Kidderminster College – Repository Of Learning Objects
Inter-Institutional E-learning. Use Shibboleth to share E-Learning resources between Institutions
The document discusses several roles of the university library in course management systems including support, instruction, collaboration, and professional development. It provides examples of how the library can support students and faculty technically and with their coursework. The library can also use course management systems for instruction, for example in information literacy courses. Opportunities for collaboration include providing tutorials and resources for courses. Professional development roles involve using the systems for resource sharing and discussions among librarians and other campus employees.
The document proposes developing a centralized online learning system for design colleges in India. It would allow students to access course materials and interact with peers and experts anywhere through discussion forums and an e-library. The system would be accessible through login and maintain different access levels for students, faculty and guests. It would source content from registered colleges and notifies users about new materials. The document outlines requirements, hardware/software needs, feasibility analysis and proposed budget for the system.
This document summarizes an engagement with open source technology in higher education. It discusses adopting open source solutions like Moodle and using them to shorten delivery times, reduce costs, and control risks. It then discusses specific open source systems in use at SUNY Purchase like the student information system, library system, and campus repository. It also discusses efforts to promote open source software adoption across SUNY through collaboration and developing best practices. Finally, it evaluates two open source web meeting tools - BigBlueButton and OpenMeetings - for potential integration with Moodle.
A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a system designed to support teaching and learning through computers and the internet. It allows teachers to present course materials, track student performance, and facilitate communication through tools like email and discussions. A VLE typically includes features like course syllabi, materials, assessments, and different access for teachers and students. It aims to provide a consistent interface for all course components and resources through linking capabilities. VLEs are increasingly popular in education as they can save instructor time, provide students with internet-based resources, and integrate distance and campus-based learning.
Moodle is a free and open-source learning management system that allows teachers to create online courses containing notes, files, quizzes, assignments and forums. All AKU faculty, staff and students have access to Moodle courses through their web browser using their AKU username and password. Within each course site, learning materials and activities are organized into resources, activities and blocks to support both asynchronous and synchronous learning.
Webquests are educational activities where students are organized into groups and assigned roles to complete a project using online resources. The projects require students to analyze, synthesize, and share information on a topic. They are designed to have students focus on using information, rather than just copying it. Typical parts of a Webquest include an introduction, tasks for students to complete, a process for students to follow, a list of resources for students to use, an evaluation, and conclusions. The goal is for students to develop research and information handling skills through guided online research.
The document discusses Moodle implementation at Purchase College. It highlights that Moodle was chosen to focus on teaching and learning through its robust activities and resources. It provides cost savings over Blackboard with no licensing fees and similar support costs. Moodle also allows for integration with other systems and flexibility through its open architecture. The implementation involved faculty piloting Moodle in 2009, transitioning courses from Blackboard over the next year, and ongoing faculty training through workshops. Moodle saves the college over $50,000 annually compared to Blackboard and provides benefits like risk management through hosting themselves versus a vendor.
How to Create a Streamlined, Cost-Effective University Admin Office - Center ...Laserfiche
Help your tertiary institution perform at the highest level by streamlining your administration office. Get insights from the Center for Digital Education for ways you can optimize your processes to save money. Featuring actual use cases from Texas A&M University, Hunter College, the University of Oklahoma and Dalhousie University.
Learn more about streamlining your College's Administration Office by getting your copy of the latest white paper from the Center for Digital Education, "The Agile University: Performing at the Highest Level by Streamlining Administration." Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/CDEWP
The document discusses several roles of the university library in course management systems including support, instruction, collaboration, and professional development. It provides examples of how the library can support students and faculty technically and with their coursework. The library can also use course management systems for instruction, for example in information literacy courses. Opportunities for collaboration include providing tutorials and resources for courses. Professional development roles involve using the systems for resource sharing and discussions among librarians and other campus employees.
The document proposes developing a centralized online learning system for design colleges in India. It would allow students to access course materials and interact with peers and experts anywhere through discussion forums and an e-library. The system would be accessible through login and maintain different access levels for students, faculty and guests. It would source content from registered colleges and notifies users about new materials. The document outlines requirements, hardware/software needs, feasibility analysis and proposed budget for the system.
