With today's rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are criti... more With today's rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organisations. The needs for competence development range from short informal courses to formal ...
This paper deals with the experiences from a Leonardo Pilot Project, E-GIS (www.e-gis.org) that w... more This paper deals with the experiences from a Leonardo Pilot Project, E-GIS (www.e-gis.org) that was implemented during the time period from 021101 until 060131. During the project period a study program, 100 % Internet based, corresponding to one year full time study was implemented - resulting in 8 course modules that were developed and tested out during the project. Ten
This paper deals with experiences from a successful previous pilot project under the Leonardo da ... more This paper deals with experiences from a successful previous pilot project under the Leonardo da Vinci programme implemented during the time period 2002-2006. That project E-GIS www.e-gis.org, is the basis for eGIS+ in the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP). Ten partners from six European countries; Bulgaria, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Portugal participated in E-GIS. During the project period a
This paper focuses on new learning modes that combine physical and virtual learning spaces and te... more This paper focuses on new learning modes that combine physical and virtual learning spaces and techniques. Synchronous distance technique combined with new dramaturgy and narrative techniques create new learning modes for distance learning. In a series of courses called "Networking Multimedia" students are trained on pedagogical use of video conferencing, integrating several different media tools. The research was based on analysis and evaluation of a large number of video recordings from previous exams and questionnaires among the students. Typical exam projects varied from playing games, give interactive instruction, interactive music performance to virtual marriages, combined ISDN and IP-based videoconferencing and multiple remote control of PCs over the world. During these courses, we have seen that relatively simple techniques can be used for producing programs with a high level of participation and presence - and for the best projects, the technology becomes transpar...
With today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical i... more With today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organisations. The needs for competence development range from short informal courses to formal educational programs at university level. Informal learning is less predictable. It is nevertheless a very natural way of learning, although it is often not perceived as learning. In practice, however, informal learning is considered more effective than formal learning because it is personal, real and the learner is responsible. Traditionally, universities mainly offer formal courses with credits, while the real needs are far more for informal courses on demand, flexible in time, path and pace, and with a range of complexity. Normally, it is anticipated that informal courses are offered by non-academic or private organizations. The main objectives of the project eGIS+ (2007 – 2009) (Leonardo da Vinci, LdV pilot project, under the Lifelong Learning Program, LLP, “Transfer of Innovation”, ToI) is to implement the knowledge and understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to a broad range of people in society, targeting groups such as teachers and pupils in primary and secondary schools, students and researchers within higher education, employees in private- and civil service organisations and public in general. The demand for competence development within GIS in Europe is high, with heavy demands for short courses; particularly Internet based training with flexibility in time, space, level, content and pre-understanding. The above needs comprise deeper understanding of digital mapping, database handling and tools for GIS analysis. The development and increased accessibility of public spatial databases is an incentive for increased GIS integration as GIS more and more becomes a natural part of daily work included in most fields of activities. Ten partners from eight countries in Europe participate in eGIS+. As the target groups are highly diverse, content, software, media presentations etc, will be adapted to cultural and language differences within the partnership. All educational material is available at www.e_gis.org free of charge as open resources (the social web, Web 2.0 is mainly used). Responses already show appreciation for the creative and innovative approach of the project with tasters, Microtraining, re-usable learning objects and Open Educational Resources (OER) from two minutes, two hours, two days and two weeks and up to advanced Masters Courses.
GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society and the need for GIS competenc... more GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society and the need for GIS competence is therefore increasing over all. Micro-training and open educational resources are important concepts to reach new target groups, not least from a higher education perspective. The ...
In education today, there is a paradigm shift with critical challenges for Universiti... more In education today, there is a paradigm shift with critical challenges for Universities to enhance innovation in teaching and learning. Knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organizations with today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology. The needs for competence development vary along a broad scale from short informal courses to formal educational programs at University level. Informal learning, micro-training and Open Educational Resources (OER) will transform ways of knowledge development and delivery for Universities. This paper deals with a European Project “eGIS+” (2007 – 2009), aiming at meeting these challenges. The project is supported by the Leonardo da Vinci Program, Lifelong Learning Program, and comprises ten partners from eight European countries. The project topic is on Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with objectives to develop course modules varying from a few minutes (information tasters), a few hours, a few days up to formal courses at Bachelor and Master levels. These can be taken separately or in turn from beginning to end. For the implementation and dissemination of the project and it’s results, the project webportal, www.e-gis.orghas been developed, applying Open Source LMS software, Social Web (Web2.0) and Open Educational Resources (OER). Short description There are new challenges for universities in demands for competence updating in society due to rapid changes in socio-economy and tec
With today's rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are criti... more With today's rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organisations. The needs for competence development range from short informal courses to formal ...
