iClassIntelligent Distributed Cognitive-based Open Learning System for Schools

iClass Objectives

• Formulate a new pedagogical approach exploiting the potential of ICT to support a personalised, flexible and learner-centred approach

• Develop ICT tools supporting a new approach to teaching and learning

• Validate iCLASS results and promote innovation in teaching and learning practice

• Promote collaboration between researchers and practitioners

What is iClass?

An effort initiated to develop an • intelligent,• cognitive-based,• open

iClassIntelligent Distributed Cognitive-based Open Learning System for Schools

learning system and environment, adapted to individual learners' needs, and ensuring their take-up in the education sector at a European level.

What is iClass?

What is iClass?

What is iClass?

What is iClass?

What is iClass?

What Will Be The Output?

iClassSystem

STANDARDSContributing to e-

Learning standards from an education

perspective

WEB SERVICESModules for profiling, monitoring, learning path selection, LO

generation, authoring, tracking, preferences,

and reporting

CONTENTPilot content in different languages for different

learning styles and cultures, and

knowledge space generation

From theory to practice

• Introduction• Aims/history of iClass• SRPL model• Demonstrations• Hands-on work on the platform• Teachers present a learning plan• Students try that out• Feedback

Workshops format

Austria in Bad Hofgastein Tourism School

• Profile of teachers: 9 teachers. 6 (AT), 3 (LT) – AT teachers part of ICT language teachers group

– LT teachers are from a vocational tourism school

– A – students – tourism school Bad Hofgastein

• Profile of the schools (infrastructure): – AT teachers and students good level of infrastructure at

school/home

– LT teachers good level of infrastructure (linked to subject)

• Trainers/support: Paul Gerhard, Shiri Hagani, Tiphaine Lalonde, Eric Meyvis, Matthias Utesch, Stefan Zingel (+support from MoE/School)

Group

A participative group

iClass System - Websites

iClass Site: www.iclass.info

iclass.wikispaces.com

http://virtuelleschule.bmukk.gv.at/projekte-international/eu-projekte/iclass/