1. The MOVE-ON case
Web 2.0 for Social Inclusion: Bridging Practices and Policies
Elena Avatangelou, EXODUS S.A.
Ildiko Mazar, EDEN
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2. A few words about MOVE-ON
Professional Learning for Adults on the move
Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) - LEONARDO DA
VINCI Sub-programme
Total budget: € 506.170 - EC Grant: € 379.626
Duration: 1 January, 2011 – 31 December, 2012 (24 months)
Consortium members:
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EXODUS S.A. - GR (Coordinator)
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ALBA Graduate Business School - GR
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Consorzio per la Ricerca e l’Educazione Permanente - IT
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Institute of Technology and Development Foundation - BG
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EDEN – European Distance and E-Learning Network - UK
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3. MOVE-ON & Life-long Learning
Challenge: increase the volume of
participation of adult professionals in
learning and vocational education
Utilise possibilities offered by smart portable
devices (smart phones, tablets, etc)
Motivate, enable and support busy adult
professionals in learning on-the-move.
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4. m-Learning: How?
Short “episodes” of content, max 10 min.
each
To be studied at the “non-place”
At learner’s own time and pace
New pedagogical approach
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5. 1. Unexpected technological developments in
the last five years
(in relation to MOVE-ON) (in general)
High mobile devices Web 2.0 boom
penetration in most European Social networking
countries
Introduction and success of
Low cost for Internet
sophisticated portable devices connection and for purchasing
(like iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, devices
tablets, etc.)
Increase in eLearning adoption
by professionals
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6. 2. How have these
developments affected social
inclusion?
Ubiquitous user availability (online 24/7)
Devices easy to use – low learning curve
Social networking applications available and
widely spread - regardless of age
Web becomes a tool, not a leisure time
activity
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7. 3. How is MOVE-ON contributing to social
inclusion?
Motivating and facilitating adult learners to engage in mobile
learning activities
Explores a new learning style and methodology
Helps professionals remain competitive in the workplace
Removes time / place / pace / equipment barriers for learning
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8. 4. Emerging issues/future priorities in
the field of Web 2.0 and social inclusion
Active / Participatory learning empowerment
Higher user involvement
Content ownership and IPR
Interactive learning experience
Focus on senior learners / users
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