E-learning makes it possible for trainers and participants to communicate online from different locations, twenty four hours per day and seven days per week. E-learning software provides online space for: group work, one to one contacts, links to websites and documents, possibilities for group writing of documents, individual assignments and much more…

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E-learning has many parallels with Non-Formal Education (NFE). It uses both Social Learning Theory and Experiential Learning to underscore the importance of group learning, peer education and co-mentoring. Therefore its adoption as a training tool in NFE is a logical step.

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​Using E-learning for training can increase learning outcomes in many ways:

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​- The training delivered at local level is equal for all.​

- It fosters Life – Long – Learning.​

- Confidence in participating in a foreign language will be improved.​

- The learning process can be extended for participants in face-to-face training courses with e-learning.

- Limitations relating to cost, visas or physical disabilities preventing attendance at face-to-face events are avoided.​

- Institutions which formally accredit non formal learning can have online access to the training process.​

- The latest, most up-to-date information can be distributed quickly to both trainers and participants.​

- With 24/7 access participants and trainers can work at their own place at times best suited to them.​

- Very little limitation on the number of participants or trainers.​

- The training sphere becomes truly global; without geographical barriers.

My experience

- Co-design, management and facilitation of more than ten e-learning platforms of long term training courses, pools of trainers and community of education professionals 

 

- Author of the ““E-learning for intercultural non-formal education activities - Mapping study for identifying quality criteria”, DYS CoE February 2012

- Trainer at the Modules Series “The use of social media for democratic participation” - Pestalozzi Programme Directorate General CoE, 24th – 29th September 2012 European Youth Centre Strasbourg -France- and 14th-18th May 2013, Antalya -Turkey-