E-MODE, 2008-2010

Engage Trainers In Learning MODules And MatErial Creation

E-MODE aims at:

• identifying adult trainers’ attitudes and practices, when it comes to the development of their own educational modules and material and ICT incorporation in this process
• enhancing the knowledge, skills and competencies of adult trainers in using Technology (ICT)  in the production and provision of educational  modules and content
• elaborating an integrated set of methodologies for the development and use of educational modules and materials in various training delivery modes
• creating a virtual and interactive environment for learning, comprising innovative training modules, contents and tools for adult trainers
• developing, piloting and evaluating a blended training program (face to face meetings and distance learning)  to train adult educators in this field

Partners:

• KEK INE GSEE

  The Centre of Vocational Training of INE/GSEE was founded in 1995 and since then has followed the development of the legal framework underlying vocational training and the broader policy framework of vocational training in Greece. The Centre has an autonomous legal nature and is operationally connected with its institutional body and shareholder, that is the INE/GSEE. The KEK-INE/GSEE carries out training activities, develops training tools, systems, evaluation models, policies referring to the integration of the unemployed into the labour market.

• ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY

  Roskilde University is a Danish state university; academic staff of 600, app. 10.000 students. Department of Psychology and Educational Studies is specialised in research and teaching in adult and continuing education.

• FSSK

  The Federation of Societies for Support of Knowledge (FSSK) is an independent organization which provides services in the sphere of adult education and lifelong learning, for the public benefit. The mission of the Federation is to work for the continuous education of the population and to foster the values of society sustainable development in the Republic of Bulgaria.

• IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS

  Izmir University of Economics-IUE was established as a public corporation on April 14, 2001 by the Izmir Chamber of Commerce Education and Health Foundation with the initiative of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce. IUE offers undergraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines and has several institutions and centers to conduct research and development studies.

• HELLENIC ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

  Hellenic Association of adult Education (HAsAE) is a scientific non-profit association, in Athens with 750 members, mainly adult trainers. Its mission “the elaboration of scientific thought, action, research for adult Education” is achieved through: organization of seminars, congresses, researches, consulting, publications, production of printed, audio-visual & electronic teaching material and publication of “The scientific Journal adult Education”, the only scientific journal for adult education in Greece

• SQLearn Ltd

  SQLearn Ltd is focusing on developing applications and offering solutions in the area of education technology since 2003.

  Specific expertise in: Consultancy in educational strategy and course design; Design and production of e-learning content; Technical support for the hosting, installation, customization and maintenance of LMS/LCMS; Collaboration with training centres, public administration authorities, enterprises.

• SCIENTER

  SCIENTER is a research centre interested in the innovation of training systems, with main reference to the field of open and distance learning, organisational learning and the use of information and communication technologies to reduce the barriers and facilitate the access to learning opportunities in a perspective of Lifelong Learning.

• SWEDISH TELEPEDAGOGIC KNOWLEDGE CENTRE

  STPKC has extensive experiences of pedagogic development, unique competencies in methodology development and production of practical solutions matching vocational and professional development needs.