Training of Trainers Network Innovative practices and eLearning resources for training teachers & trainers Training of Trainers Network Innovative practices and eLearning resources for training teachers & trainers 8 November 2001 Cedefop office Brussels 8 November 2001 Cedefop office Brussels Johan Van Oost president E.F.ODL State of eLearning in Flanders, Belgium & Europe

The European Federation for Open and Distance Learning is a pan-European network of national networks for ODL : Associazione CAMPO  Italy BAOL  The United Kingdom BE-ODL  Belgium FFFOD  France Linha Verde  Portugal NADE  Norway School for the Future  The Netherlands EVTA - ILO - EADL

To facilitate ODL-Projects To facilitate ODL-Projects To share Best Practice To share Best Practice To Promote ODL To Promote ODL Strategy

ODL in Europe Quality Assurance ODL in educational Sector Virtual Learning Research Experience Online Coaching Satellite applications Open Ateliers APP Quality Assurance ODL in educational Sector Virtual Learning Research Experience Online Coaching Satellite applications Open Ateliers APP UK The Netherlands NorwayItalyBelgiumPortugalFranceUK NorwayItalyBelgiumPortugalFrance

Social and Sector-based e-learning enhanced by professional ODL networks TO INNOVATE THE METHODS OF TRAINING & EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING THROUGH THE USE OF E-LEARNING, IN ORDER TO INCREASE FLEXIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY Kick-off meeting 22 & 23 November 2001 Project Start: 1 Jan End: 31 Dec. 2004

1 stimulate professional networks activities such as (virtual) seminars, exchange programmes 2 sectoral dimension workgroups based on several sectors, both national as international 3 focus on relevant social aspects creating chances for all without distinction of community, race, sex or social class 4 attention to permanent dissemination via events, newsletter, ETV website and closing seminar The main Aims of S²-NET Leading Core Partners

From idea to approval 19/01 20/03 10/05 11/09 Handing-in of the pre-proposal Approval & EC invitation for full proposal Handing-in of the full proposal Approval & EC invitation for pre- contract form XX/12 Signing of the contract EC & E.F.ODL Start 36 months project Kick-off 22 & 23 November 2001 Kick-off

WP 01 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - WP 06 – RESEARCH - Analysis/synthesis of the state-of- the-art knowledge, of the market, of policy, practice and research in the field of ICT training WP 05 – EVALUATION - WP 03 Selection of sectors WP 04 Selection of groups WP 03 Thematic activities WP 02 Thematic activities WP 04 Thematic activities WP 07 – DISSEMINATION - CLOSING SEMINAR NATIONAL LEVEL TRANSNATIONAL LEVEL WP 02 Literature and good practices from PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS WP 03 Literature and good practices from SECTOR-BASED WORKING GROUPS WP 04 Literature and good practices on SOCIAL ASPECTS/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WP 02 Selection of actors

Research Selection Sectors Preparation National WS National Workshop in UK & B Transnational Working Groups Preparation Transnational WS Transnational Workshop Closing Seminar Install Permanent Structure The role of BAOL & BE-ODL Sectorbased WG Professional Networks National Theme Day Participation in Virtual Seminar & Exchange programme Social Aspects & Equal opportunities National Theme Day Participation in Multi-Actoral WS

To facilitate ODL- Projects To facilitate ODL- Projects To share Best Practice To share Best Practice “Branding an ODL center” “ODL content” “ODL drop-outs” “ S²NET ”... “Seminar on good Practice in ODL” “ODL Benchmarking” “Exchange of e-knowhow packages between University & Organisation” “Training & Assesment through the Web” “Pedagogical Engineering in ODL” “ODL for disabled people”...ToPromoteODL

Trends in Belgium e-content RIO’s.com delivery of finished products e-coach Individual learning path End-users Learners Large companies

SME’s: conclusions There is a growing need for flexible learning solutions There is openess to use e-learning in a blended approach To buy or build and maintain e-learning solutions is expensive Availability of fast intra/internet access is key prerequisite Trends in Belgium Blend Methods Personalized content Personalized planning Personalized learning track

RENT A VIRTUAL ACADEMY Infrastructure + high speed connection - - LMS - - Content - - Coaching From 100 to users SUBSCRIBE FOR A COURSE From 1 to 100 users ICT ECONOMICAL TECHNICAL LANGUAGES SOFT SKILLS LEARNING SERVICE PROVISIONING Solutions in Belgium Application in SME environment

The advantages… 1. coach friendly tools f(platform) effective reach messages chatting online editing of content FAQ’s co-coaching e-testing Collaborative learning 3. Asynchronous coaching & reflection time 4. Online courseware courseware for Open and Distance Learning The disadvantages… 1. coach unfriendly tools f(platform): registration & administration 2. limited tools 3. written communication 4. overload of s and information 5. delayed feedback Platforms & E-Coaching

Logistics Facilities for the learner Facilities for the coach Facilities for administration & management Facilities for content Infrastructure LMS, possibilities

Small numbers Big numbers Products Services Correspondence Course Online Learning Resource Centre Virtual Campus Classroom Real-time ODL Tele-Tutoring Virt. Classroom Broadcast Course (radio, TV...) On-demand « Broadcast » The Trainers Profiles Coach Expert Tutor Teacher

E.F.ODL President Mr. Johan Van Oost phone: E.F.ODL Co-ordinator Ms. Helga Van Heysbroeck phone: E.F.ODL Secretariat Ms. Ann Decloedt phone: For additional questions or further dialog