open and flexible learning as a strategy for lifelong learning a triple track policy
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Open and flexible learning as a strategy for lifelong learning
A triple track policy
e-Learning Russia: e-Learning Opportunities Today
Moscow, 3-4 June 2010
Piet Henderikx, Secretary General EADTU
Lifelong learning and European policy
• Bologna process, Bologna Follow Up Group• Lisbon strategy, Europe 2020• EUA, Charter of Lifelong Learning• Leuven Communiqué
Gap between policy and reality, although high quality models and good practice are in place
The knowledge society in the 21th century
• Knowledge is multiplied every 5-10 years in all fields• Never seen societal impact and continuous change• Jobs require more complex competencies• values, ethical choices and societal coherence become major challenges
Hence, a new role of universities as driving forces for the knowledge society and innovation – the knowledge triangle
A sense of urgency is needed: benchmarks
• European Council (2009): 40% higher education diploma benchmark (30-40y) and an average participation of 15% of mature students (25-64y) • Leuven Communiqué (2009): Lifelong learning is a public responsibility, integral part of national education systems• EUA: LLL a central part of the mission of universities and hence of university excellence
Participation rate is far below the benchmark. Innovative approaches to LLL urgently necessary
Universities in the 21st century
• universities as nodes of regional and international knowledge networks: pro-active driving forces in the circulation of knowledge• apart from research and innovation, three educational tasks:
• Knowledge transmitters to professional and regional communities (innovative regions)
• Suppliers of formal degree education• Providers of customized education and training on demand
LLL will permeate the life of the universities as well as the teaching and learning environment of formal education
A triple track approach to LLL for Europe 2020
• Open knowledge sharing via informal learning channels (open access, open innovation, open educational resources) • Open and flexible degree education (open university model)• Flexible education/training on demand for companies and the public sector
This triple track approach is capitalizing on current developments and will make lifelong learning a reality by reaching out to the majority of people
Track 1: Open access
• open access reviews, open archives, repositories on line• DRIVER: the European portal for open access• Berlin Declaration (2007)• university policy: some universities request their staff to publish in open access
Universities are aware of the fact that scientific information should be freely accessible – science should not be a closed circuit
Track 1: Open innovation
• open innovation has advantages over closed innovation• divergent knowledge, beyond the borders of the own organisation• universities and networked innovation channels for regional innovation• network tools that link universities and companies, sme’s, public services, consultants (relevant, up to date, quick, structuring, stimulating,…)• interaction, co-creation of knowledge • IMEC, Leuven: micro-electronics, (bio)nanotechnology, …
Innovative knowledge produced by universities should be valorised throughout interactive networks with companies and professional networks – towards innovative regions
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university
industry
government
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Track 1: Open educational resources
• M.I.T., Open Courseware Consortium • US, Japan, China • In Europe: United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain• OpenLearn (UKOU): the second generation of OER (courses for independent learning)• OpenER (OUNL); MORIL, OER-HE (EADTU)• Objectives OER: widening participation; sharing and re-using content in university networks, intercampus education, international cooperation; study orientation/preparation of (international) students; sharing knowledge with other organisations, companies, sme’s, professional communities; community education, education for citizenship; profiling the university• HEFCE, wikiwijs•Global Task Force with UNESCO/ICDE; global platform
OER are a major opportunity for informal eduaction and networked cooperation
Track 1: Towards accessible and interactive university-led platforms for open knowledge sharing and regional knowledge circulation
• Based on a combination of approaches: open access, open innovation and open educational resources• Discipline or project (innovation) based• Institutional strategy and framework, leadership• Linked with professional networks, communities, sme’s…
Track 1 is the basis for knowledge circulation in a regional development and international cooperation context. It is also part of a rich learning environment for tracks 2 and 3, including the networks with other organisations and professionals
Altaline Technologies
Telindus
Arcadiz
Telecom
Topcom
Weidmuller
Delta Design
Netsize
CDM
Tyco Electronics
Xplanation
Xentec Loft33
Smash Uitgeverij Averbode
Opikanoba
Telraam
Hypervision
EMD
Better Access
Reymen
Data Center
Ardatis
Sitelcom
Spacechecker
X-Plane SIMAC
Able
Terayon Comm. Systems
Mixed innovatieve
bedrijven
Q Star Test
Micro Matic
Eyetronics
Medicim
Orban
Microwave
Products
ICOS
FillFactory
Tomoton
AnSem Philips
Resonext
Adelante
Technologies
Windriver
Septentrio
QMedit
Mind Linux Solutions
Acunia
Easics
Agilent Technologies
Option International
Pure innovatieve
bedrijven
Telematics-communication
IMEC
KULeuven
K.U.Leuven
4 Research groups
IMEC
Wireless & multimedia
platform
Kenniscentra
Centers of
excellence
Micro-electronics - nanotech
Telindus
Tyco Electronics
Luciad
Tomoton
Micro Matic
Delcomp
Data4S
Mind Linux
SolutionsLMS
Krypton
IPCOS
Assurcard
A.C.S. Belgium
B.E.S.T.
