Presented by Sam Supervised by Prof. Michael Lyu Virtual Campus Presented by Sam Supervised by Prof. Michael Lyu

Outline What is Virtual Campus? Characteristics of Virtual Campus Ideal Learning Environment Major Features in Designing Virtual Campus Basic Architecture Ideal Platform Encountered Problem Conclusion

What is Virtual Campus? Physically NOT existed!! A place that let the students fully engage in the learning process Bringing the students and instructor together is not physical classroom but Internet!

Characteristics Virtual Independent of demand from supply Individualize the combination of resources Best meets current demand requirements of particular student

Characteristics (cont’) Customization Students can select the interesting materials that can be delivered on demand (MAX) the benefit of learning customized knowledge and skills (MIN) the opportunity cost of time and other resources

Characteristics (cont’) Collaboration active participation of students and instructors in an environment that facilitates peer interaction, evaluation, and cooperation Roles Technical considerations to sociological aspects of learning

Ideal Educational Environment Responsive AND Developmental Concerning with the student’s overall progress, across all courses and study programmes Providing effective responses to enquiries

Major Features in Design Orientation - clarify the next steps User-friendly - information delivery Material - “Just in time” Tracking & feedback - important elements Establishing & maintaining new study habits and ways of working explicit advice for the ‘beginning’ student

Basic Architecture

Ideal Platform - Internet Compatible technology platforms reducing the transaction cost minimizing the switching cost Provides a platform for delivering text materials audio and video streams Increases distribution efficiency

Encountered Problem Need for high performance networks Lack of systems infrastructure Traditional concept of classroom Student’s computing environment Hard to continue “attending class”

Conclusion Future education and training overcome space, time, and performance demands increasing geographical distribution continuous updating information effective learning

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