1. 2 learn A cross European project exploring the use of ICT to support the development of learning to learn competencies and transition into Higher Education. EDEN Synergy Workshop Budapest 19-21 October 2013

2. 2/7 eLene2learn The current eLene2learn project is three year multi-stakeholder network project http://www.elene2learn.eu/ (Page 63)http://www.elene2learn.eu/ Aim: To develop and share understanding of how ICT can be used to support transition into higher education and the development of life long learning to learn competencies.  Teachers and pupils in secondary education (SE)  Teachers and students in first year of higher education (HE)  Policy makers

3. 3/7 eLene2learn  Three Phase Project (Dec 2011- Nov 2014)  9 European partners + Associate Partners  400 Participants in Local Focus Groups  100 Participants in our Webinars  147 members Facebook

4. 4/7 eLene2learn: Activity  Identifying and describing existing practices, tools and methodologies in the application of ICT to the development of learning to learn competencies;  Implementing and evaluating a selection of approaches in a range of educational settings;  Extending these practices to other groups, such as adults returning to or entering HE;  Drawing out the lessons learnt, with particular reference to the transferability of these approaches;  Raising awareness of the contribution and challenges of using ICT and digital media in supporting the development of learning to learn competencies in lifelong learning transitions beyond the network itself.

5. 5/7 eLene2learn: Learning to learn competencies Skills included in learning to learn competences:  self-regulation  self-assessment  communication (reading and writing)  thinking, problem-solving and decision making;  ability to handle obstacles and change  being creative;  working with others  self-management;  motivation and confidence Modified from: Education Council (2006) Recommendation on key competencies for lifelong learning. Brussels: Official Journal of the European Union (30.12.2006 annex, paragraph 5).

6. 6/7 eLene2learn: Groups of ICT tools Social Networks A Digital Media, Serious Games, Virtual Worlds B ePortfolios, Blogs C

7. 7/7 ICT tools used by teachers 

8. 8/7 eLene2learn: Phase 1 Phase 1: Practice Exchange  Desk research (national education systems, existing scenarios and examples of applications)  Focus Groups (events and reports)  Questionnaires  How to Guide of scenarios and examples published on the website.  Presentation and webinar at EDEN Conference in Porto 7 th June 2012

9. 9/7 eLene2learn: Phase 2 Phase 2: Implementation (July 2012 – December 2013)  Training events and workshops  Information exchange activities which include three webinars  Case study reports  Implementation Report  EDEN Synergie Conference (October 2013)

10. 10/7 eLene2learn: Phase 3 Phase 3: Lessons Learnt (November 2013 – December 2014)  Final Report  Final Conference Barcelona: October 2014

11. 11/7 eLene2learn: Key Points of Synergy  Networking  Sharing information  Identifying examples of good practices  Piloting best practice  Where might we find over laps/synergy in terms of our current focus?  Transition  LL Competencies  ICT Tools  How can we ‘develop’ the ‘material, processes and networks’  What do our partners need (teachers and pupils/students)?  Have we identified any Emerging Themes – for new bids.

12. 12/7 elene 2 learn http://www.elene2learn.eu/ http://www.elene2learn.eu/

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