KleurRijker + ReadSpeaker: learning method for integration of IEM

Acronym of the case:

KleurRijker

Web address of the case:

http://www.kleurrijker.nl

Country of the case:

Netherlands

City/region:

Baarn. Huis ter Heide

Posting Date:

5 November 2010

Last Edited Date:

08 November 2010

Author:

Staffan Meij (ReadSpeaker)

elearning | Text-to-speech | EIM

Type of initiative

Project or service

Case Abstract

KleurRijker and ReadSpeaker provide an online platform that is part of a blended learning method, aimed at integrating immigrants and ethnic minorities. It has been used by more than 30 000 students in the Netherlands since 2007. Its objective is to prepare the student for the integration exam as well to provide language skills and overall empowerment of the students. The platform provides a unique combination of learning content and new techniques, resulting in high scores in the integration exams and actual successful integration in the Netherlands.

Description of the case

Domain

eInclusion

Topic

Digital literacy and competences | Geographical eInclusion | ICT and Cultural diversity

Sector

Education, Science and Research

Start date - End date

January 2005 (Ongoing)

Target Users

Minorities and migrants

Target Users Description

immigrants and ethnic minorities.

Scope

National

Status

Operation

Language(s)

Dutch | English

Policy Context and Legal Framework

KleurRijker and ReadSpeaker provide an online platform that is part of a blended learning method, aimed at integrating immigrants and ethnic minorities. It has been used by more than 30 000 students in the Netherlands since 2007. Its objective is to prepare students for the integration exam as well as to provide language skills and overall empowerment of the students. The platform provides a unique combination of learning content and new techniques, resulting in high scores on the integration exams and actual successful integration in the Netherlands.

Project Size and Implementation

Type of initiative

Training and education

Overall Implementation approach

Private sector

Technology choice

Mainly (or only) open standards | Accessibility-compliant (minimum WAI AA)

Funding source

Private sector

Project size

Implementation: Not applicable/not available

Implementation and Management Approach

It is a hosted service that the participants can access online. The learning method is supported by books/binders with studying material and courses.

Impact, innovation and results

Impact

High scores on integration exams;
Social integration;
Access to the pilot of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, October 2010;
Different target groups:

1) Work:
50%and more of the participants acquired a paid job within 6 months.

2) Social activation:
Softer results, but nevertheless relevant:
" The investment in parents is being transformed into a better support of the learning process of their children, and thus into better learning accomplishments of the next generation".
(Report Ministry of Internal Affairs, October 2010)

Lessons learnt

High scores on integration exams and improved social integration,
50% and more of the participants acquired a paid job within 6 months.

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