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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development

3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development. Marlene Trummler University of Graz. Introduction. Intention and objectives Focus of the database Development process (content & technical solution) Interlinkages with other 3-LENSUS deliverables Conclusion and lessons learned

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3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development

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  1. 3-LENSUS Database on Learning for Sustainable Development Marlene Trummler University of Graz

  2. Introduction • Intention and objectives • Focus of the database • Development process (content & technical solution) • Interlinkages with other 3-LENSUS deliverables • Conclusion and lessons learned • Outlook

  3. Database on Learning forSustainable 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

  4. Focus of the database Projects within the database are allocated to: • Regional development • Multi-oriented learning approaches • Multi-stakeholder involvement • Transdisciplinarity • Empowerment

  5. Development process of the database

  6. The database form • Project information • Project description • Involved stakeholders • Learning activities • Impact on sustainable development www.3-lensus.eu/moodle

  7. 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. 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

  9. Interlinkages with other deliverables Virtual Learning Network Technical level COPERNICUS Alliance Database Collection of projects on learning for SD Content level ESD Indicators Handbook Innovative practices Fig. Görsdorf 2009

  10. Conclusion • Social Network • Leadership & Vision Main functions of the database: • It serves as an information network • It provides education & learning facilities • Participation • Research integration • Education & Learning Fig.: Graz Model for Integrative Development, Mader C., 2009

  11. The database as an information network • Simple form of networks • Main motivation: offer, share and exchange knowledge • Is not primarily targeted on cooperation Innovation Network Co-creation Knowledge Network Collaboration Information Network Cooperation Fig. Mader 2009 Calculusbasedtrust Identification based trust Knowledgebasedtrust

  12. 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 other’s 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

  13. Lessons learned • The database questions are comprehensive  time intensive to add projects • Difficulty in finding the balance between high quality projects and length/comprehensiveness

  14. 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

  15. Thanksforyourattention! Marlene Trummler RCE Graz-Styria, University of Graz marlene.trummler@uni-graz.at Database on Learning for Sustainable Development www.3-lensus.eu/moodle

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