This document summarizes an engagement with open source technology in higher education. It discusses adopting open source solutions like Moodle and using them to shorten delivery times, reduce costs, and control risks. It then discusses specific open source systems in use at SUNY Purchase like the student information system, library system, and campus repository. It also discusses efforts to promote open source software adoption across SUNY through collaboration and developing best practices. Finally, it evaluates two open source web meeting tools - BigBlueButton and OpenMeetings - for potential integration with Moodle.
A virtual learning environment (VLE) is a system designed to support teaching and learning through computers and the internet. It allows teachers to present course materials, track student performance, and facilitate communication through tools like email and discussions. A VLE typically includes features like course syllabi, materials, assessments, and different access for teachers and students. It aims to provide a consistent interface for all course components and resources through linking capabilities. VLEs are increasingly popular in education as they can save instructor time, provide students with internet-based resources, and integrate distance and campus-based learning.
Moodle is a free and open-source learning management system that allows teachers to create online courses containing notes, files, quizzes, assignments and forums. All AKU faculty, staff and students have access to Moodle courses through their web browser using their AKU username and password. Within each course site, learning materials and activities are organized into resources, activities and blocks to support both asynchronous and synchronous learning.
Webquests are educational activities where students are organized into groups and assigned roles to complete a project using online resources. The projects require students to analyze, synthesize, and share information on a topic. They are designed to have students focus on using information, rather than just copying it. Typical parts of a Webquest include an introduction, tasks for students to complete, a process for students to follow, a list of resources for students to use, an evaluation, and conclusions. The goal is for students to develop research and information handling skills through guided online research.
The document discusses Moodle implementation at Purchase College. It highlights that Moodle was chosen to focus on teaching and learning through its robust activities and resources. It provides cost savings over Blackboard with no licensing fees and similar support costs. Moodle also allows for integration with other systems and flexibility through its open architecture. The implementation involved faculty piloting Moodle in 2009, transitioning courses from Blackboard over the next year, and ongoing faculty training through workshops. Moodle saves the college over $50,000 annually compared to Blackboard and provides benefits like risk management through hosting themselves versus a vendor.
How to Create a Streamlined, Cost-Effective University Admin Office - Center ...Laserfiche
Help your tertiary institution perform at the highest level by streamlining your administration office. Get insights from the Center for Digital Education for ways you can optimize your processes to save money. Featuring actual use cases from Texas A&M University, Hunter College, the University of Oklahoma and Dalhousie University.
Learn more about streamlining your College's Administration Office by getting your copy of the latest white paper from the Center for Digital Education, "The Agile University: Performing at the Highest Level by Streamlining Administration." Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/CDEWP
Faculty at Empire State College / SUNY share ways they use innovative technologies to build community and they share how they have worked to support each other's efforts.
This document provides an overview of learning management systems (LMS) including definitions, examples, roles, advantages, and disadvantages. It also discusses learning object repositories (LOR). An LMS is software that manages online learning and access for students, teachers, and administrators. Examples include Blackboard, Moodle, and WebCT. LMS platforms allow for registration, testing, mentoring, and other functions. Key advantages are tracking learning and supporting distance education, though they can be costly to create and maintain. A LOR is an online library for storing and sharing learning resources like videos, images and files. Objects are tagged with metadata for easy searching and organization.
This document discusses web-based learning and its advantages and disadvantages. It begins by noting that many barriers to effective web-based learning are technical issues rather than design issues. It then outlines some key features of web-based learning like flexibility, interactive content, and cost effectiveness. The content section describes how the internet and web are used for learning and delivering online programs. It lists advantages like linking diverse resources and encouraging independent learning, and disadvantages such as limited access to equipment and potential isolation. The conclusion restates that web-based learning includes online content and virtual discussions.
The document discusses Learning Management Systems (LMS), which are web-based programs that manage learning and provide online resources for students, teachers, and administrators. It also covers Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), which provide a centralized repository for administrators and instructors to create and manage learning objects. Finally, the document provides advantages and disadvantages of LMS and LCMS and ideas for their classroom use, including increasing student engagement through 24/7 access to materials.
