Partnership
We have 10 partners from 7 countries working together on this project
1. Magyar Telekom
Telecom Hu is part of an international communications organisation at the forefront of communications technology industry. As part of their international approach the organisation develops e-learning packages and environments for its staff and clients. With learning leaving the classroom and encompassing all aspects of technology, from conventional laptops to sound based learning with web downloads to mp3 enabled mobiles phones, Telecom Hu have been looking to explore integration of technologies not just for the average learner, but for all learners. Part of the development process is to understand the effectiveness of different learning environments, including why certain systems are preferred by (or fail) the young learner, particularly when conventional (print based) systems fail.
Partner task: The partner will coordinate the development of the integrated e-learning environment across different technologies, including web based work, mobile technology, and server usage. The work will include data tracking and management system. This partner will also be financial control and administrator.
Contacts:
Anna Győrfi:
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Zoltan Gerlei:
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Miklos Krivan:
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Judit Kugler:
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2. Ibis Creative Consultants Ltd.
Dr Ian Smythe, director of Ibis, has an international reputation for the development of dyslexia material, both in print and in electronic form. He was co-editor of the International Book of Dyslexia, and designed and developed the Dyslexia Handbook for the British Dyslexia Association. He is assisting in the development of a number of dyslexia web sites, including specific sites for Hungary and for Wales, as well as an international dyslexia site. He has lectured and consulted widely in Europe and internationally. He has developed webcam based aids for dyslexia assessment and support services. Projects managed include research projects (eg international collaboration on cognitive profiles in those with reading difficulties in 11 countries worldwide, and research cognitive profiles in bilingual (Wales) funded by the Welsh Parliament), a EU funded project on software for dyslexic students, as well as resource development (eg web-based assessment tool for Welsh, and paper- and CD-based resources for teaching students in Hong Kong). He has also been project manager for two Minerva projects.
Partner task: Ibis will be responsible for overseeing the development of the framework for delivery, irrespective of the language in question. This will lead to the specification of the interface. Ibis will also lead the development of the webcam support and evaluation systems.
Contact:
Dr Ian Smythe:
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3. Centre for Continuing Education in Sopot (Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego - CKU)
The primary aim of Centre for Continuing Education in Sopot is continuous improvement of the quality of teaching process and constant extension of the educational offer for those who would like either to gain new qualifications or additional vocational/professional skills. Our Centre is the first in Pomerania district and one of the first schools in Poland meeting the international requirements of ISO9001:2000. This Quality System Certificate was granted to the Centre in 2002. The Certificate includes: "General and vocational education of youth and adults" as well as "Practical vocational training in practice firms". CKU representatives have a lot of experience in the field of the EU projects management – the Centre successfully participated (as a co-ordinator or a partner) in 13 projects founded by European Union and at present takes part in the next 10 ones.
Contacts:
Urszula Hadrych
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Sylwia Knot
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Anna Pęcherzewska
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4. GNW
Dr Eva Gyarmathy has published widely on dyslexia in Hungarian, and has carried out research with Dr Ian Smythe in Hungary. She also works closely with the Ministry of Education in Hungary. She has developed a number of programmes designed to be delivered by the specialist teacher, as well as produced a series of teacher training courses for those teaching dyslexic Hungarian children.
Partner task: Lead the development of the Hungarian system, coordination of user groups and advisory boards. Provide specific linguistic input to the Hungarian components. To adapt the core curriculum to the local context.
Contact: Eva Gyarmathy:
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5. Jmez Media Partnership
Expertise:
Jmez is a company dedicated to the development of software which may be integrated into e-learning and other environments. Through the use of appropriate technology (Flash, Visual Basic, C++ etc) the company develops software for stand alone and internet based tools as well as mobile technology. They have extensive knowledge of development for the print disabled (especially dyslexia) market.
Partner task: Lead the development of software that may be required for the project, including mobile phone learning, webcam and remote voice support, multimedia integration, waveform monitoring.
Contact:
Andrew Maunder:
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6. Växjö University, School of Education
is a department of Education in a Swedish University with considerable experience in the field of working with dyslexic children, the client group of this project. The contact person for this Partner. Dr. Christer Jacobson, is well known in the dyslexia field in Scandinavia, and has worked on EU funded projects in the past including those related to dyslexia. They had been contacted in early phases of development of this project but due to other project commitments had been unable to join this project. However, with the change in their circumstances, they are now able to carry out all aspects of the project previously nominated for the original Swedish partner, namely to lead integration in Sweden of the proposed system into a mainstream learning environment, and provide support for the development of the main study in Sweden.
Contacts:
Christer Jacobson:
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Lena Hindorff:
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Marianne Björn:
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7. Parohia Reformata Nr. 10 Cluj-Gimnaziul Reformat cu Pedagogie Montessori Cluj
is a secondary school in the Romanian city of Cluj. The school’s teaching method is based on Montessori’s alternative pedagogy principles and their main scope is A.) offering classes in Hungarian and teaching Romanian language for pupils of Hungarian origin, and B.) including children with special needs. The contact person for this Partner has considerable experience of working with children, including dyslexic ones. As the Romanian Partner, they will be able to carry out all aspects of the project previously nominated for the original Romanian partner, namely to lead development of materials for Romania using the proposed system, and provide support for the development of the main study in Romania in a mainstream learning environment. The new Partner strengthens the project as it is able to bring in the client group directly, and has considerable links with other schools providing wider access to the client group. They will also be involved in the valorisation and dissemination process using their existing network. Additional technical support will be offered through sub-contracting.
Contact: Sarolta Visky:
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8. European Dyslexia Association (EDA)
Contacts:
Katrin Bruegner:
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Michael Kalmar:
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Steve Alexander:
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9. Dyslexia Association of Bulgaria
Expertise: The Bulgarian Dyslexia Association is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation dedicated to development of resources and services designed to help the dyslexic individual. The organisation is a collaboration of professionals and interested parties that ensure appropriate support in the Bulgarian language. As the only country in the organisation working with the Cyrillic language, they will be able to draw on additional skills and approached that will aid the generalisation of the principles.
Partner task: Bulgarian Dyslexia Association will lead development of materials for Bulgarian using the proposed system, and provide support for the development of the main study in Bulgarian in a mainstream learning environment.
Contact:
Daniella Boneva:
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10. University of Wales Newport (Dyscovery Centre)
University of Wales, Newport offers a wide range of relevant and challenging courses in teacher training, Education and Humanities subjects. The School has a tradition of being innovative and we are proud of our ability to respond to trends in education and employment and changes in policy in the UK generally and Wales in particular. In recent years our long-established provision in Humanities has been extended and offers a stimulating variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses as well as the supervision of research leading to M Phil and PhD qualifications. The School currently has over 1,000 students supported by 70 academic, technical and administrative staff. Our courses are in two broad Departments: the Department of Education and Humanities and the Department of Initial Teacher Training. It also hosts Discovery Centre and its team, led by Dr Amanda Kirby.
This research and council centre undertakes a range of work including running a clinic for children and adults, specialising in specific learning difficulties. The inter-disciplinary team of health and educational professionals have expertise in dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome. Research projects include developing models of service delivery, understanding underlying links and causation to specific learning difficulties. It has run an online Postgraduate Certificate Programme for the past five years on specific learning difficulties and the interdisciplinary team undertakes training and resource development to a wide range of educational and health professionals across the UK. The team has also managed a number of European Union Projects including an Interregional project between Ireland and Wales.
Contact:
Amanda Kirby:
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