1. G roupe I nter Universitaire R omand d’ A ccompagnement et de F ormation en E -Learning Bern, 5 Nov. 2004 Gir@fe Overview & Forthcoming Steps D.Peraya, C. Frété TECFA/FPSE-UniGe (Inter-institutional Network of Support and Training in e- Learning)

2. Fribourg Genève Neuchâtel Lausanne NTE : has a long history (1996) - very experienced and active TECFA CEL : recently created (september 2003), not yet fully operationnal “Coordination e- Learning” unit Created in September 2004 “Enseignement et Technologie” unit being stuctured The structure of Girafe: diffrerent contexts… e-learning project partners

3. Workshops 14 september, Lausanne  Morning : workshop with project partners presentation of the results drawn from InterSTICEs Thematic discussions : success factors, ressources and teaching & learning activities, sustainability, forums  Afternoon : portal-training for Girafe partners 28 september, afternoon, CVS days, Neuchâtel : The importance of pedagogical support in E-learning project development Overview of the work performed

4. Building of a community of Practice (Making the most of the results and insights drawn from the IntersTICEs mandate) One meeting a month between Girafe members:  Exchange of experience  Partners formulate the nature of the support needed for themselves and e- learning project partners  Discussion on next steps to be taken Design and continuous improving of a collaborative space (CMS – portal) http://girafe.unige.chhttp://girafe.unige.ch Pooling and organization of ressources in the portal: General issues & step by step practical advising Background tasks & Ongoing steps

5. Organization of Training periods Four thematic training days addressed to e-learning project partners  support activities on themes and practical issues chosen according to expressed needs (success factors, ressources and teaching & learning activities, sustainability, designing of environments) Designing of a « certifying » continuous professional training for e-learning project partners Thematic day for girafe partners (support to centres) Forthcoming steps

6. Expansion and sustainability of the network Incorporation of other units in Girafe :  Faculty of theology in Geneva  French speaking FNL community  University of Montréal Involvement in national and international networks Investigations in order to find later financings