1. The European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning Quality and Accreditation in Lifelong Learning EDEN Conference 2005, Helsinki Dr. Ulf-Daniel Ehlers, University of Duisburg-Essen ulf.ehlers@icb.uni-essen.de Supported by the European Commission

2. TRIANGLE: Network of Networks European Quality Observatory (EQO) Sustainable Environment for the Evaluation of Quality in E-Learning (SEEQUEL) Supporting Excellence in E-Learning (SEEL) Guidelines, Benchmarks and Award for E-Learning-regions E-learning Quality Forum, Quality laboratory Portal and database for Quality strategies and experiences

3. What can you expect? (1)European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning (EFQUEL) (2)European Quality Mark (EQM): Transform the service portfolio of expertise which has been developed in the frame of three originating projects into an consulting, accreditation and certification model for different educational sectors. (3)European E-Learning Quality Service Portal (EQUAS): –single sign-on access point to ressources related with quality –services for searching, comparing and analysing quality approaches –recommendation as well as profiling mechanisms

4. (1) Foundation: Mission Our mission is to enhance the Quality of E- Learning in Europe by providing Services and Support for all stakeholders. The Foundation is built on principles of dialogue and inclusiveness to promote excellence and innovation to achieve Learning Europe.

5. (1) Foundation: Objectives Contribute to the quality of e-learning in Europe by building a sustainable environment that can express leadership in this field Promote the European diversity of quality approaches and services in the field of learning, education and training Connect results and concepts on European e-learning quality developed in three successful projects Broaden the discussion and discourse on E-Learning quality Provide a sustainable infrastructure as a single entry point for E-Learning quality.

6. (1) Foundation: Activities Identifying Actors involved with quality in European E- Learning to build a community of users and experts. Accompany EU policy developments in the field of E- Learning quality Produce and disseminate policy papers and recommendations Identify and harmonise existing E-Learning quality marks and promote the establishment of a new European E-Learning Quality Mark Monitor research and innovative practices and documents innovative initiatives and approaches. Install experts’ Working Groups depending on the needs arisen.

7. (2) European E-Learning Q-Portal Information Portals, RSS Feeds Quality Services Databases, Evaluation Services, etc. … Calendar, event list Documentation Services Community Services… Single Access Point for Quality www.qualityfoundation.org

8. (3) European Quality Mark ECTS CEL European DE Guide- lines Media Association Certificate Auto Industry Standard … … European Quality Mark for E-Learning (EQM) Description, Analysis, Comparison

9. Quality Portal Quality Mark Triangle Project European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning MENON, Belgium Foundation Members University Duisburg-Essen, Germany University Reading, UK FIM-NewLearning, Germany European SchoolNet, Belgium CEDEFOPEIFeL, France House of Quality

10. How can you participate? Your Contribution Share your experiences, questions and ideas with a growing network. Join the Foundation as member Your benefit Become a member of the European Quality Community Get in Contact with experts and users on a European level Get Access to up-to-date information on Quality!

11. Thank you for your interest! Questions? www.qualityfoundation.org - info@qualityfoundation.org