No 4 - Table of Content

e-Learning Trends: Searching Cheaper e-Content

Jolanta Brzostek - Pawłowska

Abstract

The problem of high costs of creation e-learning content is a global problem, and in Poland, in small & medium enterprises sector, even barrage, blocking e-learning applications, which could become a source of enterprises efficiency and competitiveness growth. The paper discusses a new attempt of standardization bodies to LMS platform and authoring tools functionality. The features of authoring tools, which enable and simplify realization of a new idea - multi-reuse of the same materials in many different e-learning objects - become more and more significant. The idea of creating new products from prefabricated elements, reducing production costs, is not new in general, but in e-learning it is developing with difficulties. It is worth getting know about desired authoring tools functions before purchase or their selection decision, in order to create a perspective e-content.

e-Learning Trends: New eContent-based Network e-Learning Services

Maciej Frydler

Abstract

This article concerns repositories in context of content aggregation and efficient usage. There are presented new standards of distributed repositories and their first implementation.

ADDIE Course Development Model

Olga Ordyńska

Abstract

Preparing an e-course for needs of wider group of receivers (we can say, a professional course) is conducted according to ADDIE model, eve if people working on e-course creation do not know about such model existence. The paper discusses phases of e-course creation, according to ADDIE model.

Dynamic Scenarios (part II - Randomizing Objects)

Wojciech Przyłuski

Abstract

The paper (Part II - randomizing objects) is intended for all people who want to create e courses with dynamic scenarios, using TeleEdu EWS SDK authoring tool. The focus is put on various pedagogical situations in e-courses, and the role of scenario techniques in their realization is strongly stressed. One of the scenario techniques - randomizing training and testing objects - is described in details. Because of EWS SDK conformance with SCORM 2004 standard and IMS QTI Results Reporting specification, the paper familiarizes a reader with requirements and abilities set by these specifications, in scope of creating adaptive e courses. The next part (part III) of the paper will be devoted to the other scenario techniques.

Distance Learning Management Processes

Grzegorz Bednarczyk

Abstract

In this article I would like to familiarize a reader with the issues of an e-learning management, solving problems of its users and a reporting process. A content of this article is based on experience gained during supervising the e-learn training for a big government institution.

e-Learning in RENOWATOR Centre

Olga Ordyńska

Abstract

Training-Consultation-Probation Centre RENOWATOR for small and medium enterprises in the Institute of Mathematical Machines (IMM) has been functioning since October 2005, within framework of IW EQUAL project. The Centre conducts free of charge stationary and blended trainings on innovation qualifications, (tele)consultations, paid probations and practiceses as well as economic advisory and "soft" abilities advisory. Trainings participants are also supported by RENOWATOR Carrier Bureau.
The Centre is a new model of vocational improvement in scope of innovative information technologies, elaborated in science and research units. The Centre uses in its trainings innovative e-learning technologies. The main purpose of its activities is to level up chances on employment market for workers over 45 years old and women returning after maternity. The Centre organizes also trainings for businessmen and managers from small and medium enterprises, called "Business meetings with a cup of computer science". These trainings explain the newest information technologies and argue by economic arguments for their implementation in enterprises.
This first one paper from a series "e-Learning in RENOWATOR Centre" presents first IMM experiences in creating and conducting remote trainings by the RENOWATOR Centre for people with lower vocational skills and/or over 45 years old. The goal of these trainings is to gain by the trainees market-demanded, competitive skills and to obtain their certification by science and research units.