A tour of new features To learning right & light. E learning Center Applications 2017 Eman Swelam, Ph.D ELC Director, Cairo University

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1 A tour of new features To learning right & light E learning Center Applications 2017 Eman Swelam, Ph.D ELC Director, Cairo University

2 e learning centre (ELC) It is one of earliest and most competitive higher education centre in Cairo, Electronic learning Egypt, ELEG (also named e learning centre (ELC), implemented for more than 14 years online instruction to deliver distance education courses and programs, using LMS (Moodle) When the technologies of the information and the communication were still young, the ELC was born (2003)

3 ELEG ELEG is an acronym for a project which begun in September 2003 within the European Community Program Tempus. The project was promoted by CATTID (Italy), Unimed (Union of Universities of Mediterranean Italy), the University of Cairo (Egypt), the ADEC (Association for Skills Development and Enterprise France).

4 Our Vision Use new technology to push the envelope of the educational process

5 Our Mission To allow Cairo University to become autonomous in producing WEB based e learning courses and to fully evolve into a true International University ELC is a dynamic, open, access center that provides high quality e learning education for the higher education students and educational experiences for community. The center promotes lifelong learning, work force development, and social and culture enrichment

6 Aims Produce electronic courses for colleges and institutes of the university at the level of bachelors and graduate. Training sessions for Cairo University staff. Training sessions for technicians on the standard implementation of electronic courses. Participate in future plans of colleges and institutes of the university in the production of electronic courses. Produce electronic educational resources for individuals and production and services institutions in the country. Cooperation with counterparts in local universities and foreign Arab to cope up with global developments and obtain the support of donors to carry out joint projects. Provide technical support and supervision on Focal points units in different colleges within the university.

7 E learning applications Production of e resources Training: Hands on experience Tailored Programs: (Education & Business oriented) 21st Century Skills Collaboration Knowledge building & critical thinking ICT for learning Problem solving & innovation (creativity) learning activities and tutorials

8 Our Team members Instructional Designers Graphics Designers E content Developers We have features for every step of the way

9 Instructional Designer Responsible for module layout, branching, and organization. Defines module objectives and evaluative items Work with a subject matter expert to develop content Works with the Graphic Designer to specify graphics, movies, audio, and interactivity Design, organize, and collaborate

10 Graphic Designer Identifies the need for a graphic based on the requirements of the learning objectives and the nature of the content Customizes and designs the layout of the course for ideal online usability Provides custom visuals for the course to enhance learning Stylize, edit, and animate your media

11 E content Developers Packages the course for delivery Testing and final release to the client Responsible for resolving usability issues Broadcast and compress for seamless delivery

12 One to One Activity IT-Technician Teacher Apply Modern tools and develop coordination skills Research, prepare and develop didactic material Offer solutions and create e-environment Update scenarios, links and invent resources and activities INNOVATION Complimentary activity E-course production

13 NELC SME ID GD WD

14 Projects Tempus ICTP

15 Projects Strengthening of the Open University E Learning Centre at Cairo University, Egypt (Tempus) UNIMED CATTID ADEC

16 Projects 1 Fully equipped E learning production centre. 2 Skilled personnel to run the renewed EL centre in Cairo. 3 First set of pilot EL courses 4 Structured feedbacks on how to improve the quality and contents of the courses 5 Dissemination campaign and sustainability

17 Projects is one of five different projects that have been established by The Information & Communication Technology Project (ICTP) June2017

18 Projects The ultimate goal of this project is to produce and facilitate the development of e courses in Cairo University. This project works on two axes: 1 E Learning for everyone and everywhere. By establishing an e learning environment by which instructors can be connected with other students. 2 Provide an adequate e Learning environment to not only regular students but also the students who do not have an opportunity to be regular students.

19 At the local level: E master for Faculty of Mass Communication Master of the World Heritage Institute of African Research and Studies TOT for medical staff Arab Doctors Union (Arab Institute for continued professional development (AICPD))

20 At the international level: Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT)

21 ELC Out Comes Tempus Project :15 prototypes courses ICTP Project: 57 courses Tailored Programs E_Master program for Faculty of Mass Communication: 16 courses Training courses for AICPD: 3 courses Program of Action for Cancer Therapy (IAEA) Master of the World Heritage Training : Teacher Students IT Technician

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23 Example of Flash Animation Adobe FLASH to create shape Use vector shape draw by flash to make the animation movies Flash simulation Video

24 Cairo University E Learning Center

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26 Complete E Learning Solutions E Content E communication E assessment

27 in the form of Learning Objects E Content Samples of content 1

28 Learning objects content development & packaging Story Board Media Required Features Using different tools & applying usability & accessibility Guideline Final Learning Object Using standard form for packaging learning content ( SCORM ) Final Package created & can be deployed on any LMS

29 E communication Forums Student Student Asynchronous Instructor Students Synchronous Chat Rooms Virtual Class rooms 2

30 Virtual Classrooms

31 E assessment Delivery time Graded assignments Graded quizzes Tracking student activities Assignment students upload their work Quiz settings 3

32 Learning Management System LMS Forums Assignments Scheduled for different Chat sessions Glossary topics Scheduled quizzes Course Activities Administration for Instructors, reports & grads General course information Latest news, edited by instructor Events, Calendar with all scheduled activities Recent activates, automatically updated List of course that student registered in Course topics All course parts are easily customized & scheduled at any time by course Instructor

33 Phases of developments Instructional Design Graphics & Media E content development & deployment Testing & Refining

34 ID phases Course Analysis Storyboard We have features for every step of the way

35 Graphic We Learn What We See: Our target that to make the design of the course to be more : 1. Attractive design by Creative design 2. Interactive 3. Usability Graphic tools So We divide our mission to several point:

36 Graphic Missions : 1. Customize design for Platform interface design for intro page and Platform. 2. Flash banner 3. Image Editing. 4. Flash Animation. 5. Flash Simulation. 6. Video 7. Sound Narration 8. Activities.

37 E Content Development Learning objects content development & packaging Working with Learning management systems & Course activities deployment Web site development & merging with LMS

38 Working with Learning Management Systems Setup & configuration of LMS Customize & Extend LMS functionality by developing & adding extra plugins Deploy all course activities & content to LMS

39 Web site development & merging with LMS