The document discusses eLearning initiatives in Ethiopian universities. It proposes establishing eLearning Competence Centers at universities to support digital course development, learning management systems, and training. The centers would work with instructors and ICT departments to produce online content and administer platforms. Comprehensive training programs would be developed for all user groups. Institutionalizing eLearning requires commitment from university leadership and ensuring access to functioning technology infrastructure.

1. eLearning in Ethiopian Universities

2. Quality Infrastructure Private Sector Development TVET Reform University Reform

3. on.e concept of eLearning

4. Individual Learning Collaborative Learning and A Rich Digital Environment for ... To be integrated with classroom lecture = Blended Learning

5. A Platform for ... Student Centered Learning

6. and for ... Digitally Enhanced Teaching

7. Potential Benefits of ICT - Supported Education ...

8. Research Papers Open Educational Resources eBooks eLectures Documentaries Slide Shows Benefits of ICT Supported Education Course Management System eLibrary System

9. Customized digital learning materials for each course high quality up-to-date localized always available Graphical Illustration Video Interactive Animations Benefits of ICT Supported Education Navigable interactive course-modules & eAssessment modules

10. Didactically structured sequences of screens. Standardized Digital Learning Objects ... for effective studying of lecture content Benefits of ICT Supported Education Text enhanced with ... images videos interactive exercises

11. Modern digital tools for students & teachers Content & Course Management, Mobile Learning ePortfolio, Personal Information Management Social Networking Tools for Communication & Collaboration Tools for Creation & Editing Benefits of ICT Supported Education

12. Collaborative Learning Activities >> More Flexible, Student Centered Pedagogics Benefits of ICT Supported Education Discussions Assignments Collaborative Project Work Quizzes Learning Diary Presentations relevant knowledge construction for active , reflective & individually Problem Based Learning Online Mentorship Simulation, Educational Games Student Generated Content etc. Constructivist Learning Scenarios

13. Manage University & Student Data Admission & Enrollment Scheduling Records of Assessments, Grades & Academic Progression HR > Statistical Reports Student Information System (SIS) Benefits of ICT Supported Education

14. Improved ICT & DIGITAL MEDIA Skills Benefits of ICT Supported Education

15. (Inter)national Networking Link Up And Participate Benefits of ICT Supported Education

16. Pre Assessment Initial survey with 11 instructors & 60 students General high level of motivation regarding ICT for education Partial unexperience with even basic ICT skills Partial worry about dependence on incomplete ICT infrastructure  User-group specific trainings  Continuous all-round user-support  High priority for intact infrastructure  High priority for easy access & usability Findings Conclusions

17. eLearning Competence Centers

18. eLearning is a complex matter Neither ICT department nor Instructors have the time & skills necessary to manage eLearning content production, platform administration, training, support & awareness raising Why eLearning Competence Centers?  We need specialists who identify fully with the project

19. Content Production & Course Design (together with instructors) eLearning System administration (together with ICT Department) User Administration Training of different user groups (together with ADRC / Pedagogics Department) Awareness raising & Representation (together with PR) Monitoring & Evaluation eLearning Project Management Tasks of an eLearning Competence Center

20.  eLearning Experts are NOT content experts, but do need a general understanding of higher education subject matters  eLearning Experts are NOT ICT-administrators or ICT-support, but do need to have a basic understanding of ICT matters

21. eLearning Competence Centers = Service Centers C ourseware development LMS Administration eCollaboration Lecture Recording eLibrary Services eAssessments Podcast Services Open Educational Ressources Linux Trainings

22. eLearning Competence Centers in Ethiopian Universities Arba Minch Jimma Hawassa Adama Dire Dawa Bahir Dar Mekele Addis Ababa Kombolcha

23. Multimedial Course Learning Materials Multimedial Indepth Materials Collaborative Learning activities UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 One Course Discussions Assignments Collaborative Project Work Quizzes Learning Diary Presentations

24. on.e training concept

25. eLearning PC-Lab Team Instructors Attendants Students Introduction to project     Content Production Web Usability & Interaction Design  eLearning Standards (SCORM)  Instructional & Information Design  SCORM Authoring Tool  Image creation Tool  Screen Recording Tool  Open Web Ressources  ePedagogics eLearning Theories   eLearning Strategies   eLearning Activities   Blended Learning   Learning Management System System Installation & Configuration  Course & Student Administration   Activity & Ressource Creation   Navigation & Interaction     Training program

26. Campus Poster Campaign Web Page Flyers Printed User Guide Online Practice Course Rooms eTeaching courses Student trainings Instructor trainings PC lab attendant trainings Student awareness, interest raising & training Informative events Official Launch Event

27. e Learning Awareness Creation Faculty & Students Posters on campus Campus Radio Campus Info Screens Stickers, postcards, buttons, flyers Individual Consulting Training Individual Coaching Support, On- & Offline Tutorials, handbooks Community Building Workshops Online Social Network Peer-to-Peer Learning Awareness Interest Evaluation Attempt Reflection Specialization Participation Information Competence Development Networking Push & Pull Presentations, panel-discussions, announcements Articles in University & Faculty Newspapers, Intranet Broschures, pamphlets, Newsletters Involvement of key student Groups Awards for eLearning Concepts & Applications Integration into class-work & course credits

29. Arba Minch University eCC Adama University eCC Ethiopian eLearning Network Exchange & Collaboration between Universities in Workshops & Online Foreign Universities Foreign Universities Foreign Universities Mekelle University eCC Jimma University eCC Bahir Dar University eCC Hawassa University eCC EiABC eCC Addis Ababa University eCC Dire Dawa University eCC Foreign Universities

30. eLearning Ethiopia Online Social Network A service for eLearning Experts, Instructors, Students & Laymen elearningethiopia.ning.com TODAY: 1000 members From over 30 countries on 6 continents 50-100 visits per day ETHIOPIAN NETWORKING

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42. Example: Adama University President School of pedagogy & Vocational training eTeaching team ICT Department eTeaching Board (School Deans + ICT head) School of ... School of Engineering School of ... Institutionalization

43. President eLearning team ICT Development Office eLearning Board (College Deans + ICT head) Academic Development & Research Center (ADRC) College eLearning Center College eLearning Center College eLearning Center Example: Jimma University Institutionalization of eLearning

44. President eLearning team ICT Development Office eLearning Board (College Deans + ICT head) Academic Development & Research Center (ADRC) College eLearning Center College eLearning Center College eLearning Center Example: Hawassa University – current status Institutionalization of eLearning

45. Scientific Director eCompetence Center (ICT & eEducation) Example: EiABC Institutionalization of eLearning

46. for Group Work & Information Management EiABC Student Network

47. for Group Work & Information Management EiABC Student Network

48. EiABC Wiki for collaborative editing

49. EiABC Wiki for collaborative editing

50. EiABC Wiki for collaborative editing

51. EiABC Wiki for collaborative editing

52. EiABC Wiki for collaborative editing

53. Ongoing: Further eLearning systems for active learning Standardization & documentation of procedures International networking Aim  International Certification Quality label

54. Accessible & functioning PC s  central labs, open 24/7 Recognition of the project on all levels  awareness & interest raising Commitment of all involved Targeted Trainings of all stakeholders Preconditions for successful eLearning