This document discusses short learning programmes (SLPs) and a task force formed between several European open universities to develop joint SLPs. SLPs are independent learning units between 0.5 and 15 ECTS that result in a certificate. The task force aims to create an inventory of SLPs, develop a website listing offers, and focus first on a joint SLP in teacher training in digital media. The task force will also develop a road map to increase the political impact of their work within three years.

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EADTU-EU Summit Brussels 2017
Prof. Dr. Theo J. Bastiaens
Vice-President for Digitalisation and International Affairs
New Approaches in Short Learning
Programmes

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3. SLPs are independent learning units of variable sizes (roughly
between 0.5 and 15 ECTS).
SLPs are usually awarded with a certificate and are recognized in
larger degree program structures.
Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
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4. TASKFORCE:
Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (Spain)
Universidade Aberta (Portugal)
The Open University (UK)
Hellenic Open University (Greece)
The Open University of the University of Jyväskylä (Finland)
UNINETTUNO (Italy)
Open Universiteit (Netherlands)
FernUniversität in Hagen (Germany)
Idea
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6. Target group are adult students – demand-driven and
a professional focus
Common language: English
Collaborative project with a small number of partners: identify
common demands + goals
Different learning cultures provide different student experiences
Ideal size and format: 5-30 ECTS and online programmes
From ‘nanodegrees’ to full degrees: SLPs should fit into formalized
system
Quality assurance (Accredited)
SLP need to have value for our own programs (faculty)
RESULTS
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7. Inventory of SLPs, create a website with all offers
Bring together interested academic staff
Focus first on a joint developed SLP on ‚Teacher Training in Digital
Media‘
Erasmus + Application KA3 Forward-looking projects (lead by
EADTU)
TF develops road map for political impact (impact visible within 3
years)
TF ACTIVITIES
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8. SLP Overview
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12. So far
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13. A Long Road Ahead
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- Advantage
- Compatibility
- Complexity
- Trailability
- Observability

14. When is a Short Learning
Programme succesful?
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15. Thank you for your attention
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