39 universities (of applied sciences) are working on opportunities the digital transformation offers higher education in the Netherlands. The Acceleration Plan is a a national four-year programme running from 2019 to 2022 and a cooperation between the Universities of the Netherlands, The Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences and SURF.
The BIRD project is developing a prototype of the vision "Digital Networked Infrastructure for Education" as part of an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project aims to identify key requirements of the platform call in exchange with stakeholders of the education landscape.
Develop standards in the field of information and communication technologies supporting all aspects of learning, education and training. The European Standards (EN), Technical Specifications (TS) and Technical Reports (TR) developed will support European policies with regard to all levels, modes and types of learning. The goal of this committee is to develop, support and facilitate a more harmonized European EdTech ecosystem that gives value to all stakeholders, users and beneficiaries of all aspects of learning technologies. CEN/CT 353 wishes to create a clear picture of how news technology could be used. This approach will support the emerging of new ways of training and proposes a state of the art assessment not only related to the EdTech experience of European Universities and training institutions but studies the really training potential of modern ICT and emerging technology such as virtual and augmented reality, gamification, simulation, etc. as well.
CEN/TC 428 is responsible for the standardisation of a common language of professional ICT and digital competences, skills and knowledge applied in all domains. A non-exhaustive list of areas where CEN/TC 428 can develop its activity follows: - EN 16234:2019 (e-CF) maintenance and evolution - Interaction with different Frameworks - Curricula guidance - Professional profiles - Provide guidance for the assessment against EN 16234 (e-CF)
defining a target IT architecture of how we will support different forms of joint educational offerings
The Collaborative Trust Framework for EdTech is a relevant European initiative to drive standardisation in EdTech. The Trust Framework is a set of trust components worked out into deployable principles. It’s designed for EdTech Founders, that want to build a long-lasting, trustworthy business with a perpetual positive effect on (public) education.
Student can apply, and selection process. Application Provider platform
CopyRIGHT provides an appropriate report on the basis of which the various stakeholders can enter into discussion with each other about adjusting the acquisition and alternatives such as Open Access or materials already purchased. In the next phase, SURF also wants to make this functionality available to teachers directly in the LMS.
The DC4EU project enables citizens to control their personal data in education and social security. It involves 43 public stakeholders and 50 organizations from 22 states, testing interoperability and scalability in national and cross-border contexts. The project creates a hybrid paradigm where citizens can directly share their data through explicit consent, supporting free movement of citizens with various entitlement documents in the social-security domain and student/staff mobility for both identity and records.
This WP, led by GRNET in Greece, is responsible for the coordination activities between DC4EU and other Large Scale Projects, between DC4EU and other external stakeholders such as the European Commission, and for internal coordination between the different DC4EU use cases. It follows the development of the EUDIW (EU Digital Identity Wallet) through the evolution of the ARF (Architecture and Reference Framework) and the related Toolbox. In the education domain, it follows related initiatives and services such as the European Student Card Initiative, Europass, and European Digital Credentials for Learning.
The Database of External Quality Assurance Results (DEQAR) project was selected for EU co-funding under Erasmus+ Key Action 3 – European Forward-Looking Cooperation Projects. The main aim of the DEQAR project was the development of a database that would enhance access to reports and decisions on higher education institutions/programmes externally reviewed against the ESG, by an EQAR-registered agency. Higher education institutions and programmes in DEQAR were evaluated or accredited in line with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG). DEQAR provides interfaces to the European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDC) and the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) ecosystems, allowing a seamless use of official DEQAR data in either system
The aim is to research a trustworthy, distributed and internationally usable infrastructure standard for issuing, storing, displaying and verifying academic certificates and educational credentials in a national and international context. Thus, the project serves to define goals in the area of digital credentials for German higher education institutions that are independent of specialised process manufacturers.
In the Digivisio 2030 programme, all Finnish higher education institutions are building a future of learning together. The goal is a new era of learning where each of us can learn more easily and flexibly, thus accumulating the expertise needed in a constantly changing world.
developed a wallet for each holder of academic titles where it is possible to upload one’s own qualifications using blockchain technology
One of a few initiatives that tries to standardize the data transfer is the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) based on blockchain paradigm.
main aim of ECCOE was to facilitate the endorsement and appropriation of open, online and flexible higher education
Extension of Europass as an online credential builder to be able to store the results in an electronic wallet.
Initial expert group of about 20 people. Wider working group will extend to about 100 people. See presentation slides for overview of the planning.
