170 likes | 278 Views
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR THE SECONDARY EDUCATION IN CYPRUS. Introduction. e-Learning and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) are key priorities for education and training policy in Europe.
E N D
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR THE SECONDARY EDUCATION IN CYPRUS
Introduction • e-Learning and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) are key priorities for education and training policy in Europe. • These new technologies can transform the traditional educational processes and they have the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning. • The Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC) is designing and implementing a plan for the integration of ICT to the Educational System.
Integration of ICT in the Cyprus Educational System Learning Management System (LMS) Educational Software Acquisition School Management System (SMS) Teacher Training ICT Infrastructure Data Center Digital Educational Content (DEC) Intranet / Structured Cabling Web Portal Ready Made Software Hardware Acquisition Learning Platform
AeL (Advanced eLearning) • AeL (Advanced eLearning) is a high-end Learning Management System, created by the Romanian company Siveco. • It combines a web-based user friendly interface with advanced functionality.
Digital Educational Content • The DEC has been developed for 17 subjects of Upper Secondary General and Technical and Vocational Education • The DEC has been developed by two contractors chosen through a European Tender (that was conducted by the Ministry of Education and Culture). • The project is co-funded by the European Social Fund (50%) and by national resources (50%)
Digital Educational Content The DEC : • is attractive, interactive, multimedia-rich educational material • is tailor-made since it is aimed at meeting specific educational objectives of the Cyprus National Curriculum • consists of 13 types of Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) • exploits the affordances of the new technologies
Selectionofsubjects • Common subjects: • Modern Greek 42 DEC units • History 20 DEC units • Mathematics 67 DEC units • English 55 DEC units • Physics 43 DEC units • Chemistry 38 DEC units • Subjects of General Education: • French 51 DEC units • Computing 37 DEC units • Biology 30 DEC units • Technology 37 DEC units • Subjects of Technical and Vocational Education: • Applied Electricity 28 DEC units • Mechanical Engineering 30 DEC units • Construction 31 DEC units • Graphic Design 25 DEC units • Interior Design 25 DEC units • Hotel Management 42 DEC units • Carpentry 41 DEC units
DEC Development Process DEC unit Teacher Manual National Curriculum
The architecture of the DEC Region 1: Reference Text and Instructions to the student Region 2: RLO SCORM Player: Table of Contents, title of the DEC, logos, navigation buttons.
Examples of DEC Units • French • History • Technology