1. Planning and Management of an e-Learning-Course Gerhard Navratil Vienna University of Technology Institute for Geoinformation and Cartography

2. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Contents Introduction: Idea of the edugi-Project e-Learning –Preparation of Material –Communication Channels Live-Sessions Grading Summary

3. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 edugi-Project (1) edugi: Reuse and Sharing of e-Learning Courses in GI Science Education 8 European GI institutes, existing courses adapted to the requirements of e-learning Each partner –contributes1 course –receives2 courses Shall be self sustainable after initial phase

4. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 edugi-Project (2) Goal: Administration as simple as possible Students reported to providing university by their home university Course managed by providing university only Grades reported to university of students Students receive certificates from their home university

5. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 e-Learning Computer enhanced learning Useful for –Blended learning: Regular classes mixed with self study (supported by e-learning technology) –Distance learning: Students and teacher never meet in person

6. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Preparation of Material Finished before start of course Limited personal contact  –Clearly written, unambiguous (as far as possible) –Links to additional sources of information (web pages, books, etc.) Limited circulation of publicly accessible? (Copyright!)

7. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Communication Channels Prepared material: Text books, presentations, software, etc. Asynchronous communication –E-Mail –Discussion boards Synchronous communication –Chat –Live sessions (=classrooms) –(Video conferencing)

8. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Live Sessions Start presentations Drawing area Chat area Voice-transfer possible (requires stable and fast Internet connection) Ask Yes/No-questions Students can raise their hands

9. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 The Classroom

10. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Open a Presentation

11. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Show a Slide

12. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Comment on the Slide

13. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Draw on the Slide

14. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 From the Student Side …

15. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 What is Missing? Visual feedback! No feedback if students did understand the explanation (body language is not visible) Other methods have to be used: –e.g. question where the knowledge must be applied

16. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Grading Students may not be physically present! How to make sure that the person receiving the certificate has done the work? –Bring them to a place where the identity can be checked … Basis for grading: Tests/exams, reports prepared by students, teacher‘s impression from live sessions

17. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Summary e-Learning requires a ‚change of teaching style‘ Quality of teaching material is crucial for success Technology is far from perfect but improving Advantage: We can reach additional students

18. Gerhard Navratil Uppsala, June 1 st, 2007 Live presentation