1. Aula CETMAR Online tools for e-learning Maria Jose R. Malmierca Lucía Fraga Lago

2. A virtual learning space anytime...accessible 24 h/day anywhere... “any” device with Internet connection

3. Communication scenarios Blended Online synchronous asynchronous symmetrical asymmetrical Presential

4. Key features ● Based on Aula Cesga – From Open Source LMS Dokeos – Claroline ● Friendly environment: – Usable with any O.S. and device – Any web browser – Accessible (font size, navigation, etc.) – Multi-language interface – VERY simple for students and teachers ● Modular and scalable (for admin)

5. For teachers ● Quick setup and basic management ● Autonomy (no need of technicians!) ● Flexibility (it can adapt to variable needs) ● Neutral scenario (suits every teaching style)

6. For students ● Easy environment ● Communication ● Resources access ● Collaboration ● Personalization of own profile

7. Welcome page URL http://aula.cetmar.org

8. Getting started Home pageCourses pageCourse Enter with login and password Click on the course Ready to work!

9. Course homepage Personal bar Navigation Course tools View aids

10. Platform toolsinformation Course description Agenda Documents Links Glossary/FAQ communication Announcements Chat Forums Users Groups Course settings Statistics management evaluation Task handling Online tests

11. Tools: Course Settings ● Course l anguage ● Course title ● Teacher name ● Dept name & URL ● Privacy settings ● Backup/Delete MANAGEMENT

12. Tools: Statistics ● View stats ● Delete stats MANAGEMENT

13. Tools: Users ● Enroll users ● Delete users ● View user's stats ● Assign roles MANAGEMENT

14. Tools: Groups ● Manage groups of students ● Privacy settings MANAGEMENT

15. Tools: Course description ● Provide info on the course ● Select or add new info categories INFORMATION

16. Tools: Agenda ● Add / modify / delete events ● Import agenda from other (own) courses INFORMATION

17. Tools: Documents ● Upload any type of file ● Create directories and subdirectories ● Create web documents ● Manage (modify, add comments, move, delete) files and directories ● Manage visibility of files and directories INFORMATION

18. Tools: Links ● Create a list of links ● Add extra info to each of them ● Organise them in categories ● Expand and collapse sections INFORMATION

19. Tools: Glossary / F.A.Q. ● Create a glossary ● Create a FAQ ● Add info to items ● Organise them in categories ● Expand and collapse sections INFORMATION

20. Tools: Forums ● Create asynchronous discussion areas for the course ● Manage forum settings ● Receive e-mail notifications if desired ● Create private forums for groups of students COMMUNICATION

21. Tools: Chat ● Synchronous communication tool ● Two interfaces (php & java) ● Identify participating users live ● Archive conversations as course documents ● Activate/ deactivate sounds ● Allows work simultaneously (different window) COMMUNICATION

22. Tools: Announcements ● Post announcements for everyone in the course ● Send them also by e-mail to all users ● Post announcements to selected users / groups in the course COMMUNICATION

23. Tools: Assignments ● Allows students to send files (any type) ● Guarantees privacy ● Allows controlled editing and resending ● Allows assignment management EVALUATION

24. Tools: Exercises ● Create online tests ● Autoevaluation ● 4 types of questions: ● Fill in the blanks ● Matching ● Multiple choice (1) ● Multiple choice (many) ● Include images, sounds and videos ● Automatic e-mail notification ● Reusable questions EVALUATION

25. Aula CETMAR Thank you! Any questions?