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The main
objective of the Distance and Flexible Learning
Component was that more external students
can take better DFL courses, particularly
using ICTs.
Through this component, technical advice/training
were provided for USP personnel in the development
of multimedia teaching materials for Distance
and Flexible Learning (DFL), the development
of e-learning model courses and development
of database of learning materials.
Various activities were undertaken during
the duration of the Project:
- For the first time at USP, the CS222
course in Database Management Systems,
was developed and offered in the second
semester, 2004, via e-learning mode. The
second e-learning course, CS221, was developed
in second semester, 2004 and offered in
first semester, 2005. Another course,
CS122 commenced development in semester
1, 2005.
- In order to further develop e-learning,
basic knowledge of development cycles,
course plans and evaluation is needed,
and Professor Katsuaki Suzuki visited
USP to provide advice and consultation
on these areas of expertise.
- The multimedia database, necessary to
manage the daily increase of digital education
materials, is an object oriented database,
and relatively new in the region. JICA
short-term expert, Mr. Takakazu Tamaki
collaborated with USP counterparts to
install and customise the system during
three visits. Prof. Miwa from NIME also
introduced the latest acitivities related
to Learing Object MetaData.
- In December 2003, fifteen digital video
cameras were allocated to various departments
with the aim of increasing the amount
of digital learning materials. Workshops
were also provided in Vanuatu and Suva
to demonstrate how to utilise multimedia
for educational purposes including video
shoooting.
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