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Web University

The CERN Web University (WU) is an innovative Finnish initiative that leverages high-speed telecommunications and web technologies to exchange top-tier lectures globally. Since 1995, WU has extended its reach to 20 Member States, providing real-time, interactive distance learning opportunities in collaboration with academic networks and institutions. With a focus on e-learning and active learning methods, WU offers a unique platform for students and researchers to update their knowledge, integrate new discoveries into curricula, and engage in international science discussions. Despite challenges, WU continues to evolve with plans for sustainable expansion, curriculum integration, and enhanced video-on-demand services between CERN and Finland.

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Web University

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  1. Web University CERN 28.3.2001 Riitta.Rinta-Filppula@cern.ch http://cern.ch/webuniversity

  2. CERN Web University (WU)http://cern.ch/webuniversity A Finnish initiative exchanging high quality lectures between research institutes and universities combining high speed telecommunication networks and Web technologies, started in 1995 by transmitting lectures from CERN. European wide pilot and international pilot of the Finnish Open Learning Environment Project (OLE, until 2003). Extending activities to CERN 20 Member States (Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Slovakia…)

  3. Financed by • Finnish National Technology Agency (Tekes) with • Center for Scientific Computing (CSC)/Finnish • University and Researcher Network (FUNET), • Elisa Communications, • Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP). • CERN

  4. WU e-learning opportunities • Live distance learning • Real-time, interactive videoconferencing (VRVS) over broadband research Internet and/or • broadcasting(RealVideo) over public Internet. • A network based multimedia service for academic society and general public (WrtpVod, RealVideo and -Player with integrated slides)

  5. WU, Finland • Initiative of video-on demand service for FUNET • (Finnish University and Research Network) • Live distance learning • Real-time, interactive videoconf. over 250 h • broadcastingover public Internet 80 h. • A network based multimedia service • WrtpVod 80 h (only in Finland) • RealVideo and -Player with integrated slides, available opportunity for 450 h at CERN • Development of e-learning and e-working methods.

  6. WU offers complementary value for learning Participation in international science discussion from your own PC both researchers and students can update their knowledge Integration of new research discoveries into university and high school curriculum Experiences in international research society Expert - novice, Motivation.

  7. CERN contents for Researchers Update of science discoveries, CERN seminars, collaboration meetings, Lecturers, Teachers In-service training, material and discoveries in curriculum, Students: Postgraduate, Undergraduate, High School International courses (credits), learning material,

  8. Concept is working only with local support Tutors for content andtechnology (ICT), Learning Research Development of active learning methods, (interactivity between: students, students - experts and students - learning material), Evaluation and reports, Publicity Internal and external (outreach) Publications in conferences, magazines, etc.

  9. Extent of CERN distributed programmes 2000/2001 Programme available for e-learning / CERN personnel and usersHigh energy physics (about 200/1000h) Technical presentations,Computing, Theoretical, Particle Physics seminars, etc. Academic Training Programme (ATP) Postgraduate Student Programme (25/25h), Regular Lecture Programme (75/75h), Special Education Programme (Outreach) Summer Student Programme (100/100h),Public Events Colloquium Seminars (15/20 h).

  10. Contents of CERN distributed programmes (e.g. 2000) Education events planned for outreach e-learning Antimatter 10.5, 18.11,21.11..., LepFest Physics on Stage

  11. Other Finnish Outreach Activities • Successful High School Student Programme integrated into the Modern Physics course and started last autumn, • Net-based e-learning, distant works, • 3-day visits at CERN guided by researchers, • Publicity of reports • About 80 students in 5 groups at CERN • High school physics teacher programme

  12. Challenges • CERN is an Expert Organization - • neither pedagogical institute • nor producerof learning material, • Until now, the WU pilot has no official status in university curriculum. • Technical challenges • No e-learning standards, • Tools are under development, • No quality of service in networks,

  13. Future Plans • Looking for possibilities to include activities in sustainable programmes, • Short incremental plans, • Create a senior physicist group who selects distributed programme for Finland, • Engage distance institutes to plan CERN ATP • Pursue to integrate WU activities into Finland’s Virtual University • Further development of video-on demand service between CERN and Finland

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