A European Knowledgebase Framework for Deployment of Real Time AV-Communication in Distance Teaching

The knowledgebase constitutes a new independent European framework for disseminating and deploying pedagogical use of high quality real time audio, video and data communication services into distance learning environments at a larger scale. It will be completed in 2006. The information base will be supported by a educational network in order to provide effective dissemination of new pedagogical methodologies and new didactical frameworks. It will offer improved learning experiences, technical advise based on expert knowledge, good practice based on collective end-user knowledge, train-the-trainer program for teaching personnel, and model recommendations for the wide adoption and effective integration of visual communication into distance training programs. A possible extension of the educational network and the knowledgebase, targeting user groups outside Europe, is discussed.