3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Marlene Trummler University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Introduction Intention and objectives Focus of the database Development process (content & technical solution) Interlinkages with other 3-LENSUS deliverables Conclusion and lessons learned Outlook 2 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Database on Learning for Sustainable Development – intention & objectives To develop an freely accessible online database with the aim to: share and exchange knowledge and experiences among academic and non-academic stakeholders in the field of learning for sustainable development provide as much information as possible on ESD practice contain a wide range of projects that deliver ESD  networking HE institutions with both regional networks as well as learning networks 3 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Focus of the database Projects within the database are allocated to: Regional development Multi-oriented learning approaches Multi-stakeholder involvement Transdisciplinarity Empowerment 4 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Development process of the database 5 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz 04/2009 – 12/2009 brainstorming and developing a set of questions for the database brainstorming and comparison of technical possibilities setting up the first testing database 01/2010 – 02/2010 Testing the database & feedback first adaptations 03/2010 database goes online for public use 04/2010 – 05/2010 comprehensive dissemination activities feedback 06/2010 further restructuring and improvements ongoing dissemination investigations for improvements

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development The database form 1.Project information 2.Project description 3.Involved stakeholders 4.Learning activities 5.Impact on sustainable development 6 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development A variety of projects 28 project entries 6 European countries Projects in the field of: – Sustainability in higher education – Local community development – From global to local – Methods – Stakeholder involvement – …. e.g. Global Action Schools 2 Communities, Energy Academy, Teaching guidelines for water education,… 8 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Technical solution & user groups Requirements for technical implementation: Possibility to incorporate it into existing products Focus on a formal learning environment  2 levels of user groups: Viewers Project contributors 10 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Interlinkages with other deliverables 11 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz Database Collection of projects on learning for SD Database Collection of projects on learning for SD ESD Indicators Handbook Innovative practices Content level Technical level Virtual Learning Network Fig. Görsdorf 2009 COPERNICUS Alliance

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Conclusion Main functions of the database: It serves as an information network It provides education & learning facilities 12 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz Social Network Participation Education & Learning Research integration Leadership & Vision Fig.: Graz Model for Integrative Development, Mader C., 2009

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development The database as an information network Simple form of networks Main motivation: offer, share and exchange knowledge Is not primarily targeted on cooperation 13 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz Calculus based trust Information Network Knowledge Network Innovation Network Knowledge based trust Identification based trust Collaboration Cooperation Co-creation Fig. Mader 2009

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development The database as a source for education & learning Platform for higher education actors and regional actors to present and share project activities, good practices, challenges, success factors & experiences  People learn from each other’s projects and experiences  People learn for & reflect their own processes Database on Learning for Sustainable Development source of networking, support & inspiration aims at broadening, strengthening and promoting learning for sustainable development 14 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Lessons learned The database questions are comprehensive  time intensive to add projects  Difficulty in finding the balance between high quality projects and length/comprehensiveness 15 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Outlook – Future of the database Content based analysis of projects Integration of the database into other platform – COPERNICUS Alliance Adapt the database questions according to user feedback and analysis 16 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Thanks for your attention! 17 Conference – Thessaloniki, Marlene Trummler – University of Graz Marlene Trummler RCE Graz-Styria, University of Graz Database on Learning for Sustainable Development