Funder: European Commission
date_range Duration: from 01 December 2008 to 31 December 2010 (25 months) Finished

Of European scope.

the Free Technology Academy (FTA) aims to set up a distance learning programme for upgrading knowledge and skills on FS and OS. With this purpose, the learning experience of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (in terms of virtual campus, educational materials and methodology) will be transferred and adapted at the European level with particular emphasis on the lifelong learning of IT professionals, educators and decision makers. The FTA project will provide five main results: 1) a virtual campus run at the EU level; 2) a set of distance learning modules on FS and OS published as Open Educational Resources; 3) definition of competences, Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and recognition of certifications by the FTA partners; 4) a pilot programme to evaluate and adjust the FTA programme and campus; and 5) a network of HE institutions, vocational education and training organisations, companies and civil society organisations to encourage cooperation and connect to real market needs.

Call: Erasmus Programme 2008 (European Commission)
Program: Erasmus Programme

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