Caroline Reid Kathy WilsonHead of Learning and Teaching Head of Practice LearningC.Reid@mdx.ac.uk K.Wilson@mdx.ac.uk

Middlesex University

Intensive Programme Applications

• Where do you start ?

• Read the guidelines – many times !

• Priorities

• Main Objectives

• You need to make them work for you – bring them to life

IP Priorities

• Must involve higher education institutions from at least three countries

• At least one must belong to the European Union, all must hold an Erasmus University Charter

• Funding can be requested for up to 3 consecutive years; renewal is not guaranteed

• Focus on subject areas which do not lend themselves to extended periods of study abroad

• Are part of integrated programmes of study leading to recognised double or joint degrees

• Respond to demonstrated needs and challenges at European level• Use ICT tools and services to support the preparation and follow up

of the IP, contributing to a sustainable learning community in the subject area concerned

IP Objectives• To improve quality and increase the volume of student and

staff mobility throughout Europe• To improve quality and increase the volume of multilateral

cooperation between HEI in Europe• To increase the degree of transparency and compatibility

between HE and advanced vocational education qualification gained in Europe

• To facilitate the development of innovative practices in education and training at tertiary level, and their transfer, including from one participating country to others

• To support the development of innovative ICT based content, services pedagogies and practice for lifelong learning

Set the context what is MINEGroup photo and Logo (1 min)

Assessment and Learning

opportunities

Digital videos

Facebook introduction and discussions

Reflective blogs

Student conference and tool kit

Digital stories

Connectivism and Personal Learning

(Siemens and Downes 2004)

(Steve Wheeler http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/)

Questions ?