Advantages of an Open LMS: Tying the World To MoodleKeith Landa
Presentation 24 May 2011 to the SUNY Delihi MoodleMoot 2011
We haven't tied the whole world to Moodle (except through the Map activity that we've added to bring in Google Maps functionality), but the ability of Moodle to be a central platform that we can integrate other functions into is an important part of our development efforts. This talk will present our experiences and lessons learned in integrating a variety of applications into our Moodle system, including: library support for classes; senior project submissions; streaming media services (Kaltura); e-portfolios (Mahara); and live classroom environments (Big Blue Button).
This document discusses cloud computing and its applications for education. It defines different types of cloud services including Storage as a Service (SaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Cloud computing provides teachers and students with creativity and collaboration tools by giving them access to huge resources like software and information sources from anywhere at any time. The document also reflects on how cloud computing opens up prospects for e-learning and self-development by providing methods for simulation, interaction and flexibility in working with information.
Moodle Best Practices from EdTechMasters Students National UniversityCynthia Sistek-Chandler
This document summarizes a session on using Moodle for online education. The session objectives were to learn about Moodle and why it is used, see demonstration projects, discuss best practices, and understand the theoretical underpinnings of constructing knowledge. Moodle is an open-source learning management system and content management system that is widely used globally. It has many built-in tools and allows content created on it to be easily transferred. The session covered Moodle's design, pedagogy, student-centered learning, and assessment and evaluation. Resources on using Moodle and instructional design were provided.
1) The document summarizes the minutes from the MSEIT Advisory Board meeting on October 3, 2013. Introductions were made of board members, faculty, students and alumni.
2) An overview of the MSEIT program at National University was provided, including its purpose to gather input on program relevancy. Career options for graduates and the skills developed in the program were also discussed.
3) Trends in educational technology and the program's alignment to standards were reviewed. Participants provided feedback on program strengths and areas for improvement through a SWOT analysis. The next meeting was scheduled for February 2014.
The document provides an overview of the Course Reading Data Management System (CRDMS), which allows faculty to submit and manage course reading requests and copyright forms online. It discusses what CRDMS is, the benefits it provides to faculty, and how to get started using the system, including how to raise course reading requests, submit copyright forms, and manage existing requests. Help for using CRDMS is also available.
Moodle: using an open learning management system to support student learningKeith Landa
The document discusses Moodle, an open source learning management system (LMS) that is widely used around the world. It provides an overview of Moodle's features and how it can support teaching and learning. Some key benefits highlighted include it being cost-effective with no licensing fees, having a robust set of activities and resources, and having a flexible open architecture that allows for integration with other systems and tools.
EDUCENTRA is a web-based home study system designed for teachers and students in Ihlas Educational Institutions. It includes learning and support materials from different disciplines that can be integrated into primary and secondary school courses. EDUCENTRA also allows students to enrich teaching and learning through internet-based systems. Teachers can add materials, comments, and assignments. The system aims to provide students an environment to study asynchronously or synchronously from different places at their own pace. It includes resources like teaching materials, simulations, tutorials, and enables virtual classrooms and online testing.
In this presentation, Aneesh introduces the concept of SMAC and associated trends. Aneesh's interest lies in cloud computing where he wants to deploy private clouds using tools such as Openstack and Cloudstack.
ERes is an electronic course reserve system used at UAlbany that provides web-enabled access to course-related materials like book chapters, journal articles, class lectures, syllabi, and multimedia content. Faculty can upload course materials themselves or work with library staff, who will scan, upload, and handle any copyright issues. Getting started with ERes involves accessing the system via links on the library homepage or directly, then requesting an account and submitting materials for reserve through the "Reserve Services for Faculty" page.
from individuals to networks and sustainable communities? IWMW
Talk on "from individuals to networks and sustainable communities?" by Steven Warburton given at IWMW 2007.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2007/talks/warburton/
The document provides criteria for evaluating instructional software and web resources. It outlines 7 categories for software evaluation: 1) content, 2) design, 3) ability levels, 4) assessment, 5) ease of use, 6) technical quality, and 7) documentation and support. It also lists 4 criteria for evaluating web resources: 1) authority, 2) affiliation, 3) purpose and objectivity, and 4) content, learning process, audience and currency. The evaluation criteria focus on ensuring the accuracy, appropriateness and usability of content for students.
