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{ IT infrastructure for Successful e‐Learning Implementation Firas Asad Senior System Analyst (e‐Learning) Corporate Information Technology May 2011
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IT infrastructure for Successful e-Learning Implementation. IT infrastructure is one of the major three main component of the e-Learning infrastructure:ContentSupport : Team up with L&D IT infrastructure
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IT infrastructure forSuccessful e‐Learning Implementation
Firas Asad
Senior System Analyst (e‐Learning)
Corporate Information Technology
May 2011
Agenda
About
What it is e‐Learning?
e‐Learning Infrastructure
IT Infrastructure components
( Hardware, Software, Network)
LMS , Where to host it?
Summery
E‐Learning definition :
”Using Information Technology
in the L&D cycle”
E‐Learning :
• A strategic tool to drive change and results for the organization
• A way to improve existing learning and development
• Adding competitive advantage to the company
What is e‐Learning?
• Synchronous – Live virtual class‐room• Asynchronous – off‐line • Mobile‐Learning • Interactivity ‐ Game simulation • Intensive multimedia content
All these need a reliable IT infrastructure to provide and to use e‐learning.
e‐Learning
IT Infrastructure
Support
LD & IT
Learning
content
The E‐Learning Infrastructure
IT Infrastructure
Support
Network Hardware Software
Governance
{•How much e‐Learning you plan to provide?
•Where are your customers/ learners?
•How do they connect to your e‐learning?
Consider :
Access :location, wireless, WAN, LAN
Scalability
Bandwidth
Security
Management
Network
IT Infrastructure
{Excellent learning experience
Multimedia computers
to be able to run the courseware smoothly
‐Multimedia computer
‐Sound card,
‐Quality Mic & Headphone
‐Network card
‐Fast processor
‐Ergonomic
‐Chair
‐Mouse & keyboard
‐Advice
IT Infrastructure
Hardware
{End‐user ( the learner)
OS,
Web browser,
Plug‐ins: Java, flash, upgrades, updates,
Security
In‐house development tools
Single LMS ( Learning Management System)
SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model )
IT Infrastructure
Software
Learning Management System
Learners
Instructors
Administrators
Content
Time & Space
Tools
Logistics
LMS
Registration
Enrolment
Scheduling
Online catalog
Delivery
Testing
Tracking and
Reporting
Software
LMS
FN
HR
Single Sign‐on
Intranet
Performance Management
LMS Integration
Sofware
E‐Learning System Architecture
In-house LMSinhouse
Vendor
LearningPortal
Vendor’sLMS
Software
Interface
Hosting e‐Learning System
VENDOR In‐house
Control Limited Complete on security, courseware
Integration
Reporting
Cost Per user
Administration
initial implementation,
operating costs, and system updates and upgrades
implementation
Faster Slower
Courseware Vendor selected off‐the‐shelf courseware, custom courseware
source SaaS, Access per seat Built, Purchase
Software
At all Levels
‐ Top Management support
‐ Line management support
‐ IT Support
‐ L&D support
At All times
‐ First implementation
‐ Planning
‐ Operations
Support for e‐Learning
Support
‐ e‐Learning in the organizational structure
‐ The IT or L&D Question
‐ Centralization ( IT service, eLearning)
‐ Standards
‐ Quality Assurance
Governance for e‐Learning
Governance
• Start with e‐Learning strategic plan
• Audit your IT infrastructure and fill the gaps
• Learn e‐Learning
• Centralize e‐learning
• Integrate LMS with other systems
• Standards and governance
• Continuous support ( Top‐bottom)
• Keep up‐to‐date with e‐Learning
Summery
Thank you
Questions?
