E-Learning E-University University of Tartu Estonia

University of Tartu Established in 1632 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf Since 1918 Estonian university 11 faculties, 4 colleges students, ca 5% foreign students

Brief history of eLearning Mid-1990-ties (prehistory) – using e- mail and www-pages in courses 1998 – ISDN videoconference facilities 1998 – first web-based course 2000 – University Council states e- learning to be strategically important 2001 – first CDs for study purposes 2001 – videoconferences over internet 2002 – e-university portal 2003 – Estonian e-University

Web-based (e-)courses

Estonian e-University opening conference and signing a “protocol of good will”

What is e-university? Estonian e-University is a consortium of Estonian Universities that aims to initiate and facilitate inter-university co- operation following the principles of life-long learning. E-university is not offering its own tuition.

What e-university does? Co-operation in developing and popularising e-learning in Estonia Common portal for e-learning (course and learning object data-base,support materials for students, teachers and tutors) Common e-learning environment(s)

What e-university does? System (incl. financial, administrative) for student and course exchange Co-operation in international projects Co-operation in promoting regional study opportunities

Portal of e-University (

E-learning in e-university E-learning is an interactive learning which study process is as a rule built up in web.