1. Physical mobility versus virtual mobility

Dear Friend,

Let us introduce you a new form of mobility: "virtual mobility". This unit shows you the characteristics, different types and conditions required for this form of mobility.

At the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • distinguish the different types of mobility;
  • define virtual mobility;
  • list the advantages of virtual mobility;
  • identify conditions favouring virtual mobility.

You will need 30 minutes minutes to complete the present unit.

1. Two types of mobility: physical mobility and virtual mobility

Physical and virtual mobility

physical mobility

The two types of mobility are:

Unfortunately current mobility of learners, despite a number of initiatives, remains marginal in Europe. Virtual mobility could increase the number of learners and especially those who do not have the opportunity to be physically mobile.

2. Different forms of virtual mobility

Virtual mobility forms:

3. Advantages of virtual mobility

As with physical placements, virtual mobility can also offer a number of linguistic, cultural and professional advantages to students, as well as personal developments.

Activity 1 - Advantages of virtual mobility

What advantages can participants draw from virtual mobility? Consider the linguistic, cultural, educational, professional and personal aspects.

Done

4. Prerequisits of virtual mobility

Although there are advantages of virtual mobility, but there are also some conditions as well:

Dear Friend,

You have completed the unit.

In the following unit, you will explore the world of virtual mobility.