Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , e-solutions for e-difference e-learning An-Najah National University Inter-University Network for Open and Distance Learning Project R U F O 1 st WS, NIET, Albireh

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , e-Learning Vision Strategic Importance. Experience Implementation Plan.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Vision, Mission and Goals. Our main concern is to enhance the quality learning outcomes, by reaching to an optimum mix, through blending and integrating the new era technology offerings into our teaching/learning system.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Vision, Mission and Goals. commitment To build our infrastructure capabilities. To encourage knowledge sharing. Holistic approach to capture & deliver knowledge and experience to faculty, staff and student. Commitment to collaborate. {1 Team … 1 Goal}

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Strategic Importance We at An-Najah National University recognize the strategic role and importance of e-Learning for our future and future generations. Shaping our e-future to make an e-difference Attitude, 21 st Digital Natives, Vision vs. Reality

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , e-learning is a buzz word and just a waste of time. - Attitude: “it was good enough for me why change it?” - Non value added activity. 2- e-learning is a new tech., new concept & new method - Must be carefully adapted and staged (cultural context) 3- Must adopt e-Learning - Copy & Paste - emphasis is largely on e and not on Learning

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Experience GIPSECA-Joint project funded by EU UNESCO Project + Individual initiative Projects

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , GIPSECA Joint project with Najah+4 Universities from Europe + 2 Jordanian Universities ( 98—2001) HW-England, Budapest-Hungry, Denmark, Portugal, University of Jordan, JUST. 21 Courses developed 3 at An-Najah - Electrical and Computer Engineering: Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Instrumentation and Measurement Started with WebCT in 98. Required too much effort to produce quality material.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , UNESCO PROJECT Transportation Engineering Developed 3 courses Taught at the Civil Engineering Available on University Intranet.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Current Status Committee for E-learning Online Course Center Project (OCC) IT Infrastructure SIS Zajjel ITP AITIE EUMED Connect

Dec. 18, 2005 Experience At the beginning of academic year 2001 An Najah start to communicate with the new students Via Internet in order to collect applications from new students Computer Center began to establish (ZAJIL) and to convert student’s data into oracle data base Since 1 st semester 2003 students start to sign in to najah portal application ( ZAJIL ) زاجل in order to browse ( student’s Transcript, Curriculum, )

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , network and servers In the 1st semester 2004/2005 all students and academic staff could login to ZAJIL Each student has been enabled to select and register the courses and section according to his curriculum Student’s academic advisor could monitor admit the courses registered by his students and confirm student selections Student’s grades ( 1 st Exam, 2 nd Exam,3 rd Exam … etc ) are to be posted by the instructor according to a certain agenda, so the student has to login more and more in order to monitor his achievements in all courses before entering the Final Exam. Therefore ZAJIL become the easiest and the solid tool to communicate with all students 24/7 and where ever they are,

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , SERVERS,NETWOKR,INTERNET CONNECTION BROWSERS Arround 2200 PC’s for and need more 10/100/1000 network ( network backbone is 1000 ) About 55Km UTP cables already installed, 10 km fiber cables Wireless 40 access points covering the new campus Internet connection 4 Mbps and more is needed

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Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Implementation People learn from their own mistakes. Lets hope in our collaborative work we will achieve e-learning by e-doing and will help us all to understand what to do by learning from our mistakes and the best practices of others.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , e-learning Drawbacks & Challenges - To construct a curriculum that develops 21 st century skills. - Blended teaching/learning system. Optimum mix - Adaptable to individual progress, own time, speed & space. - To develop teachers, ability to use digital tools easily. - Supportive technical infrastructure. - Networking and collaboration. - Involvement level. Mobilize

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Key Success Factors to Successful e-Learning System 1.Top Management Support: Status Survey: - Students Perspective - Faculty attitudes - Identify needs. - Collect opinion & competency Compelling educational strategy: - Awareness - Involvement level.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Key Success Factors to Successful e-Learning System 2. Supportive Technological Infrastructure: Availability & accessibility: - Internet Service. - Computer Network. - Computer Laboratories. - PCs.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Key Success Factors to Successful e-Learning System 4. Training Programs: Technical and educational training. 3. Resources: - Human. - Information. - Technology. Technical & educational experts to design & develop curriculums.

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Key Success Factors to Successful e-Learning System 6. Platform: KLMS - e-learning within a holistic approach. - Promote knowledge sharing. - Capture and deliver knowledge. - Enhance quality of education. - Contribute to knowledge Economy. 5. Networking and collaboration. Inter-University network for Open and Distance Learning

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , E-Learning “has become a strategic necessity, Believe it, Act on it, or become a foot note in history.” (James O’Brian)

Maher ARAFATRUFO 1st WS, Dec , Thank YOU. If not us… WHO? If not now … WHEN?