1. A European project on teachers’ professional profile in ICT for education http://ulearn.itd.ge.cnr.it/uteacher Istituto Tecnologie Didattiche, CNR, ITALY, (prime contractor) Università di Venezia, SSIS Veneto, Italy University of Glasgow, Faculty of Education, UK

2. AIMS To produce A Common European Framework for professional development in ICT for education An in-depth analysis of teachers’ professional profile in ICT for education that underpins national teacher training programs in Europe

3. What is the Common European Framework A Common European Framework for teacher’s professional development describes the profile of a teacher operating effectively within the knowledge society. It provides the basis for: Elaboration of syllabi on ICT for education; Harmonization of existing national programs or initiatives; Curriculum guidelines; Examinations, materials, textbooks, etc. Enhanced transparency in courses, syllabi and qualifications, thus promoting international co-operation and mobility

4. Users Syllabus designers Materials developers Publishers Stake-holders Decision makers Ministry officials Teachers Teacher trainers ………..

5. Indications on how to sustain the framework over time. Gathering data through national reports and questionnaires Project Steps/Outputs In-depth Analysis of teachers’ professional profiles in ICT for education that underpin national teacher training programs (a book) Identification of strong points and key competencies Definition of a Common European Framework describing the profile of a teacher operating effectively within the knowledge society (a book) Feasibility study Setting up a Network of National investigators Network of National Investigators across Europe.

6. Venice Seminar Day 2:Defining goals and outlining the Common European Framework Day 3:Examining the data emerging from the national reports, seeking relevant interpretation Day 4:Populating Common European Framework Day 5:Considering continuance Day 6:Seminar closure