Distance Learning and Video Communication Support Dipl Wirt

Distance Learning and Video Communication Support Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic Chair of Operations Research Computer Science Department University of Bundeswehr Munich goran. mihelcic@unibw. de

Structure n Introduction n Motivation n Definition of Distance- / E-Learning n Concepts of Distance- / E-Learning n Live-Demonstration n Critical Success Factors n Questions Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 2

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Good Morning n Research focus: o Service-oriented Architectures (SOA) o Business Process Management (BPM) o CRISYS (Critical Infrastructure System Analysis) Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 4

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Motivation – Distance-/E-Learning n Speed of learning = key differentiator for organizations and individuals in pursuit of knowledge n New opportunities (paradigm change) in the way of learning through achievements in Information Technologies (IT) o Past school-like, physical presence/course learning o Today (future) IT-based learning n Enablers o Quickly and continuously developing power of computers (e. g. “Moore’s Law”) and telecommunications o Development of complex network structures (e. g. Internet, WWW, …) o Development of Multimedia connecting/combining media that previously were separated Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 6

Definition E-Learning n E-learning is the application of computer-based technologies to enhance teaching and learning (Waterhouse, 2003) n E-learning is networked, which makes it capable of instant updating, storage/retrieval, distribution and sharing of instruction or information through the use of Internet technology (Rosenberg, 2001) n E-learning can be defined as education created and delivered by using technologies related to computer, the Internet and telephony, in combination or in isolated” (Chadha and Kumail, 2002) Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 7

Distance-/E-Learning n Distance Learning = E-Learning? o Historically early appearances trying to bridge distance barriers, e. g. Course in Correspondence at University of Wisconsin in 1891 o Use of “pony-mail” o United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA www. usdla. org) defines Distance Learning as "The acquisition of Knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance“ o Today Synonymic use Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 8

Benefits of E-Learning n What are the benefits? o Learning at any time at any place o Learning with regard to individual “style” and “speed” o Enrichment of learning material through IT o Connecting learners and trainers who can be spread all over the world Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 9

Concepts of E-Learning (1/2) n Asynchronous Online Learning: o Teacher and student are NOT online at the same time o Student solves tasks (online or offline) when he has time for it o Teacher answers questions (which he receives e. g. via e-mail) within a certain time o Asynchronous learning process time gaps n Synchronous Online Learning: o Teacher and student are online at the same time o Direct communication with teacher (e. g. via chat, virtual classroom) n Virtual Classroom: o Simulation of a real classroom o Audio, visual interactive (synchronous learning process) o Possibility of cooperative working on documents etc. ) Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 10

Concepts of E-Learning (2/2) n Web Based Training (WBT): o o No direct contact to teacher Learning material usually stored on web servers Accessible e. g. via the Internet by many potential students Supporting autodidactic learning processes n Computer Based Training (CBT): o o No direct contact to teacher Learning material stored on discs, CD-Roms, DVDs Distributable to many students via these media Supporting autodidactic learning processes Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 11

E-Learning Demonstration WBT/CBT Professor Dr. Victor S. Izhutkin izhutkin@marsu. ru Mari State University, Lenin Square 1, Yoshkar-Ola, Russia 424001 Ph. +7 (8362) 41 -19 -00, fax +7 (8362) 45 -45 -81 Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 12

Blended Learning n Combination of different learning media and methods; Combination of “presence”-/”face-to-face”learning and E-Learning elements n “Distance”-University Hagen, Germany Source: Wiepcke 2006 Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 13

Video Conferencing and Training System Mr. Peter Wojtinnek PEWOTECH Business Consulting An der Markthalle 22 50354 Hürth Germany Telefon: +49 2233 945036 Fax: +49 2233 945037 Mobile: +49 173 8777780 e-mail: info@pewotech. de Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 14

Critical Success Factors E-Learning n Quality of learning-/training-modules o “intelligent” use of new media and IT n Infrastructure o Internet connection o Multimedia PCs o Efficient Learning-Management-Systems and tools n Tutorial Mentoring o Competence and reachability of tutor(s) n Discipline of Learners o Through independency of time and place rigid time management necessary n Evaluation o Continuous evaluation of learning modules, mentoring, Learning. Management-System used Quality Insurance of E-Learning Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 15

The End n A technology on its own does not automatically support or improve the learning process – it is strongly dependant to the personal motivation and effort of the individual such as to the social processes of knowledge achievement/development. (Hasebrook 2002) Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 16

Questions Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 17

Literature n Back, A. ; Bendel, O. ; Stoller-Schai, D. : E-Learning im Unternehmen: Grundlagen - Strategien - Methoden – Technologien. Orell Füssli, Zürich, 2001. n Chadha, G. ; Kumail, S. M. N. : E-Learning: An expression of the knowledge economy. New Delhi, Tata Mc. Graw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, 2002. n Dittler, U. : E-Learning, Erfolgsfaktoren und Einsatzkonzepte mit interaktiven Medien, Oldenbourg, München 2002. n Ehrenberg, D. : Internetbasiertes Lernen und Lehren in der Informationsgesellschaft. In: Ehrenberg, D. ; Kaftan, H. -J. (Hrsg. ): Herausforderungen der Wirtschaftsinformatik in der Informationsgesellschaft, Wissenschaftsverlag Edition am Gutenbergplatz Leipzig, 2003. n Hasebrook, J. ; Otte, M. : E-Learning im Zeitalter des E-Commerce. Die dritte Welle. Bern: Huber, 2002. n Rosenberg, M. J. : E-learning: Strategies for delivering knowledge in the digital age. New York, Mc. Graw-Hill, 2001. n Waterhouse, S. (2003). The power of elearning the past, the present, and the future. http: //ritim. cba. uri. edu/wp 2003/pdf_format/Wiley-Encycl-Internet-Diffusionv 12. pdf, last view 24. 06. 2007. n Wiepcke, C. : Computergestützte Lernkonzepte und deren Evaluation in der Weiterbildung. Blended Learning zur Förderung von Gender Mainstreaming. Hamburg 2006. Dipl. -Wirt. -Inf. Goran Mihelcic - Sf. P-982063 Conference - Varna, 29 -31 May 18