Authors:
Iraklis Paraskakis
1
and
Thanos Hatziapostolou
2
Affiliations:
1
International Faculty of the University of Sheffield and City College, Greece
;
2
International Faculuty of the University of Sheffield and City College, Greece
Keyword(s):
Vocational e-Training, Competence-based Education, e-Assessment, Web2.0.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Collaborative Learning
;
Communities of Practice
;
Computer-Aided Assessment
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Social Context and Learning Environments
;
Society, e-Business and e-Government
;
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
;
Technology Enhanced Learning
;
Ubiquitous Learning
;
Vocational Training Tools and Methods
;
Web 2.0 and Social Computing for Learning and Knowledge Sharing
;
Web Information Systems and Technologies
;
Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs
Abstract:
This paper discusses vocational training and e-Training within the context of IT SMEs, focusing on the process of assessment and certification. More specifically, current trends in the assessment and certification of IT skills are discussed, as revealed in the study of related work. In addition, issues in traditional and e-Assessment are presented, and a new approach: “Assessment 2.0”, which exploits the characteristics of contemporary trainees, is proposed. Finally, after examining relevant research projects, and current European certification programs, the ELEVATE project approach to certification and assessment is introduced with an example. More precisely, the proposed methodology for defining competence-based learning is put forward.