This paper deals with the experiences from a Leonardo Pilot Project, E-GIS (www.e-gis.org) that w... more This paper deals with the experiences from a Leonardo Pilot Project, E-GIS (www.e-gis.org) that was implemented during the time period from 021101 until 060131. During the project period a study program, 100 % Internet based, corresponding to one year full time study was implemented - resulting in 8 course modules that were developed and tested out during the project. Ten
This paper deals with experiences from a successful previous pilot project under the Leonardo da ... more This paper deals with experiences from a successful previous pilot project under the Leonardo da Vinci programme implemented during the time period 2002-2006. That project E-GIS www.e-gis.org, is the basis for eGIS+ in the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP). Ten partners from six European countries; Bulgaria, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Portugal participated in E-GIS. During the project period a
This paper focuses on new learning modes that combine physical and virtual learning spaces and te... more This paper focuses on new learning modes that combine physical and virtual learning spaces and techniques. Synchronous distance technique combined with new dramaturgy and narrative techniques create new learning modes for distance learning. In a series of courses called "Networking Multimedia" students are trained on pedagogical use of video conferencing, integrating several different media tools. The research was based on analysis and evaluation of a large number of video recordings from previous exams and questionnaires among the students. Typical exam projects varied from playing games, give interactive instruction, interactive music performance to virtual marriages, combined ISDN and IP-based videoconferencing and multiple remote control of PCs over the world. During these courses, we have seen that relatively simple techniques can be used for producing programs with a high level of participation and presence - and for the best projects, the technology becomes transpar...
With today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical i... more With today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology, knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organisations. The needs for competence development range from short informal courses to formal educational programs at university level. Informal learning is less predictable. It is nevertheless a very natural way of learning, although it is often not perceived as learning. In practice, however, informal learning is considered more effective than formal learning because it is personal, real and the learner is responsible. Traditionally, universities mainly offer formal courses with credits, while the real needs are far more for informal courses on demand, flexible in time, path and pace, and with a range of complexity. Normally, it is anticipated that informal courses are offered by non-academic or private organizations. The main objectives of the project eGIS+ (2007 – 2009) (Leonardo da Vinci, LdV pilot project, under the Lifelong Learning Program, LLP, “Transfer of Innovation”, ToI) is to implement the knowledge and understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to a broad range of people in society, targeting groups such as teachers and pupils in primary and secondary schools, students and researchers within higher education, employees in private- and civil service organisations and public in general. The demand for competence development within GIS in Europe is high, with heavy demands for short courses; particularly Internet based training with flexibility in time, space, level, content and pre-understanding. The above needs comprise deeper understanding of digital mapping, database handling and tools for GIS analysis. The development and increased accessibility of public spatial databases is an incentive for increased GIS integration as GIS more and more becomes a natural part of daily work included in most fields of activities. Ten partners from eight countries in Europe participate in eGIS+. As the target groups are highly diverse, content, software, media presentations etc, will be adapted to cultural and language differences within the partnership. All educational material is available at www.e_gis.org free of charge as open resources (the social web, Web 2.0 is mainly used). Responses already show appreciation for the creative and innovative approach of the project with tasters, Microtraining, re-usable learning objects and Open Educational Resources (OER) from two minutes, two hours, two days and two weeks and up to advanced Masters Courses.
GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society and the need for GIS competenc... more GIS applications are nowadays used in nearly every area of society and the need for GIS competence is therefore increasing over all. Micro-training and open educational resources are important concepts to reach new target groups, not least from a higher education perspective. The ...
In education today, there is a paradigm shift with critical challenges for Universiti... more In education today, there is a paradigm shift with critical challenges for Universities to enhance innovation in teaching and learning. Knowledge and learning are critical issues for most companies and private and civil service organizations with today’s rapid changes in socio-economy and technology. The needs for competence development vary along a broad scale from short informal courses to formal educational programs at University level. Informal learning, micro-training and Open Educational Resources (OER) will transform ways of knowledge development and delivery for Universities. This paper deals with a European Project “eGIS+” (2007 – 2009), aiming at meeting these challenges. The project is supported by the Leonardo da Vinci Program, Lifelong Learning Program, and comprises ten partners from eight European countries. The project topic is on Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with objectives to develop course modules varying from a few minutes (information tasters), a few hours, a few days up to formal courses at Bachelor and Master levels. These can be taken separately or in turn from beginning to end. For the implementation and dissemination of the project and it’s results, the project webportal, www.e-gis.orghas been developed, applying Open Source LMS software, Social Web (Web2.0) and Open Educational Resources (OER). Short description There are new challenges for universities in demands for competence updating in society due to rapid changes in socio-economy and tec
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companies and private and civil service organisations. The needs for competence development range from short
informal courses to formal educational programs at university level. Informal learning is less predictable. It is nevertheless a very natural way of learning, although it is often not perceived as learning. In practice, however, informal
learning is considered more effective than formal learning because it is personal, real and the learner is responsible.
Traditionally, universities mainly offer formal courses with credits, while the real needs are far more for informal
courses on demand, flexible in time, path and pace, and with a range of complexity. Normally, it is anticipated that
informal courses are offered by non-academic or private organizations.
