Learning Without Borders: Podcasting: September 2010

Current European research shows that a flexible approach to learning is favoured by a growing number of students who need to fit working life within the framework of learning new skills; in addition, older members of the workforce wish to engage in life long learning. For many people full-time attendance at a local training organisation is problematic due to disability, geographical location or working patterns. The aim of the project is to develop Educational Podcasting (audio/media broadcasting over the internet) to enable these learners to gain knowledge through part-time attendance whilst maintaining the personal support of a tutor.

The six partners, from Greece, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Poland and the UK have met regularly over the life of the project to develop the product, evaluate activities, plan tasks and resolve issues. In the second year of the project, trainees have also been involved in these meetings to ensure the successful piloting of the project. Effective communication between meetings has be ensured via e-mail, video conferencing, on-line meetings and a project blog.

The majority of the podcasts that are presented in this blog, have been developed by the students of the project which have enhanced their technological together with their cultural skills.

Monday 27 September 2010

Hello everybody

Hello, my name is Madara Kalnavarna A.K.A Jo. I am the newest member to the podcasting project. I am studying at Leeds City College. I just want to tell you that I am happy to join your team and hopefully you will enjoy my work and my skills in your team!
See you in Romania! :)

Monday 6 September 2010

Meeting in Romania

06.09.10

Dear All

Greetings from sunny Leeds - it seems we are going to have a lovely autumn after a not very lovely summer. I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone in Romania soon and am just writing to say that Barry and I are meeting tomorrow to pull together the Agenda for the visit. Do let me know if there is anything specific you wish me to include.

Very best regards.

Carolyn