Learning Without Borders: Podcasting: Hello my friends

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.

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!