Supporting Employers and Employees through E-learning at the University of Latvia
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Supporting Employers and Employees through E- learning at the University of Latvia Baltic IT&T, 19.04.2007. Arnis Voitkans, Head of E-learning Group Inta Jaunzeme, Deputy Director of Student Services University of Latvia
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Baltic IT&T, 19.04.2007. Arnis Voitkans, Head of E-learning Group Inta Jaunzeme, Deputy Director of Student Services University of Latvia. Supporting Employers and Employees through E-learning at the University of Latvia. Presentation outline. Part I – E-university Introductory part - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Supporting Employers and Employees through E-learning
at the University of Latvia
Baltic IT&T, 19.04.2007.
Arnis Voitkans, Head of E-learning GroupInta Jaunzeme, Deputy Director of Student Services
University of Latvia
Presentation outline
Part I – E-universityIntroductory part
Definition and Aims of E-universityMain parts of E-university
Current E-learning ActivitiesNext steps – Evaluation of OpenSource Tools
Part IIExternal students at the University of LatviaIntroduction to Career Center
Summary
Definition of E-university
E-university is translation of key relationships and services, as well as academic, outreach and business processes through the use of Internet technologies [1]
[1] Edgar, P.Mc.Questen. E-university: transforming process and culture, - the University of Texas at Austin, March, 2000
Aims of E-university initiative
To improve, diversify and extend university's services,To be more effective and efficient and,To be more attractive and competitive in a local and global marketplace
Main parts of E-university
E-studiesData
WarehouseUniversity
Portal
E-university
DataWarehouse
E-adminis-tration
Current E-learning activities
Development and use of e-coursesMostly web supported and blended-learning e-coursesE-courses which are developed under University's intellectual property policy are centrally evaluated
Seminars to discuss and disseminate new practices of e-learning at UniversityAnnual competition of the best e-courses at University
Number of E-courses by Years
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Number of active courses
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Next Steps – Evaluation of OpenSource E-learning Tools
University of Latvia is using WebCT CE 4.1, it is necessary to upgrade to newer LMSPossible choices are commercial or OpenSource LMSCurrently E-university project is seriously evaluating MoodleSome of the OpenSource LMS benefits are:
Greater flexibility of implementationGreater flexibility of useRobust functionalityReduced costs
Practical Information – List of E-courses
Addres:
http://webct.lanet.lv
“Apskatīt kursus uz šī servera” (View courses on this server)
Practical Information – Guest Access to E-courses
Addres:
http://webct.lanet.lv
Login into WebCT (Ieiet WebCT)
Username (WebCT ID):
viesis
Password:
viesis
Example of Guest Access to an E-course
External Students at University of Latvia
New possibilities for everyone to participate in the lifelong learning process Attendance of separate study courses at university and confirmation about study results
Broad study course offer: Social, Natural Science, Humanities, Engineering; Full – time and Part -time studies, E-coursesAdvising and registration in the Student Services at University of Latvia
Career Center I
Meeting point for stakeholders: students, employers and education institutions
Benefits for enterprises: recruitment (job interviews, CV data base, Career Fair); information about education sector, employees’ development
Benefits for University: providing internship places for students, information about industry and required competences for graduates’ employability; information for academics and administrative personnel about labour market
Career Center II
Benefits for students: support in the transition process: school – university – labour market; information about occupations and its connections with education; student motivation etc.
Method: Internet-based services and materials for public:
• General information• CV data base• Tools for self-assessment and Career Guidance
(psychological tests, E-portfolio system etc.)
Summary
After 5 years of launching of E-university project, e-learning has become an essential part of University. More than 200 lecturers are involved and more than 7000 students use e-learning every year in more than 400 e-coursesIt is possible to see the list of available e-courses easily, guest access for many e-courses is also availableUniversity of Latvia supports external students to easily offer courses (and e-courses) to everyoneTo further improve University services, Career Development center has been established as an interface between enterprises and University to formulate needs, gather feedback
