What is a European Language Portfolio (ELP)?:
What is a European Language Portfolio (ELP)? An ELP is a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences.
Source: http://www.coe.int/portfolio
ELP - Three Components:
ELP - Three Components
Passport Biography
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Dossier
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Disadvantages of “paper” portfolio:
Disadvantages of 'paper' portfolio Large and unwieldy
Awkward to transport
Difficult to navigate
Does not exploit opportunities offered by ICT
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EU-Funded Lingua 2 Project (2004-2007)
On-line, interactive version of the ELP with an enhanced intercultural dimension
Uses Moodle as VLE
Project development
LOLIPOP learning platform
8 countries (Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Spain)
12 partners
7 target languages
Advantages of online LOLIPOP ELP:
Advantages of online LOLIPOP ELP Increased connectivity
Motivation through animation
Ease of navigation
Portability
Potential for tandem learning using share function and moodle platform
The LOLIPOP ELP:
The LOLIPOP ELP
http://polya.computing.dcu.ie/tmoodle/
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