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GOTEVT E-learning Initiative, Saudi Arabia

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GOTEVT E-learning Initiative, Saudi Arabia

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    1. GOTEVT E-learning Initiative, Saudi Arabia Dr. Jasir Alherbish, Head E-Learning Main Committee GOTEVT, Saudi Arabia November 2005

    2. GOTEVT in Brief General Organization for Technical Education and Vocational Training(www.gotevot.edu.sa) Government Org. Running the Technical Education in Saudi Arabia Population of 70,000 Students More than 50% in 30 Technical Colleges

    3. Why GOTEVT E-learning Initiative? To Improve quality of teaching and training through standardizing the educational process To overcome the geographical barrier given the large number of technical colleges(30) in a vast area of the Kingdom To cut training cost partially in the long run

    4. Why GOTEVT E-learning Initiative? (Continued) Diversity of teaching and learning methods E-learning has the advantage of expanding methods and tools to deliver knowledge from the instructor to the student. Transforming into the electronic society.

    5. The Initiative Vision The Establishment of an integrated and unified E-learning environment that complies with the industry standards available anytime anywhere for both trainers and students of GOTEVT using blended learning to enhance the quality and quantity of technical education in Saudi Arabia.

    6. The 6 Tracks of the Initiative The establishment of the E-learning and Training Center. Basic Computer Skills Training Using e-learning The Production of E-learning Courses for GOTEVT Colleges

    7. The 6 tracks of the Initiative (Continued) The production of self learning electronic materials. The establishment of Self-Learning Centers (SLCs) The design of the El-earning Strategic Plan

    8. Track 1: E-learning and Training Center(ELTC) Established late 2002 Responsible of Running the E-learning Project at GOTEVOT in both Technical and Managerial aspects Current Projects Include Arabization of an Open Source LMS, Production of 5 Training Packages, and Training GOTEVOT Teachers

    9. Track 2: Basic Computer Skills Training Using E-learning Started Early 2003 in 5 Technical Colleges Uses E-learning Materials to Train GOTEVOT Students Basic Computer Skills (The 7 Modules of ICDL) Performed Through Training Alliance with ElementK and ICDL Saudi Arabia More than 30,000 Students Benefited in 10 Technical Colleges

    10. Track 3: The Production of E-learning Courses 5 E-learning Courses are under Development Courses are SCORM Compliant Courses are due to be Published on GOTEVOT LMS Late 2005 Development is 100% In-House Beta version www.elearning.edu.sa

    11. Track 4: The Production of Self Learning Electronic Material. High-quality Educational Video can be transformed into electronic learning material. The material is composed of Video, Text, Animation, and self-assessment Topics cover different Vocational subjects

    12. Track 5: The Establishment of Self-Learning Centers (SLCs) These Centers Serve as the Digital Library of GOTEVT Colleges A Model SLC has been launched early 2004 The Center is a High-speed LAN connecting 30 Powerful Multimedia PCs The Center contains more than 200 titles of E-learning CDs .

    13. Track 6: The Design of the El-earning Strategic Plan To formalize the E-learning Initiative an Executive E-learning Committee has been Formed Late 2003 The Committee has produced a 5-Year E-learning Strategic Plan(2005-2010) The Previous 5 Tracks are the major parts of the plan The implementation will be a mix of Outsourcing and in-house approaches.

    14. Expected Obstacles High-Initial Costs and Indirect Costs Internet Speed and availability Resistance of Change by Different Organizational Levels The Language Barrier (An Arabic LMS and Arabic Content is needed) Shortage of qualified e-learning Staff

    15. Outsourcing? Advanced training programs for e-learning centers staff Partial Course Development E-learning Quality Control and Quality Assurance Assessment and Evaluation Tools

    16. Partners ICDL Saudi Arabia ElementK Middle East IC3 Middle East eArts Consulting/edu2web Malaysian Open University Multimedia University

    17. Steps to Effective Implementation Dr. Shirley Waterhouse E-Learning Vision and Goals Raising Awareness Address Culture and Change Issues E-Learning Strategic Planning Process E-Learning Support for Faculty Technology Infrastructure for e-Learning Facilitate Adoption among Faculty Implement Pilot projects Address Effectiveness Determine Return on Investment

    18. Final Word Our Aim is to give the human factor the same importance given to the machine to make the initiative successful

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