an Open Source Total Solution to E-learning

All AboutAll AboutVClassVClass

OutlineOutline • Introduction to VClassIntroduction to VClass

• VClass Online NetworkVClass Online Network

• Courseware DevelopmentCourseware Development

• VClass DemoVClass Demo

Open Source E-learning Platform developed by Distributed Education Center, a subunit of Internet Education and Research Laboratory at AIT

Total solution to e-learning• course management• content management

VClassVClass

3 3 Components

VClass Authoring ToolTool

VClass LearningVClass LearningManagement SystemManagement System

VClass PlayerVClass Player

VClassVClass LMSCourse/Learner Management Online Registration/Enrollment

Course Delivery: Virtual Class on Demand Virtual Classroom Learning

Class Scheduling, Performance Tracking

Assignment, Scoring/Grading, Course Import/Export Communication: Online Chat, Web Board, Email

SCORM-compliant

Cross-platform: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD

3 Components

VClassVClass LMS - Student

VClassVClass LMS – Instructor

3 Components

VClassVClass Authoring Tool

Content Creation

• SCORM-compliant content

• Supports PPT/Flash/HTML/PDF

• Supports Video and Audio in Real/QT/Windows Media

• Event Script Grid

• Graphical Gadgets

• Save, Preview, Edit, Load

VClassVClass Authoring Tool

3 Components

VClassVClass Player

Content Viewing

• Plays content created using

VClass Authoring Tool

• Branching within the lecture

• Show/Hide/Reposition video

VClassVClass Player

VClassVClass Learning Environment

• Synchronous Learning Same time, different place

• TechnologiesVDO Broadcasting (one-way) + Chat toolVDO/Audio Conferencing : VIC/RAT

Virtual Classroom LearningVirtual Classroom Learning

*Mobile VClass

Virtual Class On-DemandVirtual Class On-Demand

• Asynchronous Learning Different time, different place

• On-Demand Content in VClass Server 24/7 Access

Communication: Course Board/Email

VClassVClass Operating Environment

With NetworkWith Network

Video server

VClassLMS Server

Course Materials

CoreNetwork

AccessNetwork

Student

RTPRTSP

Http

Web BrowserReal Player

Video, Audio files

Instructor

Student

Student

Access Methods:Modem, DSL, Cable modem

CourseMaterial

Web BrowserReal Player

Client

Put in CD/DVD

Without NetworkWithout Network

VClass LMS +

56 kbps.

Video server

VClassLMS Server

Course Materials

CoreNetwork

AccessNetwork

Student

RTPRTSP

Http

Web BrowserReal Player

Video, Audio files

Instructor

Student

Student

Access Methods:Modem, DSL, Cable modem

CD/DVDCourse Material

Hybrid:Hybrid: Internet (LMS) + CD

VClassVClass Virtual Class Online Network

(AIT) Asian Institute of Technology

(AVIST) ASEAN Virtual Institute of Science and Technology)

(GMSVU) Greater Mekhong Subregion Virtual University

(ITIE) Information Technology Institute for Education

(PREGINET) Philippine Research Education and Government Information Network

(HUT) Hanoi University of Technology

(SAIT) SAIT Education and Dev’t Foundation

VClassVClass Virtual Class Online Network

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Mahidol University

Ratwinit Bangkaeo School

Sriboonyanon School

Boromarajonani College of Nursing

Yannawate Wittayakom School

Thaksin University

Phyathai School

VClassVClass Virtual Class Online Network

VClassVClass Courseware Development

ED 04.98x Mangrove Ecosystem ManagementCourses in AIT : School of Environment, Resources and Development

Principles of Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management (ITCZM)

Courses in AIT : : School of Environment, Resources and Development

ED 04.99 Marine Coastal and EcosystemCourses in AIT : School of Environment, Resources and Development

SM 60.31 Managerial AccountingCourses in AIT : School of Management

Training Courses in AIT

Seismic Risk in Bangkok

Training Courses in AIT

D72.16 Efficient Lighting and Daylighting

AVIST 001 Sustainable Ecotourism DevelopmentAVIST 001 Sustainable Ecotourism Development Pilot Course in AVIST

VClassVClass Demo

Contact us:Contact us:Internet Education and Research LaboratoryAsian Institute of TechnologyP.O. Box 4 Klong LuangPathumthani 12120 Thailand

URL: www.interlab.ait.ac.th, www.vclass.net email: info@vclass.nettel: +66 2 524 6612fax: +66 2 524 6616

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