UNI4-4 Project Workshop

Abstract

The paper highlights the potential of blended learning spaces (telecentres, public internet centres
etc.) making use of social media based curricula as a means for fostering eInclusion as a challenge for
European policy. It differentiates three dimensions in which blended learning spaces have to improve in order
to scale up to a commonly accepted and professionalised social innovation. Data provided in the paper was
collected and analysed in three European lifelong learning projects. As one specific example, a
methodological approach for intergenerational learning is described in more detail, which corresponds with
2012 as the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The paper has
implications for (1) application-oriented research in the field of eInclusion and blended learning spaces, (2)
blended learning spaces personnel and (3) policy-makers from the European to the regional level by helping
them reflect upon eInclusion opportunities in their respective field of responsibility.