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/