Acta Univ. Agric. Silvic. Mendelianae Brun. 2011, 59(7), 9-16 | DOI: 10.11118/actaun201159070009

Being mobile virtually

Eva Abramuszkinová Pavlíková
Výzkumné centrum, Mendelova univerzita v Brně, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Česká republika

The aim of this paper is to introduce the concept of virtual mobility, various types of virtual activities and the results of own research conducted within the MoreVM project. The new types of mobility, resp. virtual mobility are explored in EU context interpreting the research results and stressing case studies as examples of good practice. Virtual mobility among two or more educational institutions offers students a virtual trip abroad. There is an opportunity to acquire a number of ECTS-points at one of the foreign partner institutions or through a joint activity which are counted to the student's degree at his/her home university. This paper is based on the research conducted among ERASMUS coordinators within the EU. The research was part of the MoreVM project which aims at facilitating the virtual mobility, encouraging participation and enhancing efficiency of virtual mobility in higher education. The central focus was on the position of the virtual mobility coordinator, if such exists. There will be an overview of the main research findings reflecting the present situation in managing the virtual mobility. Sharing good experience, including the MoreVM project results, could increase the development of the virtual mobility and get similar attention and success as Erasmus physical mobility. Virtual mobility could be a valuable example also for countries outside of EU.

Keywords: virtual mobility, management, e-learning, Erasmus mobility, case studies

Received: August 18, 2011; Published: January 26, 2014  Show citation

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Abramuszkinová Pavlíková, E. (2011). Being mobile virtually. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 59(7), 9-16. doi: 10.11118/actaun201159070009
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