2 learn A cross European project exploring the use of ICT to support the development of learning to learn competencies and transition into Higher Education. EDEN Synergy Workshop Budapest October 2013

2/7 eLene2learn The current eLene2learn project is three year multi-stakeholder network project (Page 63) Aim: To develop and share understanding of how ICT can be used to support transition into higher education and the development of life long learning to learn competencies.  Teachers and pupils in secondary education (SE)  Teachers and students in first year of higher education (HE)  Policy makers

3/7 eLene2learn  Three Phase Project (Dec Nov 2014)  9 European partners + Associate Partners  400 Participants in Local Focus Groups  100 Participants in our Webinars  147 members Facebook

4/7 eLene2learn: Activity  Identifying and describing existing practices, tools and methodologies in the application of ICT to the development of learning to learn competencies;  Implementing and evaluating a selection of approaches in a range of educational settings;  Extending these practices to other groups, such as adults returning to or entering HE;  Drawing out the lessons learnt, with particular reference to the transferability of these approaches;  Raising awareness of the contribution and challenges of using ICT and digital media in supporting the development of learning to learn competencies in lifelong learning transitions beyond the network itself.

5/7 eLene2learn: Learning to learn competencies Skills included in learning to learn competences:  self-regulation  self-assessment  communication (reading and writing)  thinking, problem-solving and decision making;  ability to handle obstacles and change  being creative;  working with others  self-management;  motivation and confidence Modified from: Education Council (2006) Recommendation on key competencies for lifelong learning. Brussels: Official Journal of the European Union ( annex, paragraph 5).

6/7 eLene2learn: Groups of ICT tools Social Networks A Digital Media, Serious Games, Virtual Worlds B ePortfolios, Blogs C

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8/7 eLene2learn: Phase 1 Phase 1: Practice Exchange  Desk research (national education systems, existing scenarios and examples of applications)  Focus Groups (events and reports)  Questionnaires  How to Guide of scenarios and examples published on the website.  Presentation and webinar at EDEN Conference in Porto 7 th June 2012

9/7 eLene2learn: Phase 2 Phase 2: Implementation (July 2012 – December 2013)  Training events and workshops  Information exchange activities which include three webinars  Case study reports  Implementation Report  EDEN Synergie Conference (October 2013)

10/7 eLene2learn: Phase 3 Phase 3: Lessons Learnt (November 2013 – December 2014)  Final Report  Final Conference Barcelona: October 2014

11/7 eLene2learn: Key Points of Synergy  Networking  Sharing information  Identifying examples of good practices  Piloting best practice  Where might we find over laps/synergy in terms of our current focus?  Transition  LL Competencies  ICT Tools  How can we ‘develop’ the ‘material, processes and networks’  What do our partners need (teachers and pupils/students)?  Have we identified any Emerging Themes – for new bids.

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