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Technology-enhanced learning in FP7

In the second ICT Work Programme under FP7, which defines the research priorities for 2009-2010, technology-enhanced learning research is Objective 2 of Challenge 4, 'Digital Libraries and Content'.

This page provides a summary. The full text is available as PDF file. Please consult also the presentations given at the information day on 24 March for more detailed information on technology-enhanced learning research.

Target outcomes for Objective 4.2, 'Technology-enhanced Learning'

• Learning in the 21st Century: large-scale pilots for the design of the future classroom;
• Reinforce the links between individual and organisational learning, and creativity: embedding learning experiences in organisational processes and practices, through innovative systems embracing talent, knowledge, workflows, collaborative innovation and competency management;
• Innovative adaptive and intuitive systems featuring affective and emotional approaches, including new forms of assessing learning outcomes as well as feedback/guidance mechanisms to the learner and the teacher;
• Revolutionary learning appliances (including toys) and advanced cognitive tutors, able to promote specific cognitive processing or abilities;
  
• Focused interdisciplinary networks on emerging trends (e.g. serious games/mobility and learning), linking established excellences and learning labs, and including mechanisms for cross-fertilisation between disciplines.
• Awareness building and knowledge management on the results of EU projects in the field; exploratory/roadmapping activities for fundamentally new forms of learning; identification of Grand Challenges; socio-economic evaluations; establishment of a pan-European network of living schools for validation, demonstrations and showcases.

Expected impact

• More conducive, highly motivating and flexible learning places, supporting better education, competency development and employability;
• Increased empowerment of both learners and teachers through better adaptation to individual learning needs;
• Significant contribution to the global competitiveness of European players in a consolidating market;
• Leading edge research in Europe strengthened through restructuring of the technology-enhanced learning research landscape. Leveraged impact of research results.

The previous ICT Work Programme under FP7 covered the years 2007-08. The objectives for technology-enhanced learning are listed in this summary.

Technology-enhanced learning in FP6

For the objectives under the 6^th Framework Programme (2002-2006), which drive recent research projects, please see the TeLearn website in the IST portal.