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Introduction
The purpose of this practice is to:
• provide solutions to the faculty in order
to maintain a learning objects
repository
• reuse the existing learning objects
• add multimedia in their learning objects
• digitize their own learning objects using
the authoring tools
Studio
• Record Lecture
• Podcasts
• Live Streaming
LCMS/LO Repository
• LO Repository
• Contribute LOs
• Search LOs
VLE
• Search LO Repository
• Use LOs in Courses
Authoring Tools
• Create LOs
• Create Activities
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Introduction
Previously:
• Costly Process: High e-Learning course development cost
• Scattered Content: No centralized learning objects’ repository
• Non-reusable: e-Learning courses were not reusable
• No Videos: No educational videos & recorded lectures in the courses
• No Streaming Media: No live video streams & podcasts in e-Learning
• No Faculty Contribution: Faculty couldn’t author nor contribute the learning
objects
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Introduction
Carried Out Activities
• Learning Content Management System (LCMS): Implemented centralized
repository for learning objects
• Learning Objects (LO) Breakup: Broke down existing courses into reusable learning
objects (2,000 LOs)
• Studio: Setup a production studio for recording of videos, podcasts and live streaming
• Training: Conducted faculty training on the LCMS & Authoring Tools
• Authoring Tools: Acquired easy to use tools to produce interactive content
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Best Practices Theme of the Year:
“Adding Value to Customers”
Relevance
• Ease of Access: Faculty can search and add the LOs to their courses directly
from the VLE
• Search: Meta tags made it easier for the faculty to search the learning objects
in the repository
• Reusability: LO breakup allowed the faculty to start reusing LOs from existing
courses in their courses which saves time and cost of producing new LOs
• Studio: Faculty and staff can easily come and record educational videos,
messages and connect with the learners by creating podcasts and live streams
• Self LO Production: Faculty can easily create learning objects using the
authoring tools
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Technology-enhancement in
learning and teaching
• Latest Technologies: Using HTML5, we are able to run our digitized content
on all platforms, including iPads
• Virtual Backgrounds: Used Chroma technology to create virtual studios in
video lectures
• Interactive Courses: Added interactivities, games and simulations, so that
the courses become more engaging and interesting
• Multimedia Content: Enriched the learning objects with multimedia elements
such as videos, audios and graphics
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Technology-enhancement in
learning and teaching
Latest Technologies:
Used HTML5 to develop platform
independent Los. Can also work on
iPads as shown below
Virtual Backgrounds:
Used Chroma technology to create
virtual studios in video lectures
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Innovativeness
• Infographics:
To make learning objects more user
interactive and engaging, we are using
interactive Infographics
• RSA Animations:
To visually describe and illustrate
certain process, RSA type, story telling
animations are used
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Applicability and possibility
of duplication
Can be integrated into the existing systems
• LCMS is fully integrated with the eCampus/VLE
Can be replicated in other activities or divisions across the institution
• LCMS application is being used as a course files management system
• Studio can be used to conduct talks shows, debates, group discussions etc.
Can be replicated in other activities or divisions across other institutions
• LCMS can be shared across all institutions and universities to share learning
objects and courseware
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Efficiency and
Effectiveness
Effectiveness:
• Made course content available for the users across all platforms
• Broke big courses into smaller reusable learning objects
• Placed all learning objects at one centralized repository
• Gave faculty one window solution to search and use the learning objects
• Provided the means in creating the educational multimedia
Efficiency:
• Faculty can now quickly search and use learning objects within the VLE
• The faculty can now easily create new courses from the existing learning
objects in a very short time
• In-house development of educational videos and learning objects has
reduced the vendor cost and the process is much faster
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Efficiency and
Effectiveness
All learning objects at one centralized place
I am confident that this repository will really help us to develop
effective courses.
- Prof. Moustafa Hassan
Dean, e-School of Health & Environmental Studies
“ ”
I would like to thank you all for your collaborative effort in
establishing an effective and efficient digitization process.
- Dr. Khalid Sabry
Postgraduate Program Director, School of e-Education
“ ”
In-house development of learning objects reduced the vendor cost
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Results
Financial Outcomes
• Low cost In-house video production
• Low cost LO development by using the authoring tools
Non-financial Outcomes
• LO breakup helped reusing all previously developed learning resources
– 92 courses were broken into 2000 reusable LOs
• Usage of studio facilities at remote locations
– 5 events were recorded outside the studio
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Manage the change
LCMS Pilot Launch:
LCMS was launched in phases. First, a one month pilot was initiated.
LO Breakup:
All previous courses were broken into learning objects and uploaded into the LCMS.
Training:
End users were trained on the system and the authoring tools. They were provided with
the training videos as well.
Studio Launch:
A studio tour was arranged for the staff to familiarize them with the studio. A demo was
given on the capabilities of the studio.
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Manage the change
End users were trained on the system and the authoring tools
Thank you for your great effort. It’s very important to use the
current training opportunities to market our academic offerings.
Giving access to trainees will enable them to view our products
and our VLE environment
- Prof. Moustafa Hassan
Dean, e-School of Health & Environmental Studies
“
”
I am looking forward to recording and inserting many video sessions
into my courses this spring.
- Dr. Mohamed El Baradie
Assistant Professor, e-School of Business and Quality Management
“ ”
Faculty now takes interest in getting their lectures recorded in the studio
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Sustainability
• Approval Process: In LCMS, the LOs go through approval process when
contributed
• Quality Control: Approval process ensures quality and long stability of the LOs
• Continuous Improvement: LOs can easily be updated using the authoring
tools
• Technology: LOs are built using HTML5 which is platform independent
emerging technology
