1. Learning, networking and gaining self-confidence through the use of ICT Brian Holmes Head of Department, Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture Adult Learning Conference, Budapest, 8 March 2011

2. A digital world The oldest blogger in the world 2 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://amis95.blogspot.com María says… “No one listens to old people” “Life has to be lived. Don’t take pills and fall asleep in the armchair” “Internet has given me a new lease of life. But I don’t see any old people’s homes offering their residents internet” http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

3. A digital world Social, networked learning Flexible learning; any time, anyplace, anyone, any reason Personalised, networked and social Collaborative, with peers, in communities Creative, innovative, stimulating Formal, non-formal, informal Learning orchestrated by teachers, trainers, facilitators,... 3 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

4. A digital world Learning 2.0 4 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme Study on the impact of social computing on education and training (E&T) Conclusions include: Organisational innovation in E&T, opening up to society, new partnerships Fosters the development of transversal skills Can help mitigate inequalities and encourage active citizenship Can provide great opportunity for inclusion and equity Redecker et al (2009) http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

5. A digital world Online learning communities 5 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme Study on new learning communities supported by ICT Conclusions include: Online communities support intentional and non-intentional learning Participants can follow and observe life of others, encouraging reflection Support active learning of all key competences and transversal skills Digital competence important, as is attitude Provide new opportunities for equality Ala-Mutka (2008) http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

6. A digital world Skills & competencies for the 21st Century 21st century skills to support creativity and innovation: –Digital competence –Ability to work in teams –Autonomy –Sensitivity to different cultures –Ethics, etc From specialists to ‘versatilists’ 6 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.nml-conference.be OECD conference on New Millennium Learners http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

7. Challenges Importance of motivation and self-esteem Conclusions include: E-learning has deepened rather than widened learning Adult learners and the disadvantaged have yet to be reached Insufficient consideration of the social context for learning and motivation Need to focus more on self-esteem and self-confidence 7 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme POLE (2004) Policy Observatory for Lifelong learning and Employability, POLE project http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

8. Challenges Overcoming the digital divide Typical barriers and challenges Physical access Socio-economic background Physical and mental disabilities Digital competence Language skills Lack of guidance and pedagogical support Lack of self-confidence, self-esteem, motivation, inspiration.... 8 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

9. Example projects Grundtvig – Migrant ICT Integrating migrants into a new culture and also helping them to develop IT skills and secure a relevant job or go on to further education Products and results of interest to Adult Education Authorities and Providers, Tutors and Guidance Counsellors working in the education centres and in the community 9 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme 134275-LLP-1-2007-1-IE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP http://migrantict.ning.com/http://migrantict.ning.com/ http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

10. Example projects Grundtvig – Key competences kit 10 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme 142210-LLP-1-2008-1-ES-GRUNDTVIG-GMP http://www.keycompetenceskit.eu/http://www.keycompetenceskit.eu/ To offer a quality methodology and didactic materials focused on the acquisition of the 8 key competences of Lifelong Learning recommended by the European Commission For adults with lack of training and education gaps in order to strengthen their personal fulfilment, social inclusion and employment access/ improvement http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

11. Example projects Leonardo da Vinci - Tips 11 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme Designed and developed a training course for people interested in working in the field of cultural mediation in Europe Based on T-learning methodology integrating E-learning, mobile learning and TV-learning 134119-LLP-1-2007-1-IT-LEONARDO-LMP http://www.forcom.it/tipsproject/ http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

12. Example projects Key activity 2 – Signs2go 12 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme Website and e-learning support for deaf people wanting to travel and communicate using British Sign Language 143392-LLP-1-2008-1-UK-KA2-KA2MP http://www.acm.no/signs2gohttp://www.acm.no/signs2go http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

13. Example projects Key Activity 3 - Bridge 13 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme To help older people to use ICT in daily life and to take advantage of the opportunities of the information society Develop educational materials in the main partner languages (English, Italian, German, Polish, Slovenian) for older people, for use in training courses and self-instruction 504867-LLP-1-2009-1-SI-KA3-KA3MP http://www.seniors-bridge.eu http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

14. Example projects Further examples A document giving further examples from the LLP, Socrates and eLearning Programmes is available here: http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/ adult-learning-budapest-examples 14 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

15. References Ala-Mutka, K. (2010) Learning in informal online networks and communities, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), JRC, European Commission (ONLINE - http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=3059) http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=3059 POLE (2004) Technologies for the Knowledge Society & Lifelong Learning, Policy Observatory for Lifelong Learning and Employability, MENON Network EEIG. (ONLINE - http://thor.lrf.gr/pole/key_report_web.pdf)http://thor.lrf.gr/pole/key_report_web.pdf Redecker, C., Ala-Mutka, K., Bacigalupo, M., Ferrari, A. & Punie, Y. (2009) Learning 2.0: the impact of Web 2.0 innovations on education and training in Europe, Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS), JRC, European Commission (ONLINE - http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=2899) http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=2899 15 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest

16. Thank you ! 16 EACEA - Lifelong Learning Programme ‘I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think’ Socrates http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/en/llp/index_en.htm The Lifelong Learning Programme: DG Education and Culture: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/index_en.html The Executive Agency: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu eacea-info@ec.europa.eu http://www.slideshare.net/holmebn/holmes-adult-learning-Budapest