Chapter 7 Web 2.0 Learning Environments in Distance LearningAmal Alshehri
This chapter discusses the use of Web 2.0 tools to support distance learning. It outlines how Web 2.0 disrupts current distance learning technologies by emphasizing communication over just information and encouraging user participation. The chapter also discusses constructs for Web 2.0 learning environments, including personal learning spaces that allow for quizzes, content with discussions, sharing, meetings and social interaction. It notes the strengths and weaknesses of integrating Web 2.0 tools and outlines key principles for leaders, such as providing training to help teachers understand how technology can deliver skills and allowing teachers and students control over their data.
This document discusses identity management and federated identity management. It defines identity management as a system that provides electronic credentials to individuals and maintains information about them while establishing trust for online transactions. Federated identity management involves an association of organizations that exchange identity information to enable access to shared resources through a common trust framework. Key benefits include single sign-on access, reduced need to manage user accounts, privacy controls, and scalability. The InCommon federation is an example that allows higher education institutions in the US to leverage identity databases so students can access multiple online resources with one set of credentials.
This presentation provides an overview of an e-learning management system. It discusses the objectives of providing a user-friendly environment for incremental learning. It analyzes the functional requirements for admins, teachers, and students, as well as non-functional requirements like security, maintainability, and scalability. Sequence diagrams and class diagrams are presented, as well as use case diagrams for each user type. The conclusion states that the system will automate the manual process and enable long-term storage and easy access to information.
This document discusses collaborative knowledge management using the SECI model framework. It introduces the SECI model, which represents the conversion of tacit and explicit knowledge through socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. An integrated system is proposed that combines a learning management system and digital library with linked data to provide features supporting each SECI process, such as virtual learning spaces, social networks, and assessment tools. It concludes with a case study example of using the system to manage knowledge for a supply chain project.
This document discusses collaborative knowledge management using the SECI model framework. It introduces the SECI model, which represents the conversion of tacit and explicit knowledge through socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. An integrated system is proposed that combines a learning management system and digital library with linked data to provide features supporting each SECI process, such as virtual learning spaces, social networks, and assessment tools. It concludes with a case study example of using the system to manage knowledge for a supply chain project.
Faculty at Empire State College / SUNY share ways they use innovative technologies to build community and they share how they have worked to support each other's efforts.
This document provides an overview of learning management systems (LMS) including definitions, examples, roles, advantages, and disadvantages. It also discusses learning object repositories (LOR). An LMS is software that manages online learning and access for students, teachers, and administrators. Examples include Blackboard, Moodle, and WebCT. LMS platforms allow for registration, testing, mentoring, and other functions. Key advantages are tracking learning and supporting distance education, though they can be costly to create and maintain. A LOR is an online library for storing and sharing learning resources like videos, images and files. Objects are tagged with metadata for easy searching and organization.
This document discusses web-based learning and its advantages and disadvantages. It begins by noting that many barriers to effective web-based learning are technical issues rather than design issues. It then outlines some key features of web-based learning like flexibility, interactive content, and cost effectiveness. The content section describes how the internet and web are used for learning and delivering online programs. It lists advantages like linking diverse resources and encouraging independent learning, and disadvantages such as limited access to equipment and potential isolation. The conclusion restates that web-based learning includes online content and virtual discussions.
The document discusses Learning Management Systems (LMS), which are web-based programs that manage learning and provide online resources for students, teachers, and administrators. It also covers Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), which provide a centralized repository for administrators and instructors to create and manage learning objects. Finally, the document provides advantages and disadvantages of LMS and LCMS and ideas for their classroom use, including increasing student engagement through 24/7 access to materials.
Advantages of an Open LMS: Tying the World To MoodleKeith Landa
Presentation 24 May 2011 to the SUNY Delihi MoodleMoot 2011
We haven't tied the whole world to Moodle (except through the Map activity that we've added to bring in Google Maps functionality), but the ability of Moodle to be a central platform that we can integrate other functions into is an important part of our development efforts. This talk will present our experiences and lessons learned in integrating a variety of applications into our Moodle system, including: library support for classes; senior project submissions; streaming media services (Kaltura); e-portfolios (Mahara); and live classroom environments (Big Blue Button).