Eyetronics
Cypress Semi
FillFactory
STM
Agilent Techn.
J.W.Lemmens
Philips ITCL
Septentrio
ASM Belgium
Target Compiler Techn.
EasicsCoWare
AnSem
Epiq Sensor Nite
Oligosense
Xenics
Photovoltec
Vector International
JSR Electronics
ICOS Vision
Systems
Newfrom
Option International
Vivactiss
Eonic Systems
Resonext
ARM
Soltech
KULeuven
IMEC
K.U.LeuvenLab Photochemistry & Spectroscopy
Lab of Solid-state Physics & Magnetism
IMECSub-45nm research facility
Nanotechnology Platform
Design platform
Kenniscentra
Centers of
excellence
Pure innovatieve
bedrijven
Mixed innovatieve
bedrijven
Assurcard
EPYC
Smash
Hypervision
Cronos-
EGOVA
Ardatis
Electronic Virtual Office
SOFTDEXX
Good-Ex
Benelux-France
Manage-IT
Abtimore
Apeiron
EMD
Utimaco Safeware
Evisor (IBM)
Telindus
Hypertrust
Risc Technology Belgium
Data4S
Cryptomathic
Better Access
Ubizen
Control Solutions
International
E-security
KULeuven
K.U.Leuven
Faculty of Applied Sciences
2 Research groups
K.U.Leuven
Faculty of Law
ICRI research group
Kenniscentra
Centers of
excellence
Pure innovatieve
bedrijven
Mixed innovatieve
bedrijven
Biotest Seralco
Benelux
Terumo
Europe
Autocyte
Europe
Conti BPC
Ortec
VWR InternationalCentocor
Malaise&co
IVIA
Medvision
Benelux
Norgine
Dermat
E.S.R.I.
Deckers Div
Dakocytomation
Cochlear
M-Elect
Vivactiss
Custom8
@Medical Techn.
New Standard Eng.
Materialise
MXS
Data4S
PharmaDM
QMedit
PatientWeb
Thromb-X
reMYND
Algonomics
4AZA Biosciences
Tigenix
RNA-TEC
Medicim
Life sciences
KULeuven
Univ hospitals
K.U.Leuven
Rega Institute
CEHA
Lab of Exp. Genetics & Transgenese
VIB
VIGOUR
Kenniscentra
Centers of
excellence
Pure innovatieve
bedrijven
Mixed innovatieve
bedrijven
Diatos
Oncomethylome
Neurogenetics
Biotest SeralcoBenelux
TerumoEurope
Autocyte Europe
Conti BPC
Ortec
VWR InternationalCentocor
Malaise&co
IVIA
MedvisionBenelux
Norgine
Dermat
E.S.R.I.Deckers Div
Dakocytomation
Cochlear
M-Elect
Custom8
@Medical Techn.
New Standard Eng.
Materialise
MXS
QMedit
PatientWeb
Thrombogenics
ReMynd
Algonomics
BioTie Therapies Corp.
Tigenix
IDT(RNA-TEC)
Medicim
Life sciences
K.U.LeuvenL-MTC
Univ hospitalsK.U.LeuvenRega InstituteCEHA
Lab of Exp. Genetics & Transgenese
VIBVIGOUR
Kenniscentra
Centers of excellence
Puur innovatievebedrijven
Gemengd innovatievebedrijven
Diatos
Onco Methylome
Neurogenetics
FugeiaRegenesys
M4S
Formac Pharmaceuticals
CMPG
Mechatronics
Alnaco
Donaldson
Dynamotor
Decoster
Tecmate
Intl.
Robert Bosch
AffilipsSouth Lancs
Belgium
Flexlink
Systems
SST
Food Mach
Camco
Techn
Partec Eng
ACE Electronics
Ora Machines B.E.S.T.
