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The European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning
Quality and Accreditation in Lifelong LearningEDEN Conference 2005, HelsinkiDr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers, University of [email protected]
Supported by the European Commission
TRIANGLE: Network of Networks
European Quality Observatory (EQO)
Sustainable Environment for the Evaluation of Quality in E-Learning (SEEQUEL)
Supporting Excellence in E-Learning (SEEL)
Guidelines, Benchmarks and Award for E-Learning-regions
E-learning Quality Forum, Quality laboratory
Portal and database for Quality strategies and experiences
What can you expect?
(1) European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning (EFQUEL)
(2) European Quality Mark (EQM): Transform the service portfolio of expertise which has been developed in the frame of three originating projects into an consulting, accreditation and certification model for different educational sectors.
(3) European E-Learning Quality Service Portal (EQUAS):
– single sign-on access point to ressources related with quality– services for searching, comparing and analysing quality
approaches– recommendation as well as profiling mechanisms
(1) Foundation: Mission
Our mission is to enhance the Quality of E-Learning in Europe by providing Services and Support for all stakeholders.
The Foundation is built on principles of dialogue and inclusiveness to promote excellence and innovation to achieve Learning Europe.
(1) Foundation: Objectives
• Contribute to the quality of e-learning in Europe by building a sustainable environment that can express leadership in this field
• Promote the European diversity of quality approaches and services in the field of learning, education and training
• Connect results and concepts on European e-learning quality developed in three successful projects
• Broaden the discussion and discourse on E-Learning quality
• Provide a sustainable infrastructure as a single entry point for E-Learning quality.
(1) Foundation: Activities
• Identifying Actors involved with quality in European E-Learning to build a community of users and experts.
• Accompany EU policy developments in the field of E-Learning quality
• Produce and disseminate policy papers and recommendations
• Identify and harmonise existing E-Learning quality marks and promote the establishment of a new European E-Learning Quality Mark
• Monitor research and innovative practices and documents innovative initiatives and approaches.
• Install experts’ Working Groups depending on the needs arisen.
(2) European E-Learning Q-PortalInformation Portals, RSS Feeds
Quality ServicesDatabases, Evaluation Services, etc.
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Calendar, event list
Documentation Services
Community Services…
Single Access Point for Quality
www.qualityfoundation.org
(3) European Quality Mark
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European DE Guide-
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Media Association Certificate
Media Association Certificate
Auto Industry Standard
Auto Industry Standard
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How can you participate?Your Contribution• Share your experiences, questions and ideas with a
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Your benefit• Become a member of the European Quality Community• Get in Contact with experts and users on a European
level• Get Access to up-to-date information on Quality!