This document discusses cloud computing and its applications for education. It defines different types of cloud services including Storage as a Service (SaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Cloud computing provides teachers and students with creativity and collaboration tools by giving them access to huge resources like software and information sources from anywhere at any time. The document also reflects on how cloud computing opens up prospects for e-learning and self-development by providing methods for simulation, interaction and flexibility in working with information.
Moodle Best Practices from EdTechMasters Students National UniversityCynthia Sistek-Chandler
This document summarizes a session on using Moodle for online education. The session objectives were to learn about Moodle and why it is used, see demonstration projects, discuss best practices, and understand the theoretical underpinnings of constructing knowledge. Moodle is an open-source learning management system and content management system that is widely used globally. It has many built-in tools and allows content created on it to be easily transferred. The session covered Moodle's design, pedagogy, student-centered learning, and assessment and evaluation. Resources on using Moodle and instructional design were provided.
1) The document summarizes the minutes from the MSEIT Advisory Board meeting on October 3, 2013. Introductions were made of board members, faculty, students and alumni.
2) An overview of the MSEIT program at National University was provided, including its purpose to gather input on program relevancy. Career options for graduates and the skills developed in the program were also discussed.
3) Trends in educational technology and the program's alignment to standards were reviewed. Participants provided feedback on program strengths and areas for improvement through a SWOT analysis. The next meeting was scheduled for February 2014.
The document provides an overview of the Course Reading Data Management System (CRDMS), which allows faculty to submit and manage course reading requests and copyright forms online. It discusses what CRDMS is, the benefits it provides to faculty, and how to get started using the system, including how to raise course reading requests, submit copyright forms, and manage existing requests. Help for using CRDMS is also available.
Moodle: using an open learning management system to support student learningKeith Landa
The document discusses Moodle, an open source learning management system (LMS) that is widely used around the world. It provides an overview of Moodle's features and how it can support teaching and learning. Some key benefits highlighted include it being cost-effective with no licensing fees, having a robust set of activities and resources, and having a flexible open architecture that allows for integration with other systems and tools.
EDUCENTRA is a web-based home study system designed for teachers and students in Ihlas Educational Institutions. It includes learning and support materials from different disciplines that can be integrated into primary and secondary school courses. EDUCENTRA also allows students to enrich teaching and learning through internet-based systems. Teachers can add materials, comments, and assignments. The system aims to provide students an environment to study asynchronously or synchronously from different places at their own pace. It includes resources like teaching materials, simulations, tutorials, and enables virtual classrooms and online testing.
In this presentation, Aneesh introduces the concept of SMAC and associated trends. Aneesh's interest lies in cloud computing where he wants to deploy private clouds using tools such as Openstack and Cloudstack.
ERes is an electronic course reserve system used at UAlbany that provides web-enabled access to course-related materials like book chapters, journal articles, class lectures, syllabi, and multimedia content. Faculty can upload course materials themselves or work with library staff, who will scan, upload, and handle any copyright issues. Getting started with ERes involves accessing the system via links on the library homepage or directly, then requesting an account and submitting materials for reserve through the "Reserve Services for Faculty" page.
from individuals to networks and sustainable communities? IWMW
Talk on "from individuals to networks and sustainable communities?" by Steven Warburton given at IWMW 2007.
See http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/workshops/webmaster-2007/talks/warburton/
The document provides criteria for evaluating instructional software and web resources. It outlines 7 categories for software evaluation: 1) content, 2) design, 3) ability levels, 4) assessment, 5) ease of use, 6) technical quality, and 7) documentation and support. It also lists 4 criteria for evaluating web resources: 1) authority, 2) affiliation, 3) purpose and objectivity, and 4) content, learning process, audience and currency. The evaluation criteria focus on ensuring the accuracy, appropriateness and usability of content for students.
