Italiano (Italia)
Framework
National project funded by the Italian Ministry for University and Research within the FIRB programme
Objectives
Aim of the project is to develop an e-learning system for higher education where different media and communication modes are integrated in satellite-terrestrial platform. The system will be used by the UNITEL distance university to run experimental courses.
Workplan
The project entails two main phases. The first phase (2007-2009) consists of the design and implementation of an integrated satellite-terrestrial platform for the delivery of distance learning services.
In the second phase (2010-2011) a pilot course is designed and delivered while the system evaluation is carried out.
Expected results
The main expected results are:
- an e-learning model for higher education that integrates different communication modes to meet the needs of a target population scattered on the territory and mobile;
- an integrated technological satellite-terrestrial platform;
- a software system to manage and run online courses allowing an efficient support of interactive distance learning services, both synchronous and asynchronous, directed to users with low-cost satellite terminals and Internet access;
- an online pilot course allowing the validation of both the technological and educational components of the system.
- a validation model for higher education e-learning systems and services.