VESTA-GIS Workshop The Architecture of the VESTA- GIS Training Framework Anders Östman University of Gävle, Sweden

VESTA-GIS Workshop Training Framework Aims to collect, organize and deliver vocational training content about –GIS technology and tools –Applications within different sectors Main components –An e-learning platform for hosting training curses –Training catalogue –Course builder

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4 Training Catalogue Metadata about courses and training packages stored in a database –Basic information Course title, Language, Provider, Duration, Level, Delivery format, Keywords –Other searchable information Course type, cost, certificate, intended audience –Course details Location, didactic approach, fee, overview, training units, prerequisites etc Based on MySQL DBMS (open source) Multilingual support

VESTA-GIS Workshop Use cases for catalogue services A potential trainee wants to find information about a course and how to enrol A course provider enters metadata A course provider assembles courses into a training package (training package builder) Updating and cleaning by the database administrator

VESTA-GIS Workshop Training Package Builder Build customised learning paths (training packages) Based on the requirements of a specific person or organisation Requires metadata with course content, levels, prerequisites etc.

VESTA-GIS Workshop Course ID: GIS technology & related sciences Entry of course information Course provider: University of Gävle Name of course: Hour(s) Duration: Work load: Subject area: Week(s) Introduction to geographical coordinate systems HiG 8VT023B 8 2 Course level: Basic Delivery format: Keywords: Distance learning Conceptual Foundations

VESTA-GIS Workshop Result of search: HiG 8VT023B: Introduction to geographical coordinate systems. University of Gävle Search the course catalogue VIEW SEARCH VIEW GISIG ECDL002: ECDL for GIS, Cartography. GISIG Course level: Basic Delivery format: Keywords: Distance learning

VESTA-GIS Workshop Learning Management Systems (LMS) Used for on-site training as well as e- learning Most commonly used tools –Upload/download material –Submit/evaluate assignments –Tests –Learning paths –Grading –Chat, calendar, statistics, …

VESTA-GIS Workshop Commonly used LMS Blackboard Moodle Dokeus SCORM/IMS compliant training material for interoperability and shareability VESTA-GIS will use Dokeus Upload service will be provided

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VESTA-GIS Workshop The Characteristics of Geospatial Data Data Quality Elements (quantitative) –Accuracy –Completeness –Consistency Data Quality Overview Elements (Qualitative) –Purpose –Usage –Lineage ”Guaranteed” by the producer

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VESTA-GIS Workshop EduServ Template for courses Example: CityGML course 5 full days (2-4 weeks duration) 5 units –Introduction to UML and XML –Introduction to GML –Advanced GML –Introduction to CityGML –Advanced CityGML

VESTA-GIS Workshop Each unit, 8 hours each Get the context (lectures, 1-2 h) –Some recorded lectures, ppt printouts Dig deeper (reading 2-3 h) –Web resources Explore (assignments 3 h) –Free software, if possible –Skype / with instructor Reflect (1 h)

VESTA-GIS Workshop Library Literature Project rooms Meeting rooms etc Classrooms Lecture room Computer lab Examination rooms etc Plan & monitor Guidance Schedules Learning paths etc FRONTFRONT Basic services Resource repository Tests Reporting etc GI services Software, data OGC compliant client INSPIRE services (?) etc Other services Course builder Career paths Course templates etc BACK BACK Trainees Developers Trainers

VESTA-GIS Workshop Summary e-learning platform Several different LMS are in use SCORM/IMS to assure interoperability VESTA-GIS will use Dokeus Upload service will be provided (agreement required) Templates for e-learning courses for vocational training

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VESTA-GIS Workshop Summary The VESTA-GIS Training framework consists of –A training catalogue based on a metadatabase –Services like the training package builder –An e-learning system –Links to other training resources –VESTA curricula with certificates –Entry and exit tests