Stas
Electrical & Mech. Design
DV Consulting IPCOS
Krypton
Luyten Automation
PEC EME
Entecom Systems
M&M Corporation
Data Analys Products
CSILMS
D2S International
Atos Engineering
Metris
Somatech
Optidrive
Materialise
Barco Aarschot
WTCM Air Beraing Prec. Techn.
Scala Consultants
KULeuven
K.U.Leuven
Dept. Mechanics
Researh groups
K.U.Leuven
Dept of Metall. & Mater. Eng
Lab Agric Mach & Proc
Kenniscentra
Centers of
excellence
Pure innovatieve
bedrijven
Mixed innovatieve
bedrijven
Feed-food-healthInterbrew Belgium
GE Betz
Pure
Global
Water
Techn
Omni Scala
B.E.S.T.
Barco ElbiconSST Food
Machinery
Sodiaal
Benelux
Tiense Suiker
Cargill
Frisk Intll
Aveve
Sensient
Flavors
Remy Industr
Citrique Belg
GC Europe
Engelhard Belgium
ICI-Europe
Toxicon Europe
Hercules Europe
3E
Intern. Aquatreat Belgium
Kon. Belg. Inst. tot
Verbetering vd Biet
Quomak
Better3Fruit
Lochow-Petkus
Belgium
B.R.I.S.K.
Proefbedrijf voor witloof
Centrum Toegep. Biol.
SES Europe
Bodemkundige dienst België
Orafti Group
KULeuven
K.U.Leuven/VIB
Center of Microbiol & Plant Gen.
Lab Molecular Cell Biology
K.U.Leuven
6 centers of excell.
Kenniscentra
Centers of
excellence
Pure innovatieve
bedrijven
Mixed innovatieve
bedrijven
Track 2: Open and flexible degree education
• The backbone of complex competency development •Well-structured curricula and long term processes• Mass-personalisation• Compensates for backlogs in the participation in higher education• Often an additional degree
Open and flexible degree education is needed for building complex competencies
Track 2: Evening classes…
• A flexibility law for higher eduaction (Flanders, Belgium)• Evening classes, perhaps more accessible, but not flexible • Not scalable• Not sustainable• Blended solutions
Open and flexible degree education is needed for building complex competencies
Track 2: Open university
• A European concept• Characteristics:
• Open admission• Student centred• Course design by teams• Multimedia• Tutoring – study centres• Assessment
• Quality criteria: e-xcellence• Partnerships: networked eduaction and virtual mobility
“Open university” is a high quality brand for formal open and flexible education. It should become more a European brand for high quality open and distance teaching universities in a partnership between them, including both types and covering all countries, serving regional lifelong learning strategies.
Track 2: Flexible education and training on demand
• Innovation, knowledge valorisation, transfer of knowledge• Spinning off research, innovative ideas• Demand from companies, sme’s, public services• Individual and collective needs combined• Governmental orders: OUNL, UOC• Cooperation with professional organisations: OUUK• Interfaces or intermediate structures that create projects across university departments integrating research, innovation, educationn and training in a innovative field/project• The Knowledge Innovation Communities of EIT (see KIC Energy)• Partnerships• Task Force EADTU
Universities should valorise research into innovation to the benefit of society at large, on their own initiative (spin offs) or in cooperation with companies and sms’s (new products, processes). They contribute to innovative regions. Demand driven education and training play a core role.
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Dual incentive mechanism to maintain a balance and healthy tension between striving for scientific excellence and gearing this excellence towards application and innovation.
Faculties, departments, research groups:international quality in research,
teaching performance
LRD divisions/projectsContract autonomy &flexibility incentives
LRD Research Divisions
Networking
• Learning, a personal process• Communities of learning facilitate learning and bring learning to a higher level• Communities of practice, professional communities (incl. alumni, company staff,…)• Circulation of knowledge between both• Universities as engines of validated knowledge transfer, also by eduaction and training• regional and international global networking
Universities should network nationally and internationally for the sake of innovation and up to date education and training.
Conclusions
• Lifelong learning should be strategically developed along three tracks, that go hand in hand : open knowledge sharing combining open access, open innovation, open educational resources), open and flexible degree education, flexible education on demand • Universities should define their role with regard to regional and international development, linking with communities of practice and professional communities, incl. companies, sme’s and public services• Open knowledge sharing leads to a high profile and to international cooperation in partnerships or “cooperation zones”