1.0 ABOUT THE ABLE PROJECT 4
2.0 THE USAGE OF E-LEARNING IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) 5
2.1 The History And Development Of E-Learning 5
2.2 How Prevalent Is Online Education 6
2.3 Online Learning Platforms Used 6
2.4 Which Universities Use E-Learning In Addition To Face-To-Face Learning 6
2.5 Virtual Universities That Provide Certification On E-Learning 7
2.6 Hindrances to the Usage of E-Learning 7
2.7 Is E-Learning Economical Or Not? 8
2.8 Different Institutions That Use E-Learning 8
2.9 Efforts To Promote E-Learning 8
2.10 Pros And Cons Of E-Learning 9
Pros: 9
Cons: 9
3.0 NEW TRENDS IN ICT AND ENTERTAINMENT
BASE EDUCATION AND GAMING, SIMULATION AND M-LEARNING 11
3.1 Why Use Computer Games For Learning? 11
Computer Games Engage 11
Three Reasons Why Computer (I.E. Digital) Games Engage 11
3.2 New Trends in ICT And Entertainment Base Education And Gaming, Simulation And M- Learning 12
Poland 12
Turkey 12
Italy 13
Austria 14
Portugal 16
Bulgaria 16
4.0 ADVANTAGE OF THE INNOVATIVE IT FOR DISABLED AND HOW THE DISABLED CAN USE 17
4.1 Review Of The Policy And Legacy 18
4.2 Benefits Of Implementing New Technologies For People With Disabilities 19
4.3 Projects And Initiatives Concerning IT For Disabled 20
4.4 What Are New Technologies Used For Supporting Disabled? 21
Technologies for vision impaired people 21
Technologies For Hearing Impaired 22
Technologies For People With Mental Disabilities 23
Technologies for People with Physical Disabilities For Computer Access 23
4.5 Free Software 23
5.0 HOW PARTNERS INTEGRATE E-LEARNING & ICT TECHNOLOGIES 25
Portugal - University of Évora 26
UK – Staffordshire University 26
Poland – Danmar Computers 26
Italy – Polo Informatico Ltd. 27
Bulgaria - Citizens for Public Initiatives St. Peter and Pavel 27
Austria – Club Life Long Learning 27
Turkey - Cukurova Ilce Milli Egitim Mudurlugu, Niksar Ilce Milli Egitim Mudurlugu & Muradiye Kız Teknik ve Meslek Lisesi 28
5.1 Similarities & Best Practices 28
5.1 Technologies Commonly Used 29
6.0 GOOD PRACTICE IN ICT FOR TEACHER TRAINING 29
6.1 The History (Development) Of Using ICT For Teacher Training 30
6.2 Review Of The Using ICT For Initial Teacher Training And Teacher Development ( In-Service Training) 31
6.3 Good practices for ICT based teacher training 32
References 34
Appendix A: Projects Partners 35
Appendix B : PHOTO ALBUM 44