The learning partnership eTRAIN aimed to analyse the application of blended learning in advanced vocational training in the participating organisations. The LP was combining institutions which were already using blended learning as a didactical method in their training courses. Due to different reasons, blended learning was considered as not as effective as it could be. Thus the overall aim of the LP was to identify possibilities for optimizing e-learning and b-learning systems and methodologies and to foster methods for improvement. At first the LP carried out a General Overview concerning the different e-learning systems in use. Secondly, questionnaires on e-learning addressed to the learners, teachers and the management were applied in the institutions. The findings were summarized in a Comparative Study. Finally, the LP discussed quality standards in e-learning and developed proposals for further improvement. The standards were published in a so called “eTrain-Guide”. Special focus on possible barriers of access to e-learning and to self organized learning was set to different target groups. The results developed in the partnership project were published in a report and on a common website where all publications can be downloaded.

Learn more about this project in www.lp-etrain.org.