1. Caroline Reid Kathy Wilson Head of Learning and Teaching Head of Practice Learning C.Reid@mdx.ac.ukK.Wilson@mdx.ac.uk Middlesex University

2. Intensive Programme Applications Where do you start ? Read the guidelines – many times ! Priorities Main Objectives You need to make them work for you – bring them to life

3. IP Priorities Must involve higher education institutions from at least three countries At least one must belong to the European Union, all must hold an Erasmus University Charter Funding can be requested for up to 3 consecutive years; renewal is not guaranteed Focus on subject areas which do not lend themselves to extended periods of study abroad Are part of integrated programmes of study leading to recognised double or joint degrees Respond to demonstrated needs and challenges at European level Use ICT tools and services to support the preparation and follow up of the IP, contributing to a sustainable learning community in the subject area concerned

4. IP Objectives To improve quality and increase the volume of student and staff mobility throughout Europe To improve quality and increase the volume of multilateral cooperation between HEI in Europe To increase the degree of transparency and compatibility between HE and advanced vocational education qualification gained in Europe To facilitate the development of innovative practices in education and training at tertiary level, and their transfer, including from one participating country to others To support the development of innovative ICT based content, services pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning

5. Set the context what is MINE Group photo and Logo (1 min)

7. Assessment and Learning opportunities Digital videos Facebook introduction and discussions Reflective blogs Student conference and tool kit Digital stories

8. Connectivism and Personal Learning (Siemens and Downes 2004) (Steve Wheeler http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/)

17. Questions ?