Chapter 7 Web 2.0 Learning Environments in Distance LearningAmal Alshehri
This chapter discusses the use of Web 2.0 tools to support distance learning. It outlines how Web 2.0 disrupts current distance learning technologies by emphasizing communication over just information and encouraging user participation. The chapter also discusses constructs for Web 2.0 learning environments, including personal learning spaces that allow for quizzes, content with discussions, sharing, meetings and social interaction. It notes the strengths and weaknesses of integrating Web 2.0 tools and outlines key principles for leaders, such as providing training to help teachers understand how technology can deliver skills and allowing teachers and students control over their data.
This document discusses identity management and federated identity management. It defines identity management as a system that provides electronic credentials to individuals and maintains information about them while establishing trust for online transactions. Federated identity management involves an association of organizations that exchange identity information to enable access to shared resources through a common trust framework. Key benefits include single sign-on access, reduced need to manage user accounts, privacy controls, and scalability. The InCommon federation is an example that allows higher education institutions in the US to leverage identity databases so students can access multiple online resources with one set of credentials.
This presentation provides an overview of an e-learning management system. It discusses the objectives of providing a user-friendly environment for incremental learning. It analyzes the functional requirements for admins, teachers, and students, as well as non-functional requirements like security, maintainability, and scalability. Sequence diagrams and class diagrams are presented, as well as use case diagrams for each user type. The conclusion states that the system will automate the manual process and enable long-term storage and easy access to information.
This document discusses collaborative knowledge management using the SECI model framework. It introduces the SECI model, which represents the conversion of tacit and explicit knowledge through socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. An integrated system is proposed that combines a learning management system and digital library with linked data to provide features supporting each SECI process, such as virtual learning spaces, social networks, and assessment tools. It concludes with a case study example of using the system to manage knowledge for a supply chain project.
This document discusses collaborative knowledge management using the SECI model framework. It introduces the SECI model, which represents the conversion of tacit and explicit knowledge through socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization. An integrated system is proposed that combines a learning management system and digital library with linked data to provide features supporting each SECI process, such as virtual learning spaces, social networks, and assessment tools. It concludes with a case study example of using the system to manage knowledge for a supply chain project.
Collaborative Knowledge Management in Organization from SECI model FrameworkNatapone Charsombut
A presentation file for TIIM conference 2010 Pattaya Thailand,
ABSTRACT
In the age of social collaboration and sharing that enables by Web 2.0 and Linked Data, many organizations adapt themselves into advantages of interactive, sharing, reusing, interoperability and collaboration on World Wide Web. Organizational learning which is sub of knowledge management also greatly gains benefit from this emerging collaboration culture too. It provides abilities to share valuable insights, to reduce redundant work, to avoid reinventing the wheel, to reduce training time for new employees, to retain intellectual capital as employee turnover in an organization, and to adapt to changing environments and markets.
However, user created content from Web 2.0 multiplying with published structure of data according to Linked Data concept will be a massive amount of data. It is inevitable facing the overwhelming of data. Traditional knowledge management is not designed to extract knowledge from social collaboration. We need a framework that fit for knowledge transfer in highly interaction environment.
SECI model which is a knowledge management based on collaborative knowledge transfer in organization seem to be the best candidate for navigating knowledge creation in this case. This study attempts to address how to apply SECI model to knowledge management system in collaborative organization.
The document discusses considerations for starting an OpenCourseWare (OCW) project at an institution. It covers structuring an OCW team, choosing technologies, developing curriculum and content, managing intellectual property, and assessing the project. Sample OCW structures are provided from institutions like Notre Dame, Michigan State, and MIT. Key factors addressed include institutional culture and resources, stakeholder buy-in, intellectual property policies, and evaluating the project's impact and communicating results.
Personal learning environments brenton dass 201225820Brenton Dass
I was truly inspired by the works of many if the collaborators when we were asked to compile this presentation in one of the modules for first semester I didnt hesitate to make use of their excellent depictions of a personal learning network
This document discusses the Army Cyber Center's use of distance education and microlectures. It notes that distance education provides increased access, opportunities for professional military education skill updates, cost effectiveness, support for new subjects and targeted training. Microlectures are proposed as a format that is compatible with the Army Learning Model and allows content to be presented consistently. The document concludes by recommending that some training be converted to the microlecture format.
