A5 - Distance Learning in Europe - Exchange of Experience and Knowledge Sharing

Jens Greefe is the Director of Studies at the ILS in Hamburg, Germanys biggest distance learning provider, educating app. 70.000 students in more than 300 distance courses. He is responsible for the development and the organization of the course programs and for the quality management of the ILS
He holds a diploma in Economics and is chairman of the Research & Development Committee of EADL since 2014. From 2012 until 2020 Jens Greefe was Vice president of the german association for distance learning “Bundesverband der Fernstudienanbieter” formerly named “Forum Distance Learning”.
Since 2021 he is member of the Global Advisory Board of the OEB Online Educa Berlin
Since 2022 Jens Greefe is member of the board of "Bundesverband der Fernstudienanbieter".

Tony has considerable experience as a senior manager, consultant, writer, executive coach and trainer, leading major projects for organisations in the UK and overseas. Tony is also a director of Elearn Limited, has been a trustee of the Lifelong Learning Foundation, and held senior positions in The Open College, Pearson Publishing, FT Management and Worldwide Learning.
In addition to engineering qualifications, Tony has a MA in management; and is a Johnson Medallist, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Training and Development, Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, Member of the Institute of Consulting.

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Oliver Nahm leads the project “Learning Analytics – Distance Learning” at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), which aims to assess the importance of Learning Analytics for vocational distance learning courses, as well as further its implementation.

He has worked as a teacher and trainer for many years, designing and teaching courses both on- and offline. His focus is on a holistic and flexible approach to education, utilizing data, while keeping the focus on the human element.

Roy de Vries works as Learning Innovator at aNewSpring, a learning platform for training providers. He is passionate about creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences, with a focus on using technology and innovative methodologies to help learners and organizations improve their learning experiences. In his current role he shares his insights and expertise with like-minded learning pioneers, who are looking to improve their training. Roy holds an MSc in Educational Sciences and has experience as an instructional designer. He has developed online and blended learning programs and spoke at several international conferences.

Julia Kleeberger (Dr.) is a dedicated social entrepreneur with expertise in hybrid and participatory learning formats and a focus on driving impact in the education sector with entrepreneurial dedication.

She manages Form21 GmbH and the learning experience institute, mycelia.education. As a shareholder of the non-profit company Junge Tüftler:innen, which operates TüftelLabs, edu-makerspaces across several locations in Germany, she also supports the team in empowering young people to acquire essential future skills for active participation in a digital society.

Derk-Jan studied Work and Organizational Psychology (Msc), and obtained his Phd with a study on the relationship between the work environment and transfer of corporate training. His current research concerns practices to stimulate and facilitate lifelong learning within the context of working, learning and innovating. He is a father of two and lives in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

Andreas is member of the presidium of Bundesverband Fernstudienanbieter eV Berlin. With more than 100 experts for media-supported and tutored learning, we are now the leading specialist association for digital (further) education including tutoring in German-speaking countries. Through our scientific and educational policy campaigns, we stimulate public discussion and strengthen the acceptance of digital, quality-assured learning methods. We provide impetus for innovative learning concepts that meet the requirements of today's society, the labor market and the demands of learning adults.

Media-supported and tutored learning is the unifying element of our members - they are all experienced experts in life- and work-related forms of learning. Thanks to our modern association structure, we are a powerful action platform with great design options for our members.

Andreas also Managing Director of Klett Corporate Education Services, part of the Stuttgart based Klett Group. He focuses on adult education and cooperation with employment agencies and job centers in the education voucher business.