Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada Universidad de Zaragoza CreatelCreatel New e-learning environment for European Sme´s employees Kick off meeting 14 feb 2003 Kick off meeting 14 feb 2003 PresentationPresentation Prof. Pedro M. Latorre, Ph.D.
The University Founded in 16th Century More than 450 years of History 40,000 students Broad offer of studies Three levels: intermediate (3 years), higher (5 years) and PhD Agreements with companies via OTRI (Office for research results transfer) Participates in R&D projects with regional, national and EU funding Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada Universidad de Zaragoza
The Higher Polytechnic (CPS) Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada Founded in students 4 branches of Engineering: –Industrial –Telecommunications –Informatics –Chemical Only higher (5 years) level and PhD Universidad de Zaragoza
The Advanced Computer Graphics Group (GIGA) Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada Teach –Computer Graphics –Human-Computer Interaction Research and Development –Precise simulation of illumination –Highest quality synthetic images and animations for companies and institutions. Scientific and technical visualization. –Virtual Archaeology –Innovative educational tools and methodologies Universidad de Zaragoza
Personal experiences: Educational projects with EU funding Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada Qualification towards Informatics and Communication Application Know-How (QUICK) QUICK Multiplier LEONARDO DA VINCI, , Teletrabajo: formación de teletrabajadores en las pequeñas y medianas empresas. LEONARDO DA VINCI, Acting Competences for Information Society (ACIS). SOCRATES CDI Título: Teaching computer GrAphics and MultimEdia (T- GAME) ALFA EC Coordination of staff and students mobility Universidad de Zaragoza
Personal experiences: Other innovative educational projects Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada Integrating traditional teaching with interactive techniques and ODLearning: The MEIIGA project New Challenges in ICT Education. Conference proceedings. Seinajoki (Finland), ODL: Human-Computer Interaction. Subject told on Digital Educational Ring (ADD), UZ Net-Invited lecturers program (PIR), UZ Dr. Serón is now University´s Rector Delegate for new educational technologies. Universidad de Zaragoza
More information? Grupo de Informática Gráfica Avanzada General info (mainly in spanish) – CPS – GIGA – Prof. Pedro Latorre Universidad de Zaragoza