LIFELONG Learning 2008 call for proposals

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Transversal Programme

Key Activity 3 – Development of Innovative ICT-based Content, Services, Pedagogies and Practice for Lifelong Learning

General information on Key Activity “ICT”

Information and communications technologies (ICT) are powerful tools for improving the quality and the ease of access to education and training. Developing innovative ICT solutions to promote better education and training throughout a citizen’s life is a special focus of the Lifelong Learning Programme.

http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/ict/index_en.html

‘Lifelong Learning ’programme —Call for proposals 2008
(DG EAC/30/07)
(2007/C 230/05)
1.Objectives and description
This call for proposals is based on the decision establishing the Lifelong Learning programme which was
adopted by the European Parliament and Council on 15 November 2006 (Decision No 1720/2006/EC)(1 ).
The programme covers the 2007 to 2013 period.The specific objectives of the Life Long Learning
programme are listed in Article 1(3)of the Decision.
2.Eligible applicants
The Lifelong Learning programme applies to all types and levels of education and vocational education and
training and it is accessible to all the entities listed in Article 4 of the Decision.
Applicants must be established in one of the following countries (2 ):
—the 27 countries of the European Union (as of 1 January 2007),
—the EFTA and EEA countries:Iceland,Liechtenstein,Norway,
—candidate countries:Turkey.
3.Budget and duration of projects
The total budget earmarked for this call is estimated at EUR 901 million.
The level of grants awarded as well as the duration of projects varies depending on factors such as the type
of project and the number of countries involved.
4.Deadline for the submission of applications
The main deadlines are:
Erasmus University Charter 30 November 2007
Comenius,Grundtvig:Mobility 31 January 2008
Leonardo da Vinci:Mobility 8 February 2008
Comenius,Leonardo da Vinci,Grundtvig:Partnerships 15 February 2008
Jean Monnet programme 15 February 2008
Comenius,Erasmus,Leonardo da Vinci,Grundtvig:Multilateral projects,
Networks and Accompanying Measures 9 February 2008
Erasmus:Mobility 14 March 2008
Leonardo da Vinci:Transfer of Innovation multilateral projects 14 March 2008
Transversal programme 31 March 2008

5.Full details
The full text of the call for proposals,together with application forms and guidelines for applicants,can be ound at the following Internet address:
http://ec.europa.eu/llp
Applications must comply with all terms of the full text and be submitted on the forms provided.

 

Lifelong Learning programme - ICT actions

Networks

Objectives and description of the action
 
Who can benefit?
 
Who can apply? Co-ordinating organisation on behalf of the consortium
 
Selection procedure : COM
 
Management of selected projects : Executive Agency
 
Minimal size of the  consortium: Please refer to Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency website
 
Participating countries : Please refer to Part II – section 3.1 of the Lifelong Learning 2008-2010 General Call for Proposals
 
Duration, methods of funding, level of funding : Please refer to Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency website
 
Funded activities : Please refer to Part II – section 7 of the Lifelong Learning 2008-2010 General Call for Proposals
 
Political priorities for this action : Please refer to Part I of the Lifelong Learning 2008-2010 General Call for Proposals
 

 


Objectives and description of the action

 
The ICT Networks support the building of partnerships and the networking of learning communities with a view to exchanging ideas and experiences related to ICT for learning. Networks should support knowledge sharing, they should increase the visibility and awareness of the benefits and impacts of ICT for learning, and contribute to its uptake and efficient use.

Proposals should contain a detailed plan of activities. Such activities might also include the organisation of conferences, workshops, fora, summer universities, etc. designed to help attain the objectives of the network and disseminate results.
 

 

 


Who can benefit?

 
  • Resource centres or other organisations with expertise in the field of ICT in education and/or open and distance learning (this may also include guidance or consultancy services, multimedia libraries, research centres, etc.)
  • All types of educational institutions and providers, in any sector of education
  • Distance education institutions (including open universities)
  • Teacher training institutions
  • Associations of teachers or learners
  • Research teams working in the field of ICT in education
  • Academic/educational associations or consortia at the national or European level
  • Organisations/institutions involved in educational innovation
  • Public and private publishers/producers/broadcasters and other actors in the field of ICT

Within the priorities announced in the general call for proposals, the following types of activities may be supported by networks:

  • Reinforcing the links between ICT, creativity and innovation skills
  • Addressing transversal issues for linking up and connecting learning communities through ICT in an innovative way