1. www.dansk.nu Mads Bo-Kristensen, ph.d. Ressource Centre for Integration Vejle, Denmark madbo@vejle.dk

2. National context Immigrant flow 16.000 migrants in 2008 (increase by 18% from 2007) Mostly from: –Poland & Germany (to work) –Ukraine, China & USA (to study) Majority of migrants come to work Over 30.000 work permits issued (17% increase from 2007) Mostly from EU countries: Poland, Germany, Romania, Lithuania; Non EU country: India

3. National context Family Reunification –Ca. 6.000 persons - 2008, same as 2003 figures Thailand, Turkey, Philippines 2.389 refugees (decreased by 52% since 2003) –From: Iraq, Russia (Chechniya), Iran, Afghanistan

4. National context Regulation and requirements concerning language proficiency Different rules for specific categories: –Nationals from Scandinavia –Migrants who wish to work or study –EU/EEC nationals –Migrants with close family ties in DK (family reunification) –Refugees/Asylum Seekers To obtain working permit: –Nationals from Scandinavia – no work permit needed –EU/EEC nationals – after EU rules on free movement –Third country nationals – after DKs Law on Migration –Special rules, easier access to labor market for professionals, e.g. Pay Limit Scheme, Positive List Scheme, Green Card scheme, Corporate Scheme)

5. National Context The Integration Act of 1995 –provides for free teaching of Danish as a Second Language, Danish culture, and labour market culture for all migrants and refugees. –37 hours per week, up to 3 years. –Responsibility of the Municipality. Offer guidance and skills improvement schemes, job internships, employment with government subsidy; and mentoring Condition for extension of stay and Permanent Stay & Work permit: –Should have completed the Danish education (lang. & culture) –Should have passed Danish Lang. Test either Danskuddannelse 2 or Danskuddannelse 3

6. Background and development of www.dansk.nu 2004 – 2007 Language schools, Business Colleges, Adult Education Centres, universities. e-learning materials e-learning rooms e-learning courses Local subdomains

7. Use of ICT Approach, design and procedure Educational design –View of language –View of language learning Interface design –ICT design –Graphic design

8. Problems and solutions IT vs. pedagogy Development processes Dissemination and use

9. Results 2009 Dissemination The European Language Label Award (dsa- com Project in 2004; Our Common Language, 2008) Educational innovations Feedback from students and teachers Inspiration to future projects Perspectives –Educational –Technological (e.g. mobile platform and Web 2.0)