Tamil Virtual University Dr.V.Sankaranarayanan Director, Tamil Virtual University, Chennai – 113. E-LEARNING A Case Study
Tamil Virtual University Introduction Basic Requirement of E-Learning Academic Programmes of TVU Digital Library of TVU Demonstrating the content of TVU
Vision of TVU The Tamil Virtual University aims at providing Internet based resources and opportunities for the Tamil Communities living in different parts of the globe as well as others interested in learning Tamil and acquiring knowledge of the history, art, literature and culture of the Tamils.
To develop and deliver Internet based learning material in Tamil language, literature and culture to global Tamil Communities and others interested. To develop and deliver customised programmes to meet the cultural needs of the Tamil Communities in different parts of the world and help them retain contact with their heritage. Mission of TVU
To initiate and continue necessary measures to co- ordinate and pool together knowledge resources, developed in Tamil in different parts of the world, for wider dissemination. To offer academic programmes in Tamil Language, literature and culture for audit or credit and to award appropriate Certificate/Diploma/Degree through Tamil University, Thanjavur on completion of prescribed requirements. Mission of TVU Contd…
Tamil Virtual University Tamil Virtual University was established as a society by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2000 and the website was launched in February 2001 No. of Students registered Certificate Course – 936 from 31 Countries Degree Course – 1064 from 26 Countries
Study Centres 1.California 2.New Jersy 3.New York 4.Fremont 5.Philadelphia 6.Canada 7.Sri Lanka 8.Mouritius 9.Malyasia
E-learning - Basic Requirements Lessons & Discussions Exercises and Self Evaluation Tests Library for Reference Examination
Academic Programme of TVU A. Certificate Programme Basic LevelClass Intermediate LevelClass Advance LevelClass B. Advanced Certificate Programme Level - 1Class Level - 2Class Level - 3Class Yet to offer }
C. Degree Programme Diploma Higher Diploma Degree D. Post Graduate Programme M.A (Tamil) } Contd… 3 years All together Degree B.A.(Tamil) Academic Programme of TVU
Content Creations Prepared by the eminent Tami Scholars as per the recommendations of Academic Council Under Web amenable frame work
Factors influencing Design of lessons Learners Characteristics - age group, language background learning skill etc. Subject Characteristics - Technical, Science, language etc. Nature of Exam - Online, written etc.
Basic Course for children of age group <10 Listening Spoken Language Reading Writing Grammar Vocabulary of words used
Can switch to any module. Contains good graphic and animation of picture. Interactive. Self evaluation tests. Contd… Basic Course for children of age group <10
Degree Programme Less of graphics and animation More of reading Still pictures for enhancing lessons Video clipping to have feel of the events Photographs of important events and places Voice support wherever needed.
Lessons are modular for selection Contains general introduction Details Exercises and answers Chat Sessions Contd… Degree Programme
Digital Library Meets the following requirements Reference books for academic programme Literature (Sangam age to current age) Glossary for Science & Technology Dictionaries Video clippings of Heritage Video clippings of Dance & Folklore
Features are Selection of a book Focused information on a book Reference to multiple books for a poem etc. Digital Library
Sample Contents of TVU Website Demonstration of the contents