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Higher Education in Sudan. 1. Number of Universities 86 Universities 27 Public Educational Institutions (gov.) 45 Private institutions 14 technical colleges. 2. Introduction. Particular challenges include; The improvement of ICT infrastructure and connectivity,
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Number of Universities 86 Universities 27 Public Educational Institutions (gov.) 45 Private institutions 14 technical colleges 2
Introduction Particular challenges include; • The improvement of ICT infrastructure and connectivity, • the enhancement of access to learning and research materials, • and the automation of academic and managerial procedure 12/03/2014 3
Current Situation SUIN 12/03/2014 4
Sudanese Universities Information Network The Sudanese Universities Information Network/ The Sudanese Universities Virtual Library S U I N 12/03/2014 5
Main Goals The main goals of this project is to provide connectivity among the Sudanese educational institutions, increase sharing of knowledge, help universities build their information infrastructure, and extend the value of digital libraries. 12/03/2014 6
Objectives Connecting all the Sudanese Universities and higher educational institutions in a Wide Area Network. Building a virtual library for the shared contents of the universities. Providing advanced IT services such as video conferencing, E-mail, etc., Establishing digital libraries for each university. ( if not existing) 12/03/2014 7
Project Phases The project will be implemented in five phases in five years. As follows: Phase I (Dec 2004 – Nov 2005) Phase II (Dec 2005 – Nov 2006) Phase III (Dec 2006 – Nov 2007) Phase IV (Dec 2007 – Nov 2008) Phase V (Dec 2008 – Nov 2009) 12/03/2014 8
The first two phases have two frames 1. The Sudanese Universities Information Network (SUIN) 2. The Sudanese Universities Virtual Library (SUVL) 12/03/2014 9
Phase IThe Sudanese Universities Information Network SUIN 12/03/2014 10
Phase I (ended in Nov 2005) 31 Universities are connected to SUIN. Frame relay is used as the main transport media for the entire network. Cisco routers and fast Ethernet are the technologies used. 12/03/2014 11
SUIN Network Topology University of Khartoum Router 3662 Internet Data cloud Frame Relay 4Mbps 128kbps 128kbps 128kbps 128kbps Governmental Universities (128 kbps) Univ 31 Univ 1 Univ 2 Univ 30 12/03/2014 12
Geographical Distribution of Universities 14 Universities Khartoum State 17 Universities Other States 12/03/2014 13
Phase IIThe Sudanese Universities Virtual Library SUVL 12/03/2014 15
SUVL Implementation Information gathering and analysis Creation of local content Transfer from ISIS to free and open source software (PHP and MySQL) for Library catalogue Implementation of the union catalogue Virtual library system design and implementation 12/03/2014 16
Traffic Increased 12/03/2014 17
Local contents DBs Lib catalog ETD Staff Institutes Reports and stats Digital Libs News E-clases SUVL Int Libraries Int Clases Int sites Lib Societies Int. DBs International Contents 12/03/2014 18
Phase III (started in Jan 2007) Upgrade of SUIN (Optical Fibre) Establishing Digital Libraries Subscription in International publication Establishing a Portal Providing E- services 12/03/2014 19
1. SUIN Upgrade • The upgrade started in 2007 based on the optical fibre leased from Sudatel • 13 Universities are connected • The project is funded by a governmental body. 12/03/2014 20
E-University Geant SUIN UbuntuNet Sinar Univ Kh Univ Ahfad Univ SUST . . . 1 2 73 74 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 مجمع 9 Campus Campus S Campus Campus 12/03/2014 21
2. Establishing Digital libraries Integrated Digital library systems that includes full automation of the system and all the management process. 12/03/2014 22
4. Providing E- services Video conferencing Web based application for learning Email and communication services VOIP system for the Ministry of Higher Education Management Systems 12/03/2014 23
Applications E-learning Training Exam Results Accounting SUIN Undergraduate Admission Others Student Registration Digital Library 12/03/2014 24
Master Plan 12/03/2014 25
Achievements E-Education Information Computer Applications Obstacles and Problems Scientific Research Capacity building Computer Studies Libraries Infrastructure SUIN evaluation SUVL Evaluation Information Gathering and Analysis Mechanism Study of Current Situation Financing Master Plan Fig (1) Master Plan Diagram 12/03/2014 26
عدد المجمعا ت والمسافات • عدد أجهزة الحاسوب • العدد المتوقع للمستخدمين • نوع استخدامات الشبكة • غرف المخدمات وبيئتها • نوعية أجهزة الشبكة وعددها • نوع نظام التشغيل • الخطط الموضوعة • عدد العاملين في مراكز الحاسوب • وتخصصاتهم الدقيقة حسب الخبرة • عدد الأساتذة والفنيين الخبراء • عدد العاملين في الخدمة الوطنية سنويا • عدد الطلاب في المجال • عدد الخريجين سنويا • استخدامات التقنيات في التعليم(PPT) • تقنيات التعليم عن بعد • Moodle • WebCT • وغيرها • برمجيات التعليم المنتجة محليا • عدد المكتبات الفرعية • عدد العناوين في المكتبة • الفهارس الآلية • المعايير • البرمجيات والتطبيقات • الاشتراكات العالمية E-learning Applications Human Resources Infrastructure Libraries Information Gathering and Analysis Internet Applications and websites Computer Applications Scientific Research Computer Studies • نوع الموقع ( ديناميكي – استاتيكي) • تحديثه دوريا • الجهة المشرفة على تطويره • مكان تخزينه • المشاكل • نظام التسجيل • نظام النتائج • نظام الحسابات • نظام المرتبات والعاملين • نظام المخازن • التخصصات الموجودة الخطط المستقبليةا • مدى مواكبة المناهج • الخطة الاستراتيجية • مراكز التميز في المجال • الجهة الراعية للابحاث • المشاركة في ابحاث مع جهات عالمية شكل (2) مخطط البيانات المطلوبة 12/03/2014 27
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