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ICELAND
Project reference: 05-ISl01-S2G01-00008-1
ICELAND
Teaching Flex: Teaching and learning in distance / flexible education
Teaching Flex, teaching and learning in distance/flexible education is a collaborative European project to guide
teachers in a distance/flexible learning environment. The aim is to meet the needs of teachers in new learning/teaching
environment. New technology, computer programs as well as new kinds of communication tools call for
other/different teaching methods. The project aims to enhance the basic skills of teachers in using learning theories,
blended teaching methods and in understanding diverse learning styles. The use of modern technology is of
consideration when teaching and learning in distance/flexible education.
Duration: 3 years Funding year: 1 st
Area(s) covered
Project Objectives
Target Group(s)
COMPOSITION OF THE PARTNERSHIP
Coordinating institution
Basic skills
Information technology
Name of the organisation: Kennaraháskóli Íslands, Símenntunarstofnun
Iceland University of Education, Department of Continuing Education
Name of the contact person: Ms. Sólrún B. Kristinsdóttir
Address: v/Stakkahlíð, IS-105 Reykjavík, Iceland
E-mail: solrunb@khi.is
Tel: +354 563 3861
Fax: +354 563 3981
Website: http://www.simennt.khi.is and http://www.khi.is
Other: Teaching and learning in a distance / flexible environment
Strategy for stimulating/promoting adult learners’ demand for
learning
Experimentation with new pedagogical approach
Guidance / counselling or other support services
Methods for providing accreditation of competencies
Other: Teachers to teach and learn in distance / flexible education
Partners
Väglednings – och lärcentrum (Guidance and learning centre), Kristianstad, Sweden
Hellenic Open University, Faculty of Humanities, Patras, Greece
Hellenic Network of Open and Distance Education, Patras, Greece
Centro de Educación a Distancia ‘Profesor Féliz Pérez Parrilla’, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Association ‘Savoirs Pour Réussir’, Marseille, France
Ostravaská Univerzita v Ostrave, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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