This document discusses effective practices for using e-portfolios. It defines e-portfolios as online spaces for storing digital work, presenting selections to others, and supporting processes like authoring and reflection. E-portfolios can serve as repositories, assessments, professional development tools, or showcases. They require balancing institutional control with learner control. Assessment can involve archiving evidence for evaluation or submitting work for marking. Effective e-portfolio use involves aligning their purpose to context and designing learning activities accordingly while technologically and pedagogically supporting processes, ownership, and transformation.
This document discusses key concepts of federated access management (FAM) including:
1) FAM allows for single sign-on access to online resources across domains through distributing authentication, authorization, and accounting functions to appropriate parties like identity providers and service providers.
2) Identity providers handle authentication of their users while service providers control authorization based on attributes like role and affiliation.
3) Standards like SAML and Shibboleth facilitate trust between identity providers and service providers so users' access is managed according to their home institution's policies.
Developing new Learning Environment: SEE University Solutionesocietymk4
The document summarizes the development of a Learning Content Management System (LCMS) at South East European University. It discusses how the university initially used a commercial LCMS but later developed its own in-house system to better suit its needs. The in-house LCMS was designed with modular architecture using a three-tier client-server model. Key modules included user management, course management, and security features to control access and safely exchange content. The LCMS provided benefits like customizable learning content and improved communication and was developed to allow future expansion.
1. Learning management systems (LMS) are software applications used to deliver, track, and manage educational content online. They allow instructors to create and deliver content and assess student performance, while providing interactive features for students.
2. Content management systems (CMS) are used to manage website content. A CMS separates the content creation process from website publication, allowing non-technical users to manage content.
3. Popular LMS in K-12 education include Blackboard, Desire2Learn, WebCT, and Moodle. When choosing an LMS, considerations include functionality, licensing options, and support for standards.
This document discusses personal learning environments (PLEs), personal learning networks (PLNs), and professional learning networks (PLNs). It addresses how PLEs allow learners to manage their own learning goals and processes. PLEs can then develop into PLNs through connecting with others, and eventually into PfLNs through connecting with professionals. A model is presented showing the progression from PLE building to forming a professional learning network. The roles of social networks in supporting these learning networks is also discussed.
This document proposes the development of a learning management system called Designgyan.com to share study and research materials among design colleges in India. It would provide a centralized platform for students and faculty to upload and access course content like PDFs, presentations, designs and videos. This system aims to save students' time and costs by providing resources otherwise difficult to access. It would encourage collaboration through communication tools like email notifications, discussion boards and blogs. The document outlines requirements, deliverables, advantages and constraints of the proposed system.
Moodle: using an open learning management system to support student learningKeith Landa
2010 SUNY Freedonia Teaching and Learning conference - "Universal Design for Learning: Accessible and Assistive Technologies to Enhance Student Learning"
Session description: Over the past 18 months, Purchase College has migrated from Blackboard to Moodle for our campus learning management system. Our decision was partially driven by the lower total costs for Moodle as an open source product and our desire to avoid the risks and lack of control associated with commercial applications. Our primary consideration however was that Moodle provides a pedagogically stronger learning platform, and its openness allows us to integrate it with other learning applications that faculty would like to use to promote student engagement.
This session will focus on the pedagogical aspects of Moodle as a learning platform. We will briefly discuss the process and findings Purchase College used to develop a consensus among faculty, students and technology staff to switch to Moodle. Participants will then spend the bulk of the session in a directed exploration of the diverse learning activities in Moodle that promote student engagement and learning, to facilitate discussion of how Moodle compares to ANGEL and Blackboard. We will examine examples of how Moodle’s open architecture allows it to integrate with external Web 2.0 applications, and finally discuss options for no-cost hosted Moodle solutions that will allow participants to evaluate Moodle for their campuses.
Paper for “Building Online Science and Engineering Ethics Resources: What works, where can improvements be made?” Ethics Education and Scientific and Engineering Research: What’s Been Learned? What Should Be Done? National Academy of Engineering, Center for Engineering, Ethics, & Society. Washington D.C., August 25-26, 2008.
