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E-learning and training in Europe: a survey into the use of e-learning in training and professional development in the European Union
- Author:
- CEDEFOP: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
- Publisher:
- Office for the Official Publications of the European Communities
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 65p.
- Place of publication:
- Luxembourg
This report argues that e-learning has the potential to radically change education and training, open new ways of learning and increase the abilities of people to acquire new skills. It has already created markets for teaching and learning material and equipment. This survey covers a range of organistions of different size and type from all EU countries, and provides insight into the development of e-learning in Europe.
Consulting with disabled children and young people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Recent legislation and guidance across education, health, leisure and social services strengthens the expectation that professionals will consult with children and young people about decisions that affect them, including disabled children and young people. The 'Ask Us' project (led by The Children's Society) used a multi-media approach to involve disabled children and young people in influencing policy development on Quality Protects. 'Two Way Street' (led by Triangle and NSPCC) produced a training video for practitioners to build confidence and skills in communicating with disabled children who do not use speech or language.
Onwards and upwards: involving disabled children and young people in decision making: a training manual for professionals
- Authors:
- GRIFFITHS Jane, CUNNINGHAM Gail, DICK Sally
- Publisher:
- Children in Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 100p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Training manual based on a project on involving young people with special needs in decision making. Covers issues such as introducing participants to concepts such as involvement, communication and advocacy; the reasons why children and young people should be involved in decision making; what involvement actually is; how it can be facilitated; and how to draw up an action plan. Contains case studies, discussion sheets and practical activities, together with guidance for trainers.
Worried sick: reactions to the Government's plans for Invalidity Benefit
- Authors:
- HADJIPATERAS Angela, HOWARD Marilyn
- Publisher:
- Disability Alliance
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Gives details of a survey undertaken on behalf of the Disability Benefits Consortium to investigate the current position in Invalidity Benefit and the impact of changes introduced in April 1993. Records the key findings of the survey and quotes from the comments made by respondents. Also highlights recommendations and policy implications at the end of each chapter.
Users' views on e-learning: CEDEFOP online surveys
- Author:
- CEDEFOP: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training,
- Publisher:
- Office for the Official Publications of the European Communities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 74p.
- Place of publication:
- Luxembourg
This survey identifies trends in e-learning at European level as expressed by users and suppliers. The survey looks at such issues as the use of email as a learning tool, the economics of e-learning. teachers and trainer's skills in relation to e-learning, e-learning as an aid to the learning process for people with learning difficulties.