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.

Communicate with us

If you want to contribute to the blog please send an email to euprograms@action.gr

Saturday 29 January 2011

Καλημέρα!! Good Morning!! Labrīt!! Dzień dobry!! Bună dimineaţa!!

Hello everybody!!!

My name is Giannis, I am from Greece, I am 21 and ready to meet you all!!
I am a student at the Athens University of Economics and Business, studying Management Science & Information Systems, so I am quite keen on technological issues. However, Podcasting is something I never knew, so this chance is really good! I will become a podcaster/radio producer from now on!!
hehehe
As far as me is concerned, I love meeting people from all over the world and I am eager to learn new cultures. I love travelling, I am funny (I think so... :P) and I love eating!!
Thus, such a program combines the best of both worlds!!!

That's all for now!!
Greetings from Athens!!!!!

Monday 24 January 2011

Assignment Task ready for Poland

Hello Everyone,

My name is Ila Amin, I am the student cordinator/support tutor from England. If you have any questions, please let me know. I am looking forward to meeting you all in Poland.

Just to let you all know, please complete the following Task, ready for Evaluation in Poland.

Task: “Women in the workplace”
Support mechanisms: Do they feel they are treated the same as men in the workplace?
Type of work: What type of work do women do in your country? Are they high paid managers / cleaners?
Career and family: Is it normal for the woman or the man to take time off?

You can use any of the following methods to give your answer to your teacher and bring an electronic copy to Poland IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BRING THIS COPY TO POLAND.


Your answer can be in any of the following formats:
> Audio
> Written
> Video / on mobile phone.

The Evaluation will take place in Poland


All Students are to discuss on the blog, how they are going to make this evaluation production. Who will do what? And then shoot it. The 19 students have been broken down into two teams. The two teams need to discuss with each other on the Blog. Students to vote for preferred method of access and of responding.

If you name is not in one of the teams please let me know and I will allocate you a team.



TEAM-1
Andris Tondels
Mateusz Kontek
Madara Kalnavarna
Mariusz Lipiniski – Team Leader
Paul Claudiu Helgiu
Piotr Uchman – Team Leader
Roberts lataria
Ugis Skuja
Alexandros Diamantis
Giannis Georgopoulos

TEAM-2
Arturs Gundulis
Chris Gibbs – Team Leader
Dale Harrison – Team Leader
Grzegorz Lisowicz
Lucian Alexanddru Barbulescu
Piotr Atamanski
Robert Vlad Zavloschi
Ruslans Feskovs
Stefanos Vlachos
Markos Styliadis

Saturday 22 January 2011

Hello my friends

Hello everyone!! :)

My name is Stefanos and I am 23 years old! I am from Greece and my hometown is Thessaloniki... I am studing Marketing at Alexandrian Technological Educational Institute and i just completed my erasmus placement programm, where i worked for four months in Granada in Spain.

I was very exhited to here about this programm and i would be glad to learn new staff on thechnology issues as well as to visit Poland.. As you ‘ll see in the forthcoming video, i love travelling and meeting new cultures!

In addition, i would descibe myself as social, friendly and keen on challenging new oppotunities! I am also a fast-learner and this is the main reason that i would like to be considered for the podcasting programm!!

I will also upload a video to present myself and some of my interests!

Thank you all for your time!

Friday 21 January 2011

Hello everyone!

I am Markos Styliadis and i just joined podcasting! I live in Thessaloniki and i study public relations and communication in a beautiful city, Kastoria. I feel very happy about this new experience and i look forward to see you all in Poland!

Monday 17 January 2011

Getting Ready For Poland?

Hi Guys

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas break and are having a good new year.

I was just wondering where people are in regards to been ready for Poland?

Has anyone tried the work on the Learning Platform? If so, how are you finding it?

Regards
Dale

Tuesday 11 January 2011

Problem

Hello,

I have a problem getting the work from the platform for the new task what we need to do.

Does anybody else have the same problem??

Jo