The Euronet-PBL Project:Overview of the Work PlanPekka KmrinenUniversity of Bremen, ITB, Presented at the 1st International Meeting of the Euronet-PBL Project,Bremen, 17.11.2008

ContentsIntroduction: Outline of the Euronet-PBL projectWP 1: Coordination and managementWP 2: Background analyses (univ. & ent. partners)WP 3: Evaluation of PBL models (univ. & ent. partners)WP 4: Comparative analyses & common frameworkWP 5: Joint toolbox (pedagogic tools; R&D tools)WP 6: Valorisation of PBL models (associate partners)WP 7: Dissemination of the framework & other resultsWP 8: Development & networking of web resourcesWP 9: Monitoring and project evaluationThe role of the international meetingsTime FrameDiscussion

Introduction: Outline of the Euronet-PBL projectErasmus Multilateral project under the priority Co-operation between Universities and Enterprises6 University partners, technical support and evaluator6 Enterprise partners (with a contract)14 Associate partners (without a contract)Expected results: Background analyses, Evaluation of PBL models, Comparative analyses, Common framework, Common toolbox, Roadmap for further developmentJoint web platform and networked web resourcesSupport and feedback from the accompanying evaluation

WP 1: Coordination and managementContracts: grant agreement & partner contractsInternational meetings: internal agreementsE-Communication (Skype, Flashmeetings)Web platform (Group blogs, Internal areas)Completion of the work packages; Production of the deliverablesInterim reportFinal report Time frame: Month 1 24

WP 2: Background analyses (university and enterprise partners)Analyses of student projects (4 cases pro country)Interviews with enterprise partnersAnalyses of process cycles and key featuresDevelopment of joint criteria (main criteria, sub criteria) for the evaluation of current PBL modelsDevelopment of a joint evaluation toolTime frame: Month 2 - 6

WP 3: Evaluation of PBL models (u & e partners)Six evaluation workshops (Based on questionnaire)Workshop consists of three phases: the self-assessment of the university representatives and enterprise representatives (their own view on the functioning of the PBL activities they are implementing); the contrastive analysis by Euronet-PBL research partners (who are not immediately responsible of implementing the PBL activities) and integrative processing of the results of the evaluation workshops in the six participating countries Identification of relative strengths and weaknesses Time frame: Month 7 - 10

WP 4: Comparative analyses andthe common frameworkComparative interpretation of the evaluation resultsReflection on the results with the help of visualisationsUse of results and conclusions as a basis for a common European framework:Common core principlesDomain-specific guidelines for developing the quality of PBL arrangements.Time frame: Month 10 - 13 (- 21)

WP 5: Joint toolbox (pedagogic tools and R&D tools)Development of a web-based resource environment for joint tools (toolbox)Pedagogic tools: Facilitation of learning in different PBL arrangementsR&D tools: Tools for students inquiries and projects in the context of PBL arrangementsAnalysis of the usability, transferability and connectivity of the toolsAgreements on joint tools (spcific status in the project)Time frame: Month 10 - 13 (- 21)

WP 6: Valorisation of PBL models (associate partners)Validation of the PBL framework and of the toolbox with a wider set of partnersValorisation plan6 Valorisation events with specific workshops that provide feedback on the framework and on the toolboxValorisation reportsEnrichment of the frameworkEnrichment of the toolboxTime frame: Month 18 21

WP 7: Dissemination of the framework & other resultsDissemination of the frameworkEuropean policies, European stakeholdersDissemination of domain-specific PBL approachesDomain-specific stakeholders, partner regionsDissemination of tools and findingsRegional partner enterprises, twinning institutesTime frame: Month 5 24

WP 8: Development and networking of web resourcesJoint web resources (platform, specific resource areas, communication facilities)Use of web as support for project (coordination, work packages, dissemination)Use of web as means of networking (partners web resources; external web resources)Time frame: Month 1 24

WP 9: Monitoring and project evaluationDevelopment of an accompanying evaluation concept that supports the projectCombination of self-eluation and contrastive evaluationBriefing of the project during the work of the projectEvaluation tools & reports Self-evaluation tools (partnerships)First evaluation report (interim)Second evaluation report (final)Time frame: Month 1 24

The role of the international meetings1st meeting (Bremen): Project start2nd meeting (Istanbul): Results of the background analyses; Preparation of the evaluation workshops3rd meeting (Maribor): Development of the joint framework; Preparation of the toolbox4th meeting (Limerick): Valorisation activities5th meeting (Oslo/Lillestrm): Conclusions and dissemination activities

Time frameWP 1: Coordination and management Month 1 - 24WP 2: Background analyses Month 2 - 6WP 3: Evaluation of PBL models Month 7 - 10WP 4: Comparative analyses & frameworkMonth 10 - 13 - 21WP 5: Joint toolboxMonth 10 - 13 - 21 WP 6: Valorisation of PBL modelsMonth 18 - 21 WP 7: Dissemination Month 5 - 24WP 8: Development of web resourcesMonth 1 - 24WP 9: Monitoring and project evaluationMonth 1 - 24

DiscussionWork packages 1 5: Coordination, Background analyses, Evaluation of PBL models, Comparisons & Framework, The joint toolboxSpecific activities (WP6 - WP9): Monitoring & Project Evaluation, Web resources and Web-support, Valorisation of the PBL models with associate partners,Dissemination of the joint framework and of specific results

The Euronet-PBL Project is funded byErasmus/ Multilateral projects