Perspective on Distance Learning – China Network Education in China and SJTU’s Practice Dr. Chen Zeyu Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), China April 20, 2011 Milton Keynes, UK

Content Distance Learning in China Network Education in China SJTU’s Practice Overview SJTU-LOCW Blended Learning Model Mobile Learning & Teaching Moodle-based Interactive Learning

Distance Learning in China Traditionally Face-to-face teaching & learning in classroom 1950s Correspondence-based distance learning Textbook & correspondence 1980s Broadcasting-based distance learning Radio & TV 1990s Internet-based distance learning Web, steaming media, mobile

Network Education in China 1990s Application of ICT in education Initial research and practice on distance education 1994 CERNET (China Education and Research Network) initiated Since conventional universities and CCRTVU (China Central Radio and Television University) have been approved to carry out the pilot of modern distance education (network education)

For 2010 Graduates: 1,079,900 Entrants: 1,765,700 Enrolment: 4,858,500 Since 1999 Accumulated Graduates: 6,000,000 Accumulated Enrolment: 10,000,000 Learning Centers: 9000 Majors: 396 Network Courses: 24,117 National Elaborate Courses (since 2007): 209

Network Education Students During

SJTU’s Practice Overview SJTU-LOCW Blended Learning Mode Mobile Learning & Teaching Moodle-based Interactive Learning

Overview Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) One of the most famous university in China Founded in 1896 Located in Shanghai the largest city in China Host city of World Expo 2010 Famous alumni Mr. Jiang Zemin (Formal President of China) Enrollment of Students: 53,900 Academic Schools: 26

School of Continuing Education 1995 E-learning Lab, sponsored by Intel, IBM, China Telecom 2000 Network Education College, with China Telecom’s support 2009 School of Continuing Education 2011 Full-time Staff: 101 Part-time Lecturers: 200 Enrolment: 25,000 Majors: 28 Courses per Semester: 250 Learning Centers: 35

SJTU-LOCW (Live Open Courseware) Traditional Teaching Atmosphere Modern Network Transmission Real-time Effective Interaction Mobile ADSLIPTVSatellite

L: Live Fresh content from traditional classroom Standard Natural Classroom (SNC) Mobile teaching (office, home, travel) O: Open Open to all students Open to excellent teachers all over the world CW: Courseware 250 courses every semester, 1.5GB every day Support mobile, broadband, IPTV and satellite Support real-time access and interaction

Blended Learning Model

Standard Natural Classroom E-Pen Supporting the Laser Track System (Infrared Sender) Monitor Camera Supporting the Student Attention System (Capture absquatulaters in the classroom) Smart Board Supporting Multiple Lecture Notes (Word, PPT, Handwriting, etc.) Localizer Camera Supporting the Teacher Tracking System (Auto-track according to the teacher’s locomotion Lecture Notes Screen Supporting Multiple Lecture Notes Feedback Screen Supporting the Real Time Interactive System (Teachers may fine tune their teaching based on students’ short messages.) Micro-Array Driver Auto-track According to the Input from the Micro-Array

Over 20 broadband-networking classrooms in CBD

Mobile Learning & Teaching Mobile learning (since 2005) Learning everywhere Video-based courseware & system Support smart phone & tablet Symbian (Nokia), Android (Google), iOS (Apple) Live broadcasting, VOD, web 1.5GB courseware every day Mobile teaching (since 2009) Teaching everywhere Live broadcasting directly from home/office/travel with no need for real classroom

MobiClass for Symbian (2007) 2nd runner up of Forum Nokia OpenC Global Challenge 2007

MobiClass for iPhone (2010)

PPClass for Android (2011)

Course Catalog for iPhone (2011)

Moodle-based Interactive Learning 2010 autumn semester Set up Moodle platform Transform 48 existing courses into Moodle 2011 spring semester 48 Moodle courses go online Covered students: Average number of visit students each day: Average ratio of visit students each day: 45.15% Average learning activities for each student each day: courses still on existing learning platform In the near future (2-3 years) Transform remaining 200 existing courses into Moodle

Screenshot of my Moodle course

Thank you! Welcome to SJTU !