Transcript Report and Plan - TeLearn Laboratory

OnLineMath&Sciences Project
Results by 31 January 2007 and Planning
October 2005 – September 2007
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Objectives
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Development of on-line learning environment and courses in
mathematics and sciences based on demonstrations, simulations
and problem-solving, and development of tools for distant groupwork for university engineering education.
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Development of new methods and tools for alternative assessment
of student performance and achievements, and adaptation of the
learning environment to the individual learning styles.
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Training teachers for student centred coaching, development and
use of eLearning materials and the on-line services for student
support; and students for independent and activity-oriented learning.
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Setting up comparative analyses for improving the understanding of
learning processes and experiences in using information and
communication technologies.
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Expected Outputs
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Report on the need analysis;
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eLearning environment OnLineMath&Science with training
modules on mathematics, physics and chemistry;
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Innovative testing system, based on problem solving in
mathematics, physics and chemistry;
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Support system of advisors/coaches and study and tutor
guides;
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Reports on the findings of the pedagogical research,
comparative analysis.
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Report on the need analysis
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Description and specification of the eLearning platform,
evaluation system and training modules planning to satisfy
the specific needs of each organisation.
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Languages: BG, FR, EN
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Deadline: December 2005
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Responsible: TUS
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Involved: all
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Remark of the evaluator: the Need analysis report of ULB
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OnLineMath&Science with training modules
on mathematics, physics and chemistry
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OnLineMath&Science with communication tools
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Learning materials in
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mathematics,
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physics and
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chemistry
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Languages: FR, BG
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Responsible: USTL, TUS
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Involved: all
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OnLineMath&Science with training modules
on mathematics, physics and chemistry
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OnLineMath&Science with Communication tools:
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Development of the environment and the tools for
communication as forum, file sharing, June 2006
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Adaptation of the environment to the specific needs of the user
organisations, September 2006
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Training of developers of courses, April 2006
Learning materials in mathematics, physics and chemistry
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Independent modules available for adaptation into the specific
curriculum of each partner university, June 2006.
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OnLineMath&Science
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self-learning room in which course modules for stand-alone
learning mode;
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group-working room providing possibilities for collaborative
learning with communication tools “forum” and file sharing;
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library including downloadable electronics guides, coursebooks, movies;
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simulation and project design virtual laboratory;
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information desk including students enrolment facilities,
courses information and schedules. ???
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ForEva
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Innovative testing system, based on problem solving in:
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mathematics,
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physics and
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chemistry
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Languages: BG, FR, EN
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Responsible: UP
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Involved: all
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Support system of advisors/coaches, study
guides and tutor guides
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“Local” tutoring in each institution in the two modes: faceto-face and Internet communication.
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Training seminars for the tutors and electronic and paperbased guides will be developed.
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Languages: BG, FR, EN
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Deadline: November 2006
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Responsible: ULB, TUS, UCTM, UNED
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Involved: all
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Reports on the findings of the pedagogical
research, comparative analysis
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The experiment will be performed during the pilot test and
the field trials.
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Pilot test : September-December 2006, small groups of
students form TUS, UCTM, ULB.
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Field trial : January-August 2007, larger groups of students
from TUS, UCTM, ULB, USTL and UP.
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Languages: ES, BG, FR, EN
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Responsible: UNED (TUS will help)
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Involved: all
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Pilot tests
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Two samples of students working on the same content, one –
learning on the Web-based modules and performing tasks on
projects and the other - with traditional lecturing and laboratory
practice methods.
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By the end of the experiment the mean score and frequency
distribution of the marks on both, knowledge test and
performance on project development will be compared.
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The information on the attitudes and perceptions of the students
working with the Internet-based modules will be collected with
interviews/discussions, questionnaire and records of
communication files from the Java Communication tool during the
pilot experiment.
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Evaluation
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Pilot test
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Field trial
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Usability testing
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External evaluator
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Dissemination
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Publications on conferences (funding for conference
fee and travel available).
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Evaluator: dissemination activities to reach other
target groups – secondary schools
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Demo CD and a brochure on the languages of
participating countries and in English
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Enlarged network of partners
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Financial reports
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To revise the travel plan
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One more meeting:
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in May in Brussels
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In September in Sofia
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To report the expenses in the form for the Final
report
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To spend the money corresponding to the plan and
not later then 30 September 2007.
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Special attention to the equipment expenses
(depreciation)
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Next Meetings : Proposal
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Brussels : May 24-27th
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Sofia : September 16-19th
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New project proposal(s) Grundtwig
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(c) to assist people from vulnerable social groups and in marginal
social contexts, in particular older people and those who have left
education without basic qualifications, in order to give them
alternative opportunities to access adult education;
(e) to support the development of innovative ICT-based content,
services, pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning;
(f) to improve pedagogical approaches and the management of adult
education organisations.
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New project proposal(s) Grundtwig
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(c) multilateral projects, as referred to in Article 5(1)(e), aimed at
improving adult education systems through the development and
transfer of innovation and good practice;
4.2.1. Priority 1: Integration of the common framework on key
competences for lifelong learning in learning pathways for adult
learners
Under this priority projects should focus on:
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Widening access to fundamental basic skills such as literacy,
mathematical competence, basic competence in science and
technology and digital competence.
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New project proposal(s) Comenius
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to support the development of innovative ICT-based content, services,
pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning;
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to enhance the quality and European dimension of teacher training;
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to support improvements
(c) multilateral projects as referred to in Article 5(1)(e). They may include
projects aimed at:
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developing, promoting and disseminating educational best practices,
including new teaching methods or materials;
developing, promoting and disseminating new teacher training courses
or course content;
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New project proposal(s) Comenius
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Priority 2: The contribution of teacher education and training to the Lisbon
strategy
1.2.2.c. Approaches designed to encourage teachers to develop new
pedagogical methods to increase pupil motivation
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Projects on : curricula, courses or materials, methodologies and pedagogical
strategies, during initial and in-service teacher training designed to increase
pupil motivation, particularly for pupils at a socio-economic disadvantage.
1.2.3. Priority 3: Implementation of the Recommendation on key competences
for lifelong learning
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Projects on: Policies helping educational providers to foster transversal
competences, such as social and civic competences, cultural sensitivity and
expression, digital competences, entrepreneurship, a sense of initiative and
learning to learn, among all students.
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