The 7 th EDEN Research Workshop Webinar on Social Networks 22 nd October, 2012 Leuven, Belgium

I learn to learn… I like to learn… eLene2Learn  eLene2learn forms a multi-stakeholder network, exploring and promoting the contribution of ICT and digital media in supporting the development of learning to learn competencies in lifelong learning transitions.  9 European partners and their national Focus Groups (HE/SE teachers + students)  Project duration

Why this topic? Challenges in transitions of lifelong learning  adapting to new physical & virtual environments  different teaching and learning approaches  live, learn and work within new communities Transition from SE to HE  students feel lost in HE > ineffective learning  students lack learning to learn competences necessary in HE  high dropout rates in early HE years

Why this topic?  Effective learning to learn competences help learners to deal with transitions more effectively.  ICT (Social networks, digital media, serious games, virtual worlds, ePortfolio and blogs)  may support development of learning to learn competences.  If the same approaches/tools are used throughout SE and HE the transition phase may be easier for students and more effective in terms of learning.

Learning to learn competences  self-regulation  self-assessment  self-management  thinking, problem-solving and decision making  ability to handle obstacles and change  being creative  communication (reading and writing)  working with others  motivation and confidence etc.

ICT in developing learning to learn competences (Phase 1) Desk researchFocus Groups in partner countriesOnline questionnaires

Groups of ICT tools Social Networks A Digital Media, Serious Games, Virtual Worlds B ePortfolios, Blogs C

Research FinlandPolandItalyFranceGermanyScotlandGreeceCatalonia HE teachers: 102 SE teachers: 71 HE students: 82 SE students: 130 TOTAL: 385

ICT tools used by teachers 

Purpuse of use CommunicationCollaborationGroup workingPeer review Exchange materials Overcome obstacles Promote creativity Problem solving Stimulate motivation Resources management Time management Self- management Self-assesment Use of guideance Develop research competences Material storage

Advantages Flexibility and availibility Effectivity Just-in-time, up-to-date information Stimulate motivation Group work, collaboration, cooperation Sharing knowledgeAssessmentReusability Knowledge/resource managemnt Dynamic, interactive, easy to use AuthonomyLearn to think Personalisation Connection between formal and informal learning Close to student

Disadvantages Piaglarism („copy and paste”) Work/information overload Problems with selecting valuable materials Books and other resources not so popular anymore Technological barriers Need for good planning Lack of teacher trainings Lack of personal contact Focus on form rather than on content Time consuming Impersonal and isolating

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