This document discusses factors to consider when selecting a learning management system (LMS). It summarizes the services provided by the CT Distance Learning Consortium including implementation support, instructional design, and hosting for various LMSs. Key considerations for LMS selection include required functionality, ease of use, integration capabilities, scalability, resources needed for support, and the migration process. The document recommends forming an inclusive decision committee, thoroughly researching options, and documenting the findings to aid in selecting the best-fit LMS.
This document explores managed learning environments (MLEs) and how schools can use them. It discusses using a learning management system (LMS) like KnowledgeNET as a central hub that connects various components of an MLE, including student management systems, eportfolios, digital content repositories, and parent portals. It recommends exploring the community resources available through groups like the MLE Reference Group and connections that KnowledgeNET can make to other systems and content. The goal is to help schools better understand and utilize MLEs to support student learning.
NITLE Shared Academics: Examining IT and Library Service ConvergenceNITLE
Colleges and universities face a variety of pressures. Two pressure points are adjusting to the evolving landscape of higher education and using finite resources efficiently and effectively. Technology-enhanced “flipped” classrooms, the rise of digital scholarship, and a keener focus on assessment are examples of the former. Space, time, money, and staff expertise are examples of the latter. These pressures become even more pointed at smaller institutions. How have academic library and information technology organizations been contributing toward effective solutions? Some have embraced a path toward greater convergence of IT and library services. Has doing so enabled institutions to adjust sooner and more quickly to shifts in our higher education environment? Has it stimulated innovation? Has it helped eliminate duplicative effort?
NITLE Shared Academics seminar leader Terry Metz delves into these questions, explores why and how the work of technologists and librarians is growing more and more similar, and highlights some colleges that have aligned technology and library talent in more integrated ways. Examine the benefits and challenges of converging IT and library services and consider future implications.
This document discusses personal learning environments (PLEs), personal learning networks (PLNs), and professional learning networks (PLNs). It addresses how PLEs allow learners to manage their own learning goals and processes. PLEs can then develop into PLNs for collaborating with others and sharing knowledge. Finally, PLNs form for connecting with professionals in fields of interest and contributing expertise on an ongoing basis after course completion. The document provides examples of roles and activities in these networks and models for developing competencies through them.
This document discusses personal learning environments (PLEs) as an alternative to traditional course management systems (CMS) like Blackboard and Moodle. It defines PLEs as systems that allow learners to take control of and manage their own learning through setting goals, managing content and processes, and connecting with others. PLEs utilize various lightweight, learner-controlled tools from across the web rather than a single centralized system. The document provides examples of how to create a basic PLE using free web services and platforms.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
Infrastructure Challenges in Scaling RAG with Custom AI modelsZilliz
Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with open-source and custom AI models is a complex task. This talk explores the challenges in productionizing RAG systems, including retrieval performance, response synthesis, and evaluation. We’ll discuss how to leverage open-source models like text embeddings, language models, and custom fine-tuned models to enhance RAG performance. Additionally, we’ll cover how BentoML can help orchestrate and scale these AI components efficiently, ensuring seamless deployment and management of RAG systems in the cloud.
2. Project Overview
Research into using Core Middleware to
allow collaboration with other institutions
Use Shibboleth to share E-Learning
resources between Institutions e.g.
-Projects
-Repositories
-Courses
3. How we used to share…
Users must exist at each site
Administrative nightmare
Security issues
Does not scale well
4. The Shibboleth way
Shibboleth “Middleware” sits between sites
Home site is responsible for authentication
The resource owner is still responsible for
authorisation
5. Benefits of Shibboleth
Enables institutions to share resources
easily, scales well
Administrative overhead is reduced
Security is enhanced because only one
account is needed to access all resources
Privacy is maintained, attributes replace
the need to use usernames and passwords
to authorise access
6. Components of Shibboleth
Origin
Users home site, provides authentication
and attributes for users
Target
Resource to be protected by Shibboleth
Where Are You From? (WAYF)
Used to identify the users home institution
7. KC-ROLO Shibboleth federation
Consists of the following components:
Origin’s
Kidderminster College
University College Worcester
RSC West Midlands
Targets:
Moodle VLE at RSC
Repository at Kidderminster College