Unified e-Hoop approach to learning differences

The content of this page is displayed in standardized format to serve as quick reference; and facilitate its use during preparation of new applications. Do not change the content of this page without consulting with the project coordinator. For encyclopedic details about the project, please refer to its main page. e-Hoop project The aim of the project is to create a universal, dynamic and adaptable e-Learning environment which educators can use, modify and expand, achieved through the development of an open-source experimental platform capable of hosting and delivering e-Learning material in the form of Learning Objects, which meet specifications that enable and facilitate the e-Hoop concept, namely the philosophy that all people are equal and have equal opportunities in learning. The platform will evaluate learning abilities on the basis of which it will deliver content to learners in ways they can learn best (i.e. auditory, visually). In this way differences (i.e. disabilities, dyslexia) can be eliminated. Structured Dialog engaging diverse stakeholders will be used to identify obstacles that prevent this, and agree on actions to promote the e-Hoop concept. The results will be used to derive the requirements for the platform and agree on a succession scheme in the partnership agreement for further exploitation. The application of OSS tools will facilitate further development and long-term exploitation making it freely available to educators and learners.

Formal Project Description Contract Title Unified e-Hoop approach to learning differences Project Acronym e-Hoop Partners FAVINOM Consultancies Ltd, Hellenic Open University, Knowledge Media Research Center, JAUNIMO KARJEROS CENTRAS, DAFNORD Association Countries of the action Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Lithuania, Finland Cost of Action €562,599 Grant €421,949 Cost for FWC €171,876 Grant for FWC €128,907 Dates 01/12/2012 - 30/11/2015 Main Page E-Hoop

Specific objective(s) The e-Hoop is an online hub that promotes the advances of technology for lifelong learning. Its aim is to provide a flexible tool that can be tailored to the learner’s individual needs. Its unique adaptability allows users to insert their own learning material and use it according to their specific requirements. It is thus an innovative and practical application which fosters an inclusive learning environment by specifically targeting at socially and educationally disadvantaged groups.