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Experience in the Application of E-learning Tools in Teaching. Petr SOUKUP 1 Pavel Ž OFKA 2. Czech technical university in Prague Faculty of civil engineering 1 Department of mapping and cartography 2 Department of geodesy and land adjustment email: soukup@fsv.cvut.cz , zofka@fsv.cvut.cz.
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Experience in the Application of E-learning Tools in Teaching Petr SOUKUP1 Pavel ŽOFKA2 Czech technical university in Prague Faculty of civil engineering 1Department of mapping and cartography 2Department of geodesy and land adjustment email: soukup@fsv.cvut.cz, zofka@fsv.cvut.cz Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Main topics • e-learning in courses aimed at digital processing of graphic surveying data • teaching of an ‘Interactive graphics systems’ at our department • courses content, teaching methods, assignments, evaluation • course management system • plans for future Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
E-learning • established form of teaching • effectiveness and attractiveness of teaching • study allows more freedom in time and place – studying whenever and where ever • the teacher’s role is changing • make easier a routine administrative work • more time for work with students Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Interactive graphics systems History • the primary content - creation and maintenance of digital maps • using modern procedures and programming tools • compulsory for students in the study branch of Geodesy and Cartography • elective in the newly opened study branch of Geoinformatics The oldest map Pálava – CR Klaudyán´s map of Bohemia - 1518 Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Interactive graphics systems Today • the compulsory courses work runs in two semesters • 1. semester - general graphics editor • 2. semester - specialized surveying systems • elective courses in higher years of study • solve more complex problems The maps on internet Maps into application via WMS Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
General graphics editor • Computer Aided Design (CAD) software • MicroStation system (Bentley Systems, Incorporated) • public administration and private sector Digital technical map • there is a number of geodetic extensions • creation of 3D model buildings and terrain • comfortable to use Digital terrain model Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Basic assignments Family house plan • free dimensionless painting practice • drawings with a defined dimension • converting of raster image to a vector format • creation of cells for surveying practice • land division using a cadastral map • family house plan • creating 3D drawings Model of 3D building Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Specialized surveying systems • KOKEŠ system (GEPRO Company) • creating and maintaining digital maps • processing of measured data Digital cadastral map • editing of drawings • preparation of final cartographic outputs • changeable format • KOKEŠ-Basic programming language Ortophoto Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Basic assignments Net adjustment • geodetic net adjustment (GNU gamalib) • a road route • survey of a phone connection • special-purpose map • creation of a contour line plan (Atlas DMT system) • land division (area subdivision) • surveying data (drawing of point position) Contour line plan Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Other aspects of education • based on real life practical situations • actual measured data • updating of assignments • importance of internal data structure • support of students individual work • using in other subjects of study • cooperation with the system’s authors Internal data structure Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
MISYS system Description information of parcel • extension of the KOKEŠ • handling the Real Estate Cadastre • connection of the maps elements with the data • spatially localized subjects of interest • assigned information (text, image, animation) • GIS Database entries visualization Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
MISYS-WEB application Territories with a digital map • data located on anInternet server • efficient data model • standard web page browser • reduced functions • verification of the user's identity • data servers with public access • specific functions Plan of town Kladno on web Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Specialized modules • study is composed of separated specialized modules • new online course for students specialized in technical surveying • higher years of study - wider scope of branch-oriented knowledge • working out more difficult tasks • individual work on projects Prague – 1618 Sadeler Prague – digital model Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Basic assignments • digital technical map of city • geometric plan (GEPLAN) • MicroStation and databases • using of KOKEŠ-Basic • MISYS and objects of interest • MISYS and databases • digital terrain model – creation (Atlas) • digital terrain model – visualization Digital technical map Digital terrain model Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Form of teaching • computer laboratories • groups of maximum 20 students • number of necessary administrative acts • setting and correcting assignments • setting and correcting knowledge tests • e-learning - new possibilities • Course Management System (CMS) “The teacher of nations" Komenský´s map of Moravia - 1627 Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
E-learning at CTU • until recently the CTU lacked a clear concept in the CMS area • the present-day situation is starting to take more distinct features • web portal http://courseware.cvut.cz • survey of e-learning at the CTU • facilitate access to courses • prefer systems - Class Server and Moodle system Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Moodle system • Moodle – Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment • type of CMS • advantages for both students and teachers • support of education administration • education by way of web online courses • development based on the GPL license Charles University in Prague and Moodle Our server and Moodle Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Students' assignments • setting and correcting takes the most time • the Moodle facilitates the routine work • setting of deadlines for submitting • recording the time of submittal • comment of the assignments classification • submitting of assignments via the web interface • detailed view of assignments evaluation Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Students' accounts FormatCSV • for active participation in the courses • self-service system of creating students’ accounts • manual creating of the accounts by teachers • automatic creating of the accounts • match to CTU information system called KOS (Student Component) KOS Moodle From KOS to Moodle data conversion by program FormatCSV Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Testing of students • important part of the teaching process • program working in the web browser • variable tests and the methods of evaluation • statistical analyses of theresults • modified classification scale • developed according to teachers’ requirements Results and statistical analyses Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Course evaluation Preparation • students can evaluate the content, quality and benefits of education • prepared questions and space for free expression of any students’ opinions • valuable feedback to improve education in the future Evaluation Planning Course cycle Running Design Development • students appreciate responsiveness and willingness to discuss problems Evolution Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Plans for future • extend of teaching materials form • modules supporting the administration of education • enhance integration of all components • transform assignments into separate projects • use new technologiesfor updating projects Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Multimedia teaching materials • text format with static images • data projector – not easy repetitive viewing • future form will be contain simulation • difficult steps of working with graphics systems • enhanced efficiency and some aspects of distance learning Adobe Captivate 2. Editing 3. Publication 1. Recording Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Integration of teaching tools • interconnection of the used program • application for testing students’ knowledge and for evaluating the teaching process • results are difficult to transfer into the Moodle system • integrate all parts of system together into one data space Data integration Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Conclusion • E-learning tools are often as a standard teaching component • E-learning even Interactive graphics systems are going through a rapid development • assignments have to be modified and updated continuously • grow of practical professional skills of students Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007
Thank you for your attention Petr SOUKUP1 Pavel ŽOFKA2 Czech technical university in Prague Faculty of civil engineering 1Department of mapping and cartography 2Department of geodesy and land adjustment email: soukup@fsv.cvut.cz, zofka@fsv.cvut.cz Scientia Est Potentia – Knowledge Is Power – FIG Commission 2 – CTU in Prague – 7-9 June, 2007