VClass: An Open Source E-Learning Solution for Interactive Virtual Classrooms
Discover VClass, an open-source e-learning platform developed by the Distributed Education Center at AIT. VClass provides a comprehensive solution for online learning, featuring course management, content creation, and seamless delivery. Key components include the VClass Learning Management System (LMS), Authoring Tool, and Player, supporting various formats like SCORM, PPT, and multimedia content. Experience synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, mobile access, and robust communication tools to enhance the educational experience anytime and anywhere.
VClass: An Open Source E-Learning Solution for Interactive Virtual Classrooms
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All About VClass an Open Source Total Solution to E-learning
Outline • Introduction to VClass • VClass Online Network • Courseware Development • VClass Demo
VClass Open Source E-learning Platform developed by Distributed Education