Conference Programme

23 JUNE 2005 - THURSDAY

8.30 - 10.00 EDEN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

EDEN members are invited to attend and are entitled to speak and vote. Conference delegates are welcome to join as observers.

10.00 - 11.30 PARALLEL SESSIONS G

SESSION G1

Widening Inclusion by e-Learning: The Socio-Economic Dimension

The Contribution of Cultural Historical Activity Theory in Analysing Vocational E-Training of Older Workers

Maria Cristina Migliore - IRES Piemonte, Italy

"Inclusion of Females in ICT" – A Lifelong Learning Challenge for Change Agents: Benefits of Innovative E-Learning Tools and Training Methods

Veronika  Hornung-Praehauser,  Roisin  Mullins,  Eliane Smits,   Michaela   Luckmann,   Svetoslav   Dimov   Maria Schwarz-Wölzl - Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft,  Austria

Crucial Accessibility Issues in Lifelong E-Learning for the Learning Disabled

Andrea Brown - University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

SkyWatch – Introducing European Youth in the World of Scientific Research through Interactive Utilisation of a Global Network of Robotic Telescopes

Menelaos Sotiriou, Harry Vrazopoulos, Pantelis Ioannou, Dimitris Papageorgiou - Q-Plan S.A., Sofoklis Sotiriou - Ellinogermaniki Agogi, Greece

Analysis of Learning Community Culture and Educational Portal Needs in Lithuania

Vytautas Stuikys, Virginija Limanauskiene, Vitalija Kersiene - Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

SESSION G2

Theory and Practice of Improving Student Readiness for e-Learning

Online Learners’ Frustration: Implications for Lifelong Learning

Federico Borges Sáiz - UOC - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain

Online Follow-Up Coaching of Teachers’ Further Training – Analysis of the Target Group’s Needs

Stefanie Brunner and Annette Krekeler - Oldenburg University, Germany

Electronic Examinations: Student Readiness

Eva Jereb and Igor Bernik - University of Maribor, Slovenia

SESSION G3

E-learning and Lifelong Learning in International Context

Fake Online Universities and Fake Degrees – International and Swedish Trends

Henrik Hansson - Stockholm University, Erik Johansson - National Agency for Higher Education Sweden

Approaches for Sustainable E-Learning in Africa in German Development Cooperation

Leopold Reif - Hoffmann & Reif Consultants, Germany

A Comparative Analysis of Regional Lifelong Learning: the Need to Use Elearning for Upskilling Workers and How Should LLL Be Linked to Regional Productivity and Innovation

Begona Arenas Romero - Scienter Espana, Spain

SESSION G4 - Real Virtual Mobility (REVE) Workshop

How to Implement Virtual Mobility in Mainstream Higher Education?

Wim Van Petegem and Kamakshi Rajagopal - K.U. Leuven, Belgium,
Annemie Boonen and Ilse Op de Beeck - EuroPACE, Belgium

During the workshop we will present case studies of virtual mobility really implemented in higher education courses and (Erasmus Mundus) programmes. We will explain and discuss our experiences in embedding virtual mobility in mainstream education: new pedagogical-didactic opportunities and approaches, problems to overcome (procedures, platforms, credits, agreements, calendar, etc.) and services, support and training needed. All pedagogical, technological, organizational aspects will be dealt with in a live discussion with active participation from the audience.

SESSION G5 - Workshop

Scaling Up E-Learning at the World Bank

Jeanette Murry and Dominick Egan - Human Resources Services of the World Bank

This is an interactive workshop that will challenge participants to examine ways to modify, customize or create models for scaling up e-learning. One of the biggest challenges faced by those designing and delivering e-learning is creating the capacity to scale up production. The presenters, as part of a small centralised service team work in a decentralised model of staff learning. A mandate to maintain the quality and relevance of staff learning, increase output, and simultaneously speed up the development process, necessitated the use of innovative methods to scale up effectively. This is an opportunity to share in the team's experiences and insights.

SESSION G6 - Short Presentations 5

Thematic Networks in the Estonian E-University

Mart Laanpere and Reelyka Laheb - Tallinn Pedagogical University, Estonia,
Risto Aikonen - University of Joensuu, Finland

Nordic Centre for Innovative Studies in Textiles: Example of Global Education

Danguole Rutkauskiene, Eugenija Strazdiene, Danute Ambraziene, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

A Holistic Approach to Support E-learning on National Level – Croatian Story

Kristijan Zimmer, Sinisa Tomic - University of Zagreb,
Ivica Matotek - Croatian Academic and Research Network – CARNet, Croatia

Collaborating Internationally to Make Croatia a Knowledge-based Society: Regional Implications for E-Learning in South-Eastern Europe

Mark Bullen, Jeff Miller - University of British Columbia, Canada,
Dragana Kupres, Daliborka Pasic - CARNet, Croatia

The Role of ICT in Lifelong Teaching and Learning: English for Tourism at Distance Universities

Raquel Varela, Elene Bárcena, Timothy Read - UNED, Spain

A Bridge Too Far? – Use of E-Learning in Delivering Executive Edication in China

Hassan Hakimian – Cass Business School, United Kingdom

Building-Up Turkey’s "Life Long E-Learning" Future as an European Union Candidate

Erol Inelmen - Bogazici University, Faculty of Education, Turkey

Using E-Learning in the Diagnosis Related Group (Drg) System in the Czech Republic

Antonin Malina and Antonin Hlavácek- Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education, Czech Republic, School of Public Health

11.30 - 12.00 Coffee break

12.00 - 14.00 PLENARY SESSION 3

Lifelong Learning Strategies and Success Factors

Session Chair: Carl Holmberg, Swedish Agency for Flexible Learning, Sweden

Keynote Speeches:

Critical Competences for Adult and Lifelong Learning

Markku Markkula
Director, Lifelong Learning Institute, TKK Dipoli

Success Factors in Large-Scale Online Education

Morten Flate Paulsen
Director of Development and Professor of Online Education, NKI Distance Education, Norway

Validation of Prior Learning - Comparisons of Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish Cases

Michael Roslund
Project Leader, National Commission on Validation Secretariat

Torild Nilsen Mohn
Senior Adviser, VOX - National Institute for Adult Learning, Norway

Antti Kauppi
Director, Palmenia Centre for Continuing Education, University of Helsinki

14.00 - 15.30 Closing Coctail and Buffet Lunch

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