Improving qualification and life of disadvantaged young people by open distance learning based on networking technologies

Abstract

Open Distance Learning (ODL) has adopted new forms due to the development of networking technologies like the Internet and the Web. These forms can help young people with locomotive disabilities or social difficulties to be integrated into the contemporary knowledge-based economy. In this paper ODL methods and suitable supporting open learning environments based on the Web are briefly presented. The first steps of the on-going LEONARDO project "The vocation training by ODL of young people with a locomotory disadvantage" which is carried out by the IAT and CePTIC in cooperation with non-governmental organisations, universities, research institutes and other economic agents from Great Britain, Hungary and Romania are also described in this paper.