1. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
Promoting e-learning in the Baltic Sea region area; the role of a virtual Baltic University and individual universities: The Baltic Sea as an area of cooperation in higher education
Paula Lindroos
BUP-centre director
Åbo Akademi University
Finland

2. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
E-learning - why, how and when
(Rudyard Kipling’s three wise men)

3. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
WHY?
For the university:
- to make education more international
- to increase the quality of education
- to widen the offer of education

4. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
WHY?
For the teacher:
- to have more variation in the learning process
- to have access to the expertise of other teachers (i.e. in BUP-interdisciplinary courses)
For the student:
- to make education more attractive
- to be involved in an international network already during undergraduate studies

5. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
HOW?
1. A multitude of technical solutions available:
a) direct contacts between teachers and students in the network
b) only materials available on internet
c) a combination of a) and b)

6. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
HOW?
Administrative solutions – in the network
1. Elements e-learning are included in courses
2. Courses given in the virtual mode:
a) Where is the teacher? More than one teacher?
b) Who is the responsible ”owner” of the course?
c) Can we have joint courses? Mutual exchange of courses – parts of courses?

7. Baltic University Programme Rectors’ conference 14-16.10.2009
WHEN?
- When students have a good command of a common language
- When teachers have the capacity to take in e-learning moments in their courses or to become teachers for a virtual classroom
- Other aspects?