The European Digital Student Service Infrastructure (EDSSI) project developed an integrated infrastructure that allows HEIs to expose authenticated student data in a seamless and secure way. the EDSSI project brought together results of EWP, eIDAS, eduGAIN, myAcademID, Online Learning Agreement and Erasmus app into one project to create a greater usefulness than each project could have done by itself.
EDSSI L2 intends to further harmonise the operation of the different building blocks of the digital Erasmus+ ecosystem, mainstream secure authentication, propose application of EU Building Blocks and further develop the interoperability network with the student service providers.
The purpose of EMREX, with its electronic data exchange solution, is to empower individuals to control their own student data and exchange throughout lifespan, across borders for various purposes.
Industrializing the EMREX registry and reviewing the ELMO standard Dissemination of EMREX services and building the EMREX brand This will help EMREX to make a step-change towards a self-standing service which creates value to students and organizations in Europe and also globally.
December 2023: research data sharing architecture. Ask Guido.
The European Student Card Initiative (the ESCI) is composed of three building blocks European Student Card - transforming current student cards into a European Student Card so students can benefit from on- and off- campus services during their mobility Erasmus+ App - a single app to help Erasmus students with all their practical administration – before, during and after their mobility programme Erasmus Without Paper - a digital solution connecting systems in use at higher education institutions allowing to manage their Erasmus+ mobilities online
The ESVA project aims to develop an independent signature verification module supporting European higher education institutions and student service providers on the exchange and verification of trustable documents and data through the EWP network.
Large scale pilot projects will test technical specifications for the Common Toolbox for the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
Develpment of proof of concept, identification of the relevant processes that should be suppoert by the EWP network, Development of standards
The Erasmus Without Paper project plays a central role in the European Commission’s European Student Card Initiative, a key initiative of the European Education Area. As part of this initiative, the Commission has announced that all higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme will gradually have to start using the Erasmus Without Paper Network/Dashboard to exchange student mobility data with other higher education institutions participating in the new programme.
Traditional management of Erasmus+ mobility can be a cumbersome, complex and costly process for higher education institutions (HEIs). The Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) initiative paves the way to manage mobilities more efficiently by letting higher education institutions exchange information around their students’ mobility swiftly and securely. EWP does this through an online exchange network that connects HEIs participating in Erasmus exchanges. It allows HEIs using the network to exchange student data in a more secure and efficient way than traditional paper-based methods.
Within the Edu-V programme, schools and suppliers make mutual agreements that regulate simple, safe and reliable access to and use of digital learning materials
Edubadges aim to make higher education accessible. edubadges are digital certificates that higher education institutions can issue to enrolled students who complete courses. At the 'back' of an edubadge, things such as the content of the course, the acquired knowledge and the responsible educational institution are described. SURF is currently conducting pilots with these edubadges in collaboration with many Dutch higher education institutions.
Europass is a set of online tools for European citizens intended to help with learning and career management to enable career mobility in the EU single market. The Europass Digital Credentials Infrastructure consists of standards, services and software. It consists of a data model and several web services for issuers and learners allowing the issuance, storage, sharing, viewing, exporting and verification of credentials, as well as an accreditation database for institutions. Issuers can also interact with EDCI via implementation of an API
Microcredentials for short term projects Made possible by EBSI
TF-EDU aims to gather information, discuss and develop tools and best practices to address the common issues faced by NRENs with regards to their educational services and activities. The areas of interest include the digital learning environment – such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Analytics (LA), Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – eduID, Open Educational Resources (OER) and more. TF-EDU opens a space to enable organisations and individuals to share their own practice (positive and less successful), focusing on two major tracks: It serves as a strategic platform for the creation of an overview of the educational technologies landscape in the NREN community and beyond. It liaises with interested parties and supports the creation and work of smaller working groups that will dynamically form around specific services, challenges and opportunities in the area of educational technologies. TF-EDU is committed to sharing every outcome, finding and result with the wider GÉANT community.
IEEE ICICLE is a volunteer professional organization committed to the development of Learning Engineering as a profession and as an academic discipline. ICICLE stands for International Consortium for Innovation and Collaboration in Learning Engineering.
The ICT4IAL project is a multi-disciplinary network of European and international partners that represent both learning and ICT communities. This network was co-funded by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Transversal Programme, Key Activity 3: Information and Communication Technologies. The project aims to: Raise awareness and increase the visibility of the issue of accessible information provision and its relevance for equitable lifelong learning opportunities; Support accessible information provision within organisations through the development, trialling and evaluation of guidelines that build upon already existing work in the field.
