1. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Master courses using ICT seminars and distance education

2. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Aim to support international cooperation Started with satellite broadcasts Now, Internet based cooperation Basis for cooperation 1.ICT on regular courses Common course format Video/audio conferences 2.ICT in distance education E-learning platform Distance education concepts Examples and concepts from master course in Sustainable Water Management Background

3. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Sustainable Water Management Students 2005 (total ca 40 universities) Finland39 Estonia15 Latvia127 Russia65 Belarus187 Ukraine28 Slovakia20 Poland110 Sweden13 Number of students 1999200020012002200320042005 212556629891469539618

4. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Course format Course scope Standard curriculum Teaching material Coordination Teacher and student support Facilitates cooperation using ICT

5. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences To give a formal framework: A model curriculum including ECTS description giving e.g., prerequisites (one year of environmental science/engineering studies). This needs to be modified for local adoption. –Sustainable Water Management (15 ECTS) or –Sustainable Water Resources (4.5 ECTS) –Sustainable Water Use and Management (4.5 ECTS) –Sustainable River Basin Management (6 ECTS). A course home page with general information and details on teachers and courses Course format content

6. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences To give a common content: A textbook in three volumes. Available free on the Internet. Textbook figures are available on CD to teachers. Course format content, cont. –Lundin, L.-C. (ed.) 2000a. Sustainable water management in the Baltic Sea basin 1. The Waterscape. BUP, Uppsala University; 2nd edition, 207 p. (Also in Russian.) –Lundin, L.-C. (ed.) 2000b. Sustainable water management in the Baltic Sea basin 2. Water Use and Management. BUP, Uppsala University; 2nd edition, 240 p. (Also in Russian.) –Lundin, L.-C. (editor) 2000c. Sustainable water management in the Baltic Sea basin 3. River Basin Management. BUP, Uppsala University; 2nd edition, 244 p. (Also in Russian.) Involving some 70 authors from the Baltic Sea region

7. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences To promote international cooperation: Videoconferences/audio conferences in groups of 3-4 local courses in different countries. Small-paper writing using e-mail/Skype. Groups of 2-3 students –select topics, –write a common essay –present it on a videoconference Course format content, cont.

8. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences To give additional depth: A regularly updated link collection to address developments in water management. Excursions; arranged locally. Films (VHS and DVD) to illustrate the course content. Course format content, cont.

9. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences To promote common standards: Examination coordination. A course mentor supporting local teachers, arranging teacher’s conferences and developing the format further. A thesis network to facilitate exchange of students doing thesis work. A diploma from Uppsala University for students having –passed the local course and –participated in the international activities, i.e., conferences and small-paper writing. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Course format content, cont.

10. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Course modes Regular course (virtual mobility) –Given by and at the local university –More or less according to format –Coordinated by BUP Video/audio conferences, etc Distance course (Internet mobility) –Given by Uppsala University (UU), students located at their home (university) ECTS-credits from UU

11. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Distance learning mode An e-learning platform (Ping Pong) for the course. Introductory texts for distance learning students (a distance learning substitute for lectures).

12. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Distance learning mode “Study circles” concept, i.e., small groups of students working together within Ping Pong, solving problems, answering seminar questions (a distance learning substitute for small papers and excursions). An extensive link collection, coupled to each chapter in the textbooks. An interactive examination scheme, where students both ask, answer and comment on the examination questions (essay questions).

13. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Experiences Largest interest in Belarus and Poland Broad student background –Engineering –Earth Science –Agronomy –Municipal employees Students appreciate the distance learning opportunity

14. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Other ICT components Powerpoint/Skype seminars –Lecturing over Skype using local Powerpoint presentations (also used for inexpensive teacher conferences) Videoconference lectures –E.g., by Eu-official to students from 12 universities Audiconference lecture

15. Lars-Christer Lundin Department of Earth Sciences Conclusions The course format has attracted a large number of teachers and students. In most respects it has been a success. –potential for development better support to teachers The distance learning feature is very promising. –e-learning pedagogic issues needs to be discussed –Ping Pong is a good platform for the students The ICT seminars gives an international dimension to students, which is much appreciated.