8 Amendments of Liliana RODRIGUES related to 2016/2142(INI)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas distance education refers to a method of teaching which offers flexibility in learning through the use of emerging technologies, not as a replacement to on-campus education, but offering an alternative for learners who are unable to participate in on-campus education and for workers who wish to combine work with education;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for universities to focus on distance education on an increasingly wide scale, also extending it to cover free short professional courses;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Stresses that students following distance education courses should have guaranteed opportunities to communicate with and be assessed by teachers, so as to ensure that students have the proper support, guidance and encouragement throughout their studies;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recognises the pivotal role that distance education plays for people whose physical conditions prevent them from attending on-campus classes;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges that further and distance education creates development opportunities for universities to broaden their field of competences and diversify their revenues, bearing in mind that the costs of distance education are lower than the costs of on-campus courses;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises the need to keep up with rapid technological change, in particular for distance education, and that the importance of and dependence on ICT cannot be overstressed;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Highlights the importance of stepping up European efforts to make the Lifelong Learning Strategy a reality for all, not just for purposes of employability but as a fundamental part of European citizens' personal development and fulfilment;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Recommends that teachers giving distance learning courses should have specific certified training;