The main objectives of the project eGIS+ (2007 – 2009) (Leonardo da Vinci, LdV pilot project, under the Lifelong
Learning Program, LLP, “Transfer of Innovation”, ToI) is to implement the knowledge and understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to a broad range of people in society, targeting groups such as teachers and
pupils in primary and secondary schools, students and researchers within higher education, employees in private- and
civil service organisations and public in general. The demand for competence development within GIS in Europe
is high, with heavy demands for short courses; particularly Internet based training with flexibility in time, space,
level, content and pre-understanding. The above needs comprise deeper understanding of digital mapping, database
handling and tools for GIS analysis. The development and increased accessibility of public spatial databases is an
incentive for increased GIS integration as GIS more and more becomes a natural part of daily work included in most
fields of activities. Ten partners from eight countries in Europe participate in eGIS+. As the target groups are highly
diverse, content, software, media presentations etc, will be adapted to cultural and language differences within the
partnership. All educational material is available at www.e_gis.org free of charge as open resources (the social web,
Web 2.0 is mainly used). Responses already show appreciation for the creative and innovative approach of the project with tasters, Microtraining, re-usable learning objects and Open Educational Resources (OER) from two minutes,
two hours, two days and two weeks and up to advanced Masters Courses.
enhance innovation in teaching and learning. Knowledge and learning are critical issues for
most companies and private and civil service organizations with today’s rapid changes in
socio-economy and technology. The needs for competence development vary along a broad
scale from short informal courses to formal educational programs at University level. Informal
learning, micro-training and Open Educational Resources (OER) will transform ways of
knowledge development and delivery for Universities.
This paper deals with a European Project “eGIS+” (2007 – 2009), aiming at meeting these
challenges. The project is supported by the Leonardo da Vinci Program, Lifelong Learning
Program, and comprises ten partners from eight European countries. The project topic is on
Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with objectives to develop course modules varying
from a few minutes (information tasters), a few hours, a few days up to formal courses at
Bachelor and Master levels. These can be taken separately or in turn from beginning to end.
For the implementation and dissemination of the project and it’s results, the project webportal, www.e-gis.orghas been developed, applying Open Source LMS software, Social Web
(Web2.0) and Open Educational Resources (OER).
Short description
There are new challenges for universities in demands for competence updating in society due to rapid changes in socio-economy and tec
companies and private and civil service organisations. The needs for competence development range from short
informal courses to formal educational programs at university level. Informal learning is less predictable. It is nevertheless a very natural way of learning, although it is often not perceived as learning. In practice, however, informal
learning is considered more effective than formal learning because it is personal, real and the learner is responsible.
Traditionally, universities mainly offer formal courses with credits, while the real needs are far more for informal
courses on demand, flexible in time, path and pace, and with a range of complexity. Normally, it is anticipated that
informal courses are offered by non-academic or private organizations.
The main objectives of the project eGIS+ (2007 – 2009) (Leonardo da Vinci, LdV pilot project, under the Lifelong
Learning Program, LLP, “Transfer of Innovation”, ToI) is to implement the knowledge and understanding of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to a broad range of people in society, targeting groups such as teachers and
pupils in primary and secondary schools, students and researchers within higher education, employees in private- and
civil service organisations and public in general. The demand for competence development within GIS in Europe
is high, with heavy demands for short courses; particularly Internet based training with flexibility in time, space,
level, content and pre-understanding. The above needs comprise deeper understanding of digital mapping, database
handling and tools for GIS analysis. The development and increased accessibility of public spatial databases is an
incentive for increased GIS integration as GIS more and more becomes a natural part of daily work included in most
fields of activities. Ten partners from eight countries in Europe participate in eGIS+. As the target groups are highly
diverse, content, software, media presentations etc, will be adapted to cultural and language differences within the
partnership. All educational material is available at www.e_gis.org free of charge as open resources (the social web,
Web 2.0 is mainly used). Responses already show appreciation for the creative and innovative approach of the project with tasters, Microtraining, re-usable learning objects and Open Educational Resources (OER) from two minutes,
two hours, two days and two weeks and up to advanced Masters Courses.
enhance innovation in teaching and learning. Knowledge and learning are critical issues for
most companies and private and civil service organizations with today’s rapid changes in
socio-economy and technology. The needs for competence development vary along a broad
scale from short informal courses to formal educational programs at University level. Informal
learning, micro-training and Open Educational Resources (OER) will transform ways of
knowledge development and delivery for Universities.
This paper deals with a European Project “eGIS+” (2007 – 2009), aiming at meeting these
challenges. The project is supported by the Leonardo da Vinci Program, Lifelong Learning
Program, and comprises ten partners from eight European countries. The project topic is on
Geographical Information Systems (GIS), with objectives to develop course modules varying
from a few minutes (information tasters), a few hours, a few days up to formal courses at
Bachelor and Master levels. These can be taken separately or in turn from beginning to end.
For the implementation and dissemination of the project and it’s results, the project webportal, www.e-gis.orghas been developed, applying Open Source LMS software, Social Web
(Web2.0) and Open Educational Resources (OER).
Short description
There are new challenges for universities in demands for competence updating in society due to rapid changes in socio-economy and tec