SOCRATES PROGRAMME OnLineMath&Sciences Project Results by 31 January 2007 and Planning October 2005 – September 2007

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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.

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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.

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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.

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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. ???

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME ForEva Innovative testing system, based on problem solving in:  mathematics,  physics and  chemistry Languages: BG, FR, EN Responsible: UP Involved: all

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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. Languages: BG, FR, EN Deadline: November 2006 Responsible: ULB, TUS, UCTM, UNED Involved: all

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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.

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME Evaluation Pilot test Field trial Usability testing External evaluator

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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 Special attention to the equipment expenses (depreciation)

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME Next Meetings : Proposal Brussels : May th Sofia : September th

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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.

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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; 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.

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME 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;

Project OnLineMath&SciencesSOCRATES PROGRAMME New project proposal(s) Comenius Priority 2: The contribution of teacher education and training to the Lisbon strategy 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 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.