German IDunion project, research assistants and students work in multiple working packages in the context of Self Sovereign Identity (SSI) solutions. The work is done under supervision of Patrick Herbke, from Technische Universität Berlin.
has the following work programme underway: http://www.iec.ch/dyn/www/f?p=103:22:0::::FSP_ORG_ID:3410 Standards to ensure interoperability between information technology systems used in ITLET; The identification of generic LET requirements for information technology systems and services used in ITLET situations (example: types of digital content) Standards projects being addressed: The description of metadata for learning resources ITLET vocabularies\ the personalization of the IT-enabled educational environment (individualized accessibility)\ models for describing competency\ the creation of an ITLET quality framework - the advancement of e-Assessments, e-textbooks and related learning services, virtual experiments\ Future work planned learning analytics\ massive open online course (MOOC) standardisation\ how existing standards and specifications may work together to better the LET environment - ISO TR 20514: EHR Definition scope and context\ http://www.iso.org/iso/home/standards_development/ list_of_iso_technical_committees/iso_technical_committee.htm?commid=45392
### ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 Scope The development of standards for the protection of information and ICT. This includes generic methods, techniques and guidelines to address both security and privacy aspects, such as: - Security requirements capture methodology; - Management of information and ICT security; in particular information security management systems, security processes, security controls and services; - Cryptographic and other security mechanisms, including but not limited to mechanisms for protecting the accountability, availability, integrity and confidentiality of information; - Security management support documentation including terminology, guidelines as well as procedures for the registration of security components; - Security aspects of identity management, biometrics and privacy; - Conformance assessment, accreditation and auditing requirements in the area of information security management systems; - Security evaluation criteria and methodology. SC 27 engages in active liaison and collaboration with appropriate bodies to ensure the proper development and application of SC 27 standards and technical reports in relevant areas.
ISO/IEC JTC1 **SC 7/WG 20 "Software and Systems Bodies of Knowledge and Professionalisation and related activities"**
A global public good that levels the playing field for education and employment to remove social inequities (!)
Micro-credentials are qualifications gained through short, transparently-assessed courses or modules.
delivered on the core promise to enable students to authenticate for their studies abroad using their home student account thanks to eduGAIN, connect their academic identities with their identities as natural persons thanks to the bridge with eIDAS national nodes and enable the once-only principle by introducing the European Student Identifier
Learning technologies are indispensable because of their crucial role in transforming and optimising the learning process. These technologies, ranging from digital tools to online platforms, promote active learning and provide personalised learning opportunities. Standards are important to ensure consistency, uniformity and interoperability, making educational systems more effective and efficient. Standardising these technologies promotes innovation, improves accessibility and efficiency of educational resources, laying the foundation for advanced and unified learning offerings that meet modern educational needs.
Serve as an integrated platform and entry point for all educational opportunities, linking all platforms to support mobility and facilitate administrative and technical implementation
Open online courses and seminars, such as conversations, MOOCs etc.
"Recognition plattform" tool for HEIs\ PIM offers higher education institutions (HEI) and students a platform for inter\*national student mobility. The platform is being developed as a cooperation between several higher education institutions. An important goal of PIM is to provide HEIs with practical solutions for implementing the requirements of the Law for Digital Access (Onlinezugangsgesetz, OZG) and of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE). PIM is built on EU standards, main ones being EMREX/ELMO for course achievements and EDCI for the exchange of module information. The integration of EWP processes and especially of the Learning Agreement is in scope as well. In the current project phase (11/2021 – 03/2022) PIM will be connected to the German National Education Platform (Nationale Bildungsplattform- NBP).
Qualichain is a research project conducting five pilots using blockchain technology to store, share and verify education and employment qualifications.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4) aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning for all. The Target 4.4 of the SDG-4 plans to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship by 2030. However, there has been an obligatory paradigm shift in the global education system since the outbreak of Covid-19 to a blended mode of learning. It has also highlighted the need of an e-resilient education system to cater the need of digital education. During COVID-19, the majority of learners around the world were seen to not have access to adequate technology for learning. For those who have had access to technology and devices, education delivery was not effective due to lack of digital skills in educators and learners. For those with internet access and digital skills, challenges of online exploitation, violence, and exposure to harmful content is felt. In such a scenario, in order to achieve SDG 4, adoption of holistic e-resilience by design is needed to help ensure that education is inclusive and fit for the future. This subcommittee focuses on deepening our understanding of e-resilience in the education system as a whole, and the drivers and challenges for the stakeholders by developing frameworks, guidelines, and standards on digital education. We are open to develop pilot studies with other interested institutions to create a holistic multi-dimensional framework for e-resilient education systems.
Project to implement the Single Digital Gateway Resolution. It aims at promoting citizen mobility in the EU for 21 Public procedures.
ITU-T SG13 has developed the Recommendation on application of a u-learning environment to the smart farming (Y.2246 ). Additionally, SG13 is also working on the Recommendation on QoS requirements for smart education supported by IMT-2020 (Y.IMT2020-qos-req-se).
ITU-T SG16 on multimedia has produced a series of standards that enable remote collaboration, e.g. Recommendation ITU-T F.742 on service description and requirements for distance learning services. The Recommendation ITU-T Y.2241 “Service framework to support web objects based ubiquitous self-directed learning” was approved by ITU-T SG13 in 2017.
ITU-T Study Group 20 approved Recommendation ITU-T Y.4485 “Requirements and Reference Architecture of Smart Education” and is currently working on draft Recommendation ITU-T Y.RemoteEd “Requirements, capabilities and architectural frameworks for e-learning in remote classrooms”.
Short-term, blended learning formats, such as summer schools, challenges etc.
The Think Tank is a diverse group of experts striving to orchestrate a safe, sovereign, open and flexible European digital ecosystem for education. We aim to do this by influencing, mobilising and supporting key stakeholders to co-create and innovate. Our mission is to empower learners and teachers and facilitate world class education and lifelong learning.
The aim of the project is for actors in the education system (e.g. universities, schools, educational institutions) to exchange electronic data with each other in a standardized way in order to relieve both the educational participants and the actors mentioned (less analogue evidence, error reduction, faster ( test) procedures, etc.)
The XHochschule project aims to standardize the exchange of student data in the national higher education system so that the necessary interoperability between the university systems (known as campus management systems) can be established for seamless processing of future digital administrative services.
A standardised specification for data exchange in school administration is being developed across the federal states. This specification is necessary to enable data exchange without media discontinuity between the actors in the life situation of schools and thus to digitalise school administration services interoperably in accordance with the Online Access Act (OZG) and the Single Digital Gateway (SDG). XSchule is a standardisation project in the field of education that has been placed on the standardisation agenda by the IT Planning Council under the leadership of the state of Saxony-Anhalt and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. For higher education especially the focus on upper secondary school certificates is interesting.
We create methodologies, sustainability plans, coaching services, and tangible digital technologies using an acceleration agora to achieve integrated, shared, and long-term R&I transformations through collaborative efforts
The Emrex community makes educaional evidence available for collaborating partners in the field of education. This bridge makes it available for partners through the OOTS - system tool. The bridge involves translation between protocols and datamodels.
Based on eIDAS regulation 1999/93/EG Nr. 910/2014. Every member state must implement a so called eIDAS node for citizens to identify and authenticate themselvess digitally across borders.
An eduID is an account for users within Dutch education and exists independently of an educational institution
A proposal for a European Student Card 3rd Generation - as Passes in the Smartphone Wallet
This spring, Leiden University, TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam will launch eduXchange. EduXchange is a portal with over 200 minors from the three LDE universities. This makes it easy for students to orientate and apply for a minor at one of the universities. From April, students from Leiden University, TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam will apply for all minors through the eduXchange portal: www.eduxchange.nl. To do so, students first create an eduID.
Taking courses at other institutions: it has been possible for a long time. But this creates a lot of extra work for both students and educational institutions. It was already clear that this had to be improved, but the EWUU alliance (TU/e, WUR and UU/UMC Utrecht) gave the go-ahead to really take up that challenge. The 3 institutions in EWUU work closely together in many areas, and they also want to be able to offer their education to each other's students. Without the barriers that students and administrations often experience. This challenge led the Flexibilization of Education zone of the Acceleration Plan for Educational Innovation with ICT to take the initiative for the Student Mobility pilot. An infrastructure has been built together with SURF and the EWUU alliance. This spring, Leiden University, TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam will launch eduXchange. EduXchange is a portal with over 200 minors from the three LDE universities. This makes it easy for students to orientate and apply for a minor at one of the universities. From April, students from Leiden University, TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam will apply for all minors through the eduXchange portal: www.eduxchange.nl. To do so, students first create an eduID.