Repository and Search Based on Distance Learning Standards

2009 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Neil Y. Yen ◽  
Timothy K. Shih ◽  
Louis R. Chao
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Standards

Trend of E-Learning

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-88
Author(s):  
Neil Y. Yen ◽  
Timothy K. Shih ◽  
Qun Jin ◽  
Hui-Huang Hsu ◽  
Louis R. Chao
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Standards ◽  
Multimedia Resources ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Technical Architecture ◽  
E Learning

With the improvement of internet technologies and multimedia resources, traditional learning has been replaced by distance learning, web-based learning or others’ e-learning learning styles. According to distance learning, there are many research organizations and companies who make efforts in developing the relevant systems. But they lack interoperability. The only way to reuse these applications is to redevelop them for specific purposes. In order to solve this situation and norm the various learning resources, IMS proposes a new e-learning standard named “Common Cartridge”. This standard not only integrates the past e-learning standards like LOM, SCORM and QTI but also proposes a technical architecture called Learning Tools Interoperability to allow applications to reuse different systems without reprogramming. In this paper, we firstly introduce the current e-learning environment. Then we pay attention on the usage of Common Cartridge standards and discuss the architecture of Learning Tools Interoperability. According to these standards, we will point out the e-learning standard that might be widely utilized in the future.

Distance learning standards: technologies and challenges

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Timothy K. Shih ◽  
Hui Huang Hsu ◽  
Pao Ta Yu ◽  
David J.T. Yang ◽  
Jui Hung Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Standards

scholarly journals Theoretical and practical dilemma of distance learning: The case of Universitas Terbuka Indonesia

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-102
Author(s):  
Hanif Nurcholis ◽  
Ace Sriati Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Learning Standards ◽  
Service Training ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Government ◽  
Learning Institutions

Universitas Terbuka (UT) was founded in 1984. It utilised the same learning mode as any other distance learning institutions. However, since 1987, UT has changed its mode to the certification model of learning with: 1) no admission test; 2) no course books given to students; 3) no tutorials and academic counselling; and 4) no mid-term tests. UT only requires students to perform three tasks: 1) register and pay tuition fees; 2) complete Tasks Independently (TM); and 3) take exams at the end of semester. With the certification model in place, UT transformed itself into a distance learning institution that provides limited support to aid students' learning process. In the early 1990s, the government urged UT to hold an in-service training programme for elementary school teachers (PGSD) nationwide with provisions to manage the student learning process.In 2004, the government provided UT with a license to conduct a postgraduate programme of studies (PPS) based on conventional distance learning standards. Since 1987, UT has developed the institution and its employees as a certifying agency according to the needs of the government as stipulated in the law. Considering the new initiatives implemented by the government, UT faces both theoretical and practical dilemma in implementing the initiatives set by the government in line with the change in its learning mode to the certification model since 1987. UT faces a series of challenges in its learning management system, institutional development and career planning for lecturers to successfully implement the stipulated provision by the government and at the same time abide by the law.

Mashup of E-Learning Services

2012 ◽  
pp. 194-213
Author(s):  
Neil Y. Yen ◽  
Timothy K. Shih ◽  
Qun Jin ◽  
Hui-Huang Hsu ◽  
Louis R. Chao
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Standards ◽  
Multimedia Resources ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Technical Architecture ◽  
E Learning

With the improvement of Internet technologies and multimedia resources, traditional learning has been replaced by distance learning, web-based learning, or other e-learning learning styles. According to distance learning, there are many research organizations and companies who make efforts in developing relevant systems, but they lack interoperability. The only way to reuse these applications is to redevelop them for specific purposes. In order to solve this situation and norm the various learning resources, IMS proposes a new e-learning standard named “Common Cartridge.” This standard not only integrates the past e-learning standards like LOM, SCORM, and QTI, but also proposes a technical architecture, called Learning Tools Interoperability, to make reusable applications among different systems without programming again. In this chapter, the authors firstly introduce the current e-learning environment. Then the authors pay attention to the usage of Common Cartridge standards and discuss the architecture of Learning Tools Interoperability. According to these, the authors point out the e-learning standard that could be widely utilized in the future.

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