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Introduction
EUROVOLT via VLE
European Vocational Online Language Teaching and Vocational Online Language Learning via a Virtual Learning Environment (2005-2007)
There is a general and specific need to familiarize language teachers and trainers with the use of ICT and to show them how to use these to their best advantage in different vocational training situations. Research conducted by the ICC - The European Language Network for the European Commission and the experience of different members of this consortium in related work have shown quite clearly that there is an urgent need to develop the new literacies (scientific, digital, practical, linguistic and cultural) if vocational language teachers and trainers are to take full advantage of the possibilities offered by virtual learning environments (VLEs).
The project itself illustrated how partner institutions collaborated and networked using virtual environments and contributed to a pool of resources which may be called upon by other colleagues working in the specific linguistic / vocational/ professional area in Europe. Dissemination activities will motivate private enterprises (including SMEs) to implement language tuition for their staff on a regular basis.
The EUROVOLT team recommends the following podcast dealing with the EUROVOLT project, focus on teacher training and evaluation, to those who prefer listening (!):
You can download and/or listen online to Kirsten Söntgens` presentation (15 minutes) at
http://www.arts.ulster.ac.uk/eurocall/virtual/archive/podcasts/play_file.php?filename=Kirsten_Sontgens
EUROCALL 2007: Thursday 6th September: Kirsten Söntgens, University of Southampton:
Learning & Teaching on-line: A European collaborative effort!
Project description: http://www.eurovolt.net/projectdescription/eurovolt/
Workpackages: http://www.eurovolt.net/projectdescription/workpackages/
Project Philosophy: http://www.eurovolt.net/projectdescription/philosophy/
What is a VLE? http://www.eurovolt.net/projectdescription/whatisavle/
Project Products: http://www.eurovolt.net/products/
EUROVOLT Downloads and Links:
http://www.eurovolt.net/downloads/
http://www.eurovolt.net/downloads/eurovoltmaterials/
The EUROVOLT VIA VLE project was shortlisted for the European Regional Champion Award 2007, Category Employment. See http://www.theparliament.com/regionalchampions
The EUROVOLT project and Internet site was funded with support from the European Commission, Leonardo-da-Vinci, and the project partners. The Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
© EUROVOLT via VLE Project 2005-2007
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