Translation of "apprentissage guidé par les données " (French → English) :

the technical framework for the delivery of the benchmarking and mutual learning activities, as part of the annual work programme of the Network, including the benchlearning methodology on the basis of the benchmarking indicators as set out in the Annex to this Decision to compare PES performance, the context variables, the data delivery requirements, and the learning instruments of the integrated mutual learning programme;

Many seminars and conferences brought together experts from various countries to explain latest developments in language teaching and learning, and experts published handbooks for parents and schools explaining the benefits of developments such as content and language integrated learning (the learning of a subject through the medium of a foreign language).

It focussed on a number of joint initiatives: the European opening event in Lund and the closing event in Brussels (organised with the Swedish and Belgian presidencies respectively); the European Week of Adult Language Learners (5 - 11 May 2001) and the European Day of Languages (26 September 2001); the publication of a guide for adult language learners entitled "How YOU can learn a language"; the development of a joint web-site for the Year; the definition of a logo (four heads superimposed) and slogan for the Year (Languages ope ...[+++]n doors).

The European Commission has published a new guide entitled "Data Protection in the European Union", which provides citizens and businesses with information on their rights regarding the collection and use of personal data and on what to do when their rights are violated.

Considerable added value is also seen to accrue from European cooperation in the following activities : - Creating data banks for exchange of information on Open Distance Learning, opportunities and products; - Facilitating the adaptation, transfer and coproduction of materials; - Stimulating cooperation between institutions and agencies involved in Open Distance Learning; - Producing quality standards fotitraining products and delivery systems; - Developing evaluation and accreditation mechanisms for Open Distance Learning courses; - Achieving mutual recognition for qualifications gained in an Open Distance Learning mode; The Comm ...[+++]ission sees the potential of Open Distance Learning being extented and strengthened by the application of new media and communications technology and its efforts in this connection within the DELTA Programme are being continued in the context of the Third Framework Programme for RTD.

- Because education and training is mostly a collective experience, a central focus of new learning approaches will be on developing a new role for the teacher as a guide through the information maze and as a coach, rather than a lecturer.