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Vorsprung durch Technik: developing an online version of the European Language Portfolio
Eighth Annual Irish Technology Users’ ConferenceDublin Institute of Technology
Jennifer Bruen and Juliette PéchenartSchool of Applied Language & Intercultural
Studies, Dublin City University
25th May 2007
What is a European Language Portfolio (ELP)?
An ELP is a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences.
Source: http://www.coe.int/portfolio
ELP - Three Components
Passport Biography
∆ Dossier
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Beginner A1
A2
Intermediate B1
B2
Advanced C1
C2
Disadvantages of “paper” portfolio
Large and unwieldy
Awkward to transport
Difficult to navigate
Does not exploit opportunities offered by ICT
EU-Funded Lingua 2 Project (2004-2007) On-line, interactive version of the ELP with
an enhanced intercultural dimension Uses Moodle as VLE
Project development LOLIPOP learning platform
8 countries (Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Spain)
12 partners 7 target languages
Advantages of online LOLIPOP ELP
Increased connectivity Motivation through animation Ease of navigation Portability Potential for tandem learning
using share function and moodle platform
The LOLIPOP ELP
http://polya.computing.dcu.ie/tmoodle/