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Transcript of VIRTUS Institute a short introduction VIRTUS Institut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden.
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Welcome to
VIRTUS – Institute for new teaching and learning methods
10 years of innovations in eLearning: VIRTUS celebrated its 10th anniversary this summer
North of Germany, Rostock, Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea coast
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Who we are
Olaf Arndt (Managing Director)
Dr. Petra Leitert Andreas Dorant
Regina Schäfer Katrin Putbrese
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
What we do
Development
CBT - Computer Based Trainings: Learning on a local PC, e.g. with a CD WBT - Web Based Trainings: internet based training with or without a tutor scripts for eLearning productions new technologies, e.g. for sharing eLearning contents
Implementation of eLearning
learning in virtual learning communities with a tutor, e.g. forums, chat individual consulting and problem solving by means of application sharing Learning Management Systems: arrange and administer online courses
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
1. FOCUS 1998 – 2000
transnational project entry into the field of eLearning development of the first eLearning material use of the first LMS tested in the context of an in-house training
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
2. VOCAL 2000 – 2002
national project development of eLearning contents for SME especially craftsmen‘s businesses first experience with blended learning courses
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
3. SOLT 2000 - 2004
transnational project produced interactive training guidance material support for the qualification of tutors
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
4. EnTour 2004 - 2007 regional project English courses for the tourism industry several methods: self-study, blended learning, virtual classroom (Centra)
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
5. Wind Off 2003 - 2005
regional project development of eLearning contents (use of wind power,
casting) support of enterprises that implemented eLearning first development of a data base for knowledge transfer
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
6. Content-Sharing 2004 - 2007
national project development of a marketplace for the exchange of eLearning contents development of business models involved offers from international producers one project outcome: Copendia, founded in 2006, is a spin-off from
VIRTUS
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
7. Wisma 2007 - 2009 regional project life-long learning in enterprises setting up a database for knowledge transfer based on a wiki store and provide in-house knowledge
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
8. Game Based Training 2007 - 2009
development of game based eLearning courses for SME VIRTUS: developed a simulation for the module “Project Management“
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
9. LeinenLos since 2003
consultancy and support for business start-ups accompanied about 500 start-ups so far development of eLearning contents and delivery via LMS start-up workshops for women; including business foundation simulation
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden
Kick-off meeting GRUNDTVIG - 26 Nov 2009
Our major projects - past and present
Summary: eLearning and blended learning since 1999
develop eLearning contents support enterprises with customized solutions
(start-up – staff development – knowledge management systems) conduct blended learning courses (e.g. Financial accounting, English) arrange and use LMS (e.g. Moodle)
VIRTUSInstitut für neue Lehr- und Lernmethoden