1. Tamil Virtual University Dr.V.Sankaranarayanan Director, Tamil Virtual University, Chennai – 113. E-LEARNING A Case Study

2. Tamil Virtual University Introduction Basic Requirement of E-Learning Academic Programmes of TVU Digital Library of TVU Demonstrating the content of TVU www.tamilvu.org

3. Vision of TVU The Tamil Virtual University aims at providing Internet based resources and opportunities for the Tamil Communities living in different parts of the globe as well as others interested in learning Tamil and acquiring knowledge of the history, art, literature and culture of the Tamils. www.tamilvu.org

4. To develop and deliver Internet based learning material in Tamil language, literature and culture to global Tamil Communities and others interested. To develop and deliver customised programmes to meet the cultural needs of the Tamil Communities in different parts of the world and help them retain contact with their heritage. Mission of TVU www.tamilvu.org

5. To initiate and continue necessary measures to co- ordinate and pool together knowledge resources, developed in Tamil in different parts of the world, for wider dissemination. To offer academic programmes in Tamil Language, literature and culture for audit or credit and to award appropriate Certificate/Diploma/Degree through Tamil University, Thanjavur on completion of prescribed requirements. Mission of TVU Contd… www.tamilvu.org

6. Tamil Virtual University Tamil Virtual University was established as a society by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2000 and the website was launched in February 2001 No. of Students registered Certificate Course – 936 from 31 Countries Degree Course – 1064 from 26 Countries www.tamilvu.org

7. Study Centres 1.California 2.New Jersy 3.New York 4.Fremont 5.Philadelphia 6.Canada 7.Sri Lanka 8.Mouritius 9.Malyasia www.tamilvu.org

8. E-learning - Basic Requirements Lessons & Discussions Exercises and Self Evaluation Tests Library for Reference Examination www.tamilvu.org

9. Academic Programme of TVU A. Certificate Programme Basic LevelClass 1 - 2 Intermediate LevelClass 3 - 4 Advance LevelClass 5 - 6 B. Advanced Certificate Programme Level - 1Class 7 - 8 Level - 2Class 9 - 10 Level - 3Class 11 - 12 Yet to offer } www.tamilvu.org

10. C. Degree Programme Diploma Higher Diploma Degree D. Post Graduate Programme M.A (Tamil) } Contd… 3 years All together Degree B.A.(Tamil) www.tamilvu.org Academic Programme of TVU

11. Content Creations Prepared by the eminent Tami Scholars as per the recommendations of Academic Council Under Web amenable frame work www.tamilvu.org

12. Factors influencing Design of lessons Learners Characteristics - age group, language background learning skill etc. Subject Characteristics - Technical, Science, language etc. Nature of Exam - Online, written etc. www.tamilvu.org

13. Basic Course for children of age group <10 Listening Spoken Language Reading Writing Grammar Vocabulary of words used www.tamilvu.org

15. Can switch to any module. Contains good graphic and animation of picture. Interactive. Self evaluation tests. Contd… www.tamilvu.org Basic Course for children of age group <10

18. Degree Programme Less of graphics and animation More of reading Still pictures for enhancing lessons Video clipping to have feel of the events Photographs of important events and places Voice support wherever needed. www.tamilvu.org

19. Lessons are modular for selection Contains general introduction Details Exercises and answers Chat Sessions Contd… www.tamilvu.org Degree Programme

20. Digital Library Meets the following requirements Reference books for academic programme Literature (Sangam age to current age) Glossary for Science & Technology Dictionaries Video clippings of Heritage Video clippings of Dance & Folklore www.tamilvu.org

22. Features are Selection of a book Focused information on a book Reference to multiple books for a poem etc. www.tamilvu.org Digital Library

23. Sample Contents of TVU Website www.tamilvu.org Demonstration of the contents