From building the system to improving pedagogy: Creating a university-wide e-learning system
- Adam Jenkins 静岡理工科大学
発表概要
Educational improvements can be brought about using ICT to promote e-learning. E-learning systems allow for a greater variety of self-directed learning activities many of which are multimedia rich, and interactive, providing instantaneous feedback to students. However, e-learning systems are not always easily accessible in all contexts. Many universities fail to provide institutional support for teachers who wish to adopt e-learning. In addition, the setting up of an e-learning environment presents several administrative problems that need to be addressed before any educational improvements can be made. In this presentation, I will outline the steps undertaken at the Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology in the creation of the iLearn@SIST university-wide e-learning system, from server creation and LMS customization to pedagogical training for teachers. Also, I will discuss the effects on students' study routines, examining data from both server logs and questionnaire results.