3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Marlene Trummler University of Graz
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Introduction Intention and objectives Focus of the database
Development process (content & technical solution)
Interlinkages with other 3-LENSUS deliverables Conclusion and
lessons learned Outlook 2 Conference Thessaloniki,
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Database on Learning for Sustainable Development intention &
objectives To develop an freely accessible online database with the
aim to: share and exchange knowledge and experiences among academic
and non-academic stakeholders in the field of learning for
sustainable development provide as much information as possible on
ESD practice contain a wide range of projects that deliver ESD
networking HE institutions with both regional networks as well as
learning networks 3 Conference Thessaloniki, 02.11.2010Marlene
Trummler University of Graz
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Focus
of the database Projects within the database are allocated to:
Regional development Multi-oriented learning approaches
Multi-stakeholder involvement Transdisciplinarity Empowerment 4
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Development process of the database 5 Conference Thessaloniki,
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brainstorming and developing a set of questions for the database
brainstorming and comparison of technical possibilities setting up
the first testing database 01/2010 02/2010 Testing the database
& feedback first adaptations 03/2010 database goes online for
public use 04/2010 05/2010 comprehensive dissemination activities
feedback 06/2010 further restructuring and improvements ongoing
dissemination investigations for improvements
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development The
database form 1.Project information 2.Project description
3.Involved stakeholders 4.Learning activities 5.Impact on
sustainable development 6 Conference Thessaloniki,
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development A
variety of projects 28 project entries 6 European countries
Projects in the field of: Sustainability in higher education Local
community development From global to local Methods Stakeholder
involvement . e.g. Global Action Schools 2 Communities, Energy
Academy, Teaching guidelines for water education, 8 Conference
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Technical solution & user groups Requirements for technical
implementation: Possibility to incorporate it into existing
products Focus on a formal learning environment 2 levels of user
groups: Viewers Project contributors 10 Conference Thessaloniki,
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Interlinkages with other deliverables 11 Conference Thessaloniki,
02.11.2010Marlene Trummler University of Graz Database Collection
of projects on learning for SD Database Collection of projects on
learning for SD ESD Indicators Handbook Innovative practices
Content level Technical level Virtual Learning Network Fig. Grsdorf
2009 COPERNICUS Alliance
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Conclusion Main functions of the database: It serves as an
information network It provides education & learning facilities
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of Graz Social Network Participation Education & Learning
Research integration Leadership & Vision Fig.: Graz Model for
Integrative Development, Mader C., 2009
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development The
database as an information network Simple form of networks Main
motivation: offer, share and exchange knowledge Is not primarily
targeted on cooperation 13 Conference Thessaloniki,
02.11.2010Marlene Trummler University of Graz Calculus based trust
Information Network Knowledge Network Innovation Network Knowledge
based trust Identification based trust Collaboration Cooperation
Co-creation Fig. Mader 2009
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development The
database as a source for education & learning Platform for
higher education actors and regional actors to present and share
project activities, good practices, challenges, success factors
& experiences People learn from each others projects and
experiences People learn for & reflect their own processes
Database on Learning for Sustainable Development source of
networking, support & inspiration aims at broadening,
strengthening and promoting learning for sustainable development 14
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Lessons learned The database questions are comprehensive time
intensive to add projects Difficulty in finding the balance between
high quality projects and length/comprehensiveness 15 Conference
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Outlook Future of the database Content based analysis of projects
Integration of the database into other platform COPERNICUS Alliance
Adapt the database questions according to user feedback and
analysis 16 Conference Thessaloniki, 02.11.2010Marlene Trummler
University of Graz
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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
Thanks for your attention! 17 Conference Thessaloniki,
02.11.2010Marlene Trummler University of Graz Marlene Trummler RCE
Graz-Styria, University of Graz [email protected]
Database on Learning for Sustainable Development
www.3-lensus.eu/moodle