1. EPALE ePlatform for Adult Learning in Europe With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

2. How to pronounce EPALE? “Ee-pail” “Ay-pal” “Ay-pal-ay” … there is no right way to pronounce EPALE …

3. Why EPALE? EPALE has been created… “by you for you”…. …. “stronger and smarter together”. (European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport - Brussels launch – 15/04/15)

4. Why create EPALE? A very diverse sector – heterogeneous target groups, different staff profiles, flexible learning settings A lot of challenges – funding, engaging adult learners European level challenges – differences between countries, limited EU co-operation, no European space to share expertise With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

5. Why create EPALE? Support the adult learning sector – demonstrate the benefits of adult learning, promote synergies between polices and practices Bring people together – work together, learn from each other Support adult learning providers and their staff in their everyday practice Increase participation in adult learning – exchange of best practice around learner outreach With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

6. What EPALE offers? With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union The site is organised around five adult learning themes:

7. What EPALE offers? With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union https://prezi.com/iva-q-7vkyp3/epale-journey/

8. Working together With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

9. Working together Showcase best practice in adult learning on EPALE Upload resources on EPALE Collaboration opportunities e.g. events, networking With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

10. Uploading content on EPALE Registered users can upload Resources and Events directly to the site, using an online form News Items and Blogs will need to be emailed to: epaleuk@uk.ecorys.comepaleuk@uk.ecorys.com A News Item or Blog can be scheduled around an important event, conference, meeting, announcement etc. With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

11. Going forward… Register and help build the EPALE community Support the EPALE social media channels – EPALE_UK on Twitter, Adult Learning in the UK on Facebook With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

12. Any questions? With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union W:http://ec.europa.eu/epale/en/ T: 0121 212 8930 E: epaleuk@uk.ecorys.comepaleuk@uk.ecorys.com