Funding possibilities for the future

ICT for learning by Elena Coello

1. Overview call for proposals in 2009.

Leonardo Da Vinci: 28/02/09
Transversal proramme if addressed to different kinds of education. 31/03/09

Multilateral project: At least 3 participating countries, maximum 3 years, max funding 250.000 Euro a Year with a maximum of 500.000 Euro. 75% funding.
Multilateral networks: Generally involve sharing expertise, identify best practices and dissemination. At least 5 countries. Max 150.000 Euro. Maximum three years. 75% funding.

2. Opportunities for ICT in detail.

Leonardo Da Vinci:

Multilateral projects: among operational objectives: To support developement of innovative ICT-based content and services.
No specific priorities.

Transversal programma: Key activity 3 ICT

Multilateral projects:
Priority 1: Identify and implementing innovative uses of ICT for LLL in particular for groups at risk of exclusion.
Web 2.0 and social software tools boost potencial of social process of learning
Develop and implement expiremental approaches
Analyse the impact on learning; comparing with existing practice and identifying success factors.

Priority 2: ICT as a catalyst for innovation and creativity in LL
Innovative learner-centred approaches based on creative problem-solvin, discovery, experencial learning, critical thinking, learning by doing.

Networks
Priority 1: addressing transversal issues for linking up and connecting learning communities through ICT in an innovative way.
Share knowledge involving all relevant actors: public and private supply and demand: formal and informal: at home, at work.

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