1. Vorsprung durch Technik: developing an online version of the European Language Portfolio Eighth Annual Irish Technology Users’ Conference Dublin Institute of Technology Jennifer Bruen and Juliette Péchenart School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies, Dublin City University 25 th May 2007

2. What is a European Language Portfolio (ELP)? An ELP is a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences. Source : http://www.coe.int/portfolio http://www.coe.int/portfolio

3. ELP - Three Components PassportBiography ∆ Dossier

4. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages BeginnerA1 A2 IntermediateB1 B2 AdvancedC1 C2

5. Disadvantages of “paper” portfolio  Large and unwieldy  Awkward to transport  Difficult to navigate  Does not exploit opportunities offered by ICT

6.  EU-Funded Lingua 2 Project (2004-2007)  On-line, interactive version of the ELP with an enhanced intercultural dimension  Uses Moodle as VLE Project development LOLIPOP learning platform  8 countries (Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Spain)  12 partners  7 target languages

7. Advantages of online LOLIPOP ELP  Increased connectivity  Motivation through animation  Ease of navigation  Portability  Potential for tandem learning using share function and moodle platform

8. The LOLIPOP ELP http://polya.computing.dcu.ie/tmoodle/