The talk will focus on first experiences with performance indicators measuring the impact and integration of an NoE as well as lessons learned after one year.Following a short general introduction the talk will focus on measurable indicators that support the guidance of NoEs addressing especially sustainability and performance issues. In addition, the talk will show the development of the PROLEARN NoE and stress some lessons learned that help to establish the NoE as a self-sustainable instrument for research co-operations. Examples will also be given on how the two NoEs (PROLEARN and KALEIDOSCOPE) can and should continue to cooperate and how they complement each other. "What the network of excellence can bring to the community, an European and international perspective

The FP6 Networks of Excellence are seen by the European Union as "instruments", intended to contribute to structuring of the European Research Area in their domain. We will present the vision of Kaleidoscope in relation to this general objective, and its strategy to contribute to the success of ERA in the domain of technology for human learning. This presentation will be rooted in the first lessons learned after a year of experience. It will invite the audience to a discussion on the value of such an instrument for the research community, and to express its expectations from a European and an international perspective.