The MOVE-ON case

Web 2.0 for Social Inclusion: Bridging Practices and PoliciesElena Avatangelou, EXODUS S.A.Ildiko Mazar, EDEN

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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:◦ EXODUS S.A. - GR (Coordinator)◦ ALBA Graduate Business School - GR◦ Consorzio per la Ricerca e l’Educazione Permanente - IT◦ Institute of Technology and Development Foundation - BG◦ EDEN – European Distance and E-Learning Network - UK

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A few words about MOVE-ON

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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MOVE-ON & Life-long Learning

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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m-Learning: How?

1. Unexpected technological developments in the last five years

(in relation to MOVE-ON) High mobile devices

penetration in most European countries

Introduction and success of sophisticated portable devices (like iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, tablets, etc.)

Increase in eLearning adoption by professionals

(in general) Web 2.0 boom Social networking Low cost for Internet

connection and for purchasing devices

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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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2. How have these developments affected 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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3. How is MOVE-ON contributing to 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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4. Emerging issues/future priorities in the field of Web 2.0 and social inclusion