Ongoing topics on the portal
CALL FOR PAPERS: OPEN TOPICS. eLearning Papers launches a call for papers on open topics. We are looking for interesting and inspiring articles which will be published in September's issue. Practical experiences on European projects are especially welcome. The deadline for article submissions is 15 June 2009. Read more here
PROJECT OF THE MONTH. HEXTLEARN is a network project aiming to contribute to the deployment of lifelong learning strategies through ICT within higher education institutions. Co-funded by the Lifelong Learning programme, the project has articulated an international community of higher education institutions willing to share their experiences on different ways to use ICT: support to campus students, distance education, continuous education, cooperation with enterprises and regional development projects and training of teachers. Read more here
M-2009 CONFERENCE, 7-10 June 2009, Maastricht, The Netherlands. The M-2009 - 23rd ICDE World Conference on Open Learning and Distance Education, including the 2009 EADTU Annual Conference, will cover this year a range of important topics in ODL, such as: open educational resources, virtual mobility, quality assurance, technology enhanced learning, learner support services, employability, cultural diversity, breaking barriers and international cooperation and development. The online registration is open. Read more here
IADIS eLearning 2009 Conference, 17-20 June 2009, Algarve, Portugal. This event will cover both the technical and the non-technical aspects of eLearning. The topics to discuss include, among others: e-skills and information literacy, eLearning research methods and approaches and eLearning curriculum development. Read more here
Creativity and Innovation - European Year 2009
CRELL International Conference: "Can creativity be measured?" Brussels 28 - 29 May 2009 The conference contributes to the exploration of possible ways of measuring creativity and the factors that enhance it.
>>> Open Forum - Removing the barriers to creativity and innovation? Brussels 27 May 2009 The open forum, entitled “Removing the barriers to creativity and innovation?”, brings together the main European networks active in the field of innovation in education and training and therefore contributes to European policy cooperation for the following decade.
>>> Call for proposals for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)
Deadline: 27 Aug 2009 European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT): first call for proposals for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). The KICs will operate in areas of key societal challenges, as reflected in the themes for this first call for proposals: sustainable energy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the future information and communication society.
>>> Selected articles, events and open calls
This multilingual (English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Portuguese) glossary of terms used in education and training policy is intended for researchers and more generally for all those...
This handbook is intended to provide guidance for educators interested in exploring the potential of personalisation to transform curriculum design and teaching practices. It is aimed primarily at...
This study represents an important progress toward evidence based eInclusion policy making and impact measurement. While primarily focussed on the social and economic impact of eInclusion, the work...
The purpose of the handbook is to provide educators with guidance on using digital technologies to promote inclusive practices in schools and colleges....
The report analyzes, on the basis of desk research and expert interviews, the major achievements, shortcomings, drivers and barriers in the development of eLearning in one of the countries in...
The report identifies, structures and analyses existing Learning 2.0 practice in Europe with a view to generating evidence on the impact of social computing for learning and its potential in...
E-Learning; Web Technologies and Tools for Educational Purposes; Services for E-Learning Platforms; Virtual Learning Environments (VLE); Course Management Systems; Web applications for Teaching;...
As a follow-up to several European conferences on science education, this event intends to contribute to the international agenda on science education in primary schools. It will gather about 200...
Einblicke in Möglichkeiten, Einsatz und Erfahrungen des mobilen Lernens....
Praktische toelichting rond de mogelijkheden en moeilijkheden van een LMS....
The general aim of the conference is to identify the role and impact of creativity and innovation in the Lifelong Learning Programme and stimulate further process on how the LLP contributes to...
Conference topics: ICT related to:- E-Learning and Blended learning- ICT and special needs- Innovation in education- Mobile Learning- Serious Games...
Moving to Senegal in 2009, eLearning Africa continues to build and expand a worldwide network for people involved in all aspects of technology-enhanced education and training in Africa, including...
Our ambition is to foster cross-domain training and collaboration opportunities among researchers in Europe and beyond, working in the disparate fields of expertise which promote the advancement of...
Learning Impact 2009 is IMS Global Learning Consortium's annual conference that brings together the world's leading creators, vendors, users, and buyers of learning technology to participate in...
Estas primeras jornadas de trabajo y reflexión en línea sobre conocimiento libre y educación, tienen como principal objetivo el intercambio de experiencias, propuestas y opiniones alrededor del...
in its 10th year as the eris@ annual conference, Cáceres 2009 will offer delegates a chance to hear about and discuss an agenda based around our key themes of innovation and creativity from the...
Call for applications for the 4th European eGovernment Awards to demonstrate good practices in the European Union Member States, EFTA and Candidate Countries...
Enhancing tolerance and mutual understanding between European citizens respecting and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity, while contributing to intercultural dialogue....
The aim of this invitation to tender is to commission a study that will identify strategic skills development responses in six EU Member States: Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Spain and the UK in...
As a follow up of the recommendations of the high level forum on mobility and the conclusions of the Council of the European Union and the representatives of the Member States on youth mobility, the...
Call for proposals aiming to support projects which promote cooperation in the youth sector between Programme Countries and Partner countries other than those which are neighbours of the European...
Bringing Learning, Development and Technology Together...
Scientific progress has brought many benefits to humanity, while some applications of science have had adverse impacts. What kind of science and technology do you think is needed for realizing a more...
Following teachers' requests, the deadline for entries in the Xperimania competition has been extended to 22 May 2009. Due to the high quality of the entries submitted, the Xperimania team has...
