-August 2007, larger groups of students from TUS, UCTM, ULB, USTL and UP.

Languages: ES, BG, FR, EN

Responsible: UNED (TUS will help)

Involved: all


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Pilot tests Two samples of students working on the same content, one –

learning on the Web-based modules and performing tasks on projects and the other - with traditional lecturing and laboratory practice methods.

By the end of the experiment the mean score and frequency distribution of the marks on both, knowledge test and performance on project development will be compared.

The information on the attitudes and perceptions of the students working with the Internet-based modules will be collected with interviews/discussions, questionnaire and records of communication files from the Java Communication tool during the pilot experiment.


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Evaluation

Pilot test

Field trial

Usability testing

External evaluator


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Dissemination

Publications on conferences (funding for conference fee and travel available).

Evaluator: dissemination activities to reach other target groups – secondary schools

Demo CD and a brochure on the languages of participating countries and in English

Enlarged network of partners


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Financial reports To revise the travel plan

One more meeting: in May in Brussels

In September in Sofia

To report the expenses in the form for the Final report

To spend the money corresponding to the plan and not later then 30 September 2007.

Special attention to the equipment expenses (depreciation)


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Next Meetings : Proposal

Brussels : May 24-27th

Sofia : September 16-19th


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New project proposal(s) Grundtwig (c) to assist people from vulnerable social groups and in marginal

social contexts, in particular older people and those who have left education without basic qualifications, in order to give them alternative opportunities to access adult education;

(e) to support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning;

(f) to improve pedagogical approaches and the management of adult education organisations.


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New project proposal(s) Grundtwig (c) multilateral projects, as referred to in Article 5(1)(e), aimed at

improving adult education systems through the development and transfer of innovation and good practice;

4.2.1. Priority 1: Integration of the common framework on key competences for lifelong learning in learning pathways for adult learners

Under this priority projects should focus on:

Widening access to fundamental basic skills such as literacy, mathematical competence, basic competence in science and technology and digital competence.


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New project proposal(s) Comenius to support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services,

pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning;

to enhance the quality and European dimension of teacher training;

to support improvements

(c) multilateral projects as referred to in Article 5(1)(e). They may include projects aimed at:

developing, promoting and disseminating educational best practices, including new teaching methods or materials;

developing, promoting and disseminating new teacher training courses or course content;


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New project proposal(s) Comenius Priority 2: The contribution of teacher education and training to the Lisbon

strategy

1.2.2.c. Approaches designed to encourage teachers to develop new pedagogical methods to increase pupil motivation

Projects on : curricula, courses or materials, methodologies and pedagogical strategies, during initial and in-service teacher training designed to increase pupil motivation, particularly for pupils at a socio-economic disadvantage.

1.2.3. Priority 3: Implementation of the Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning

Projects on: Policies helping educational providers to foster transversal competences, such as social and civic competences, cultural sensitivity and expression, digital competences, entrepreneurship, a sense of initiative and learning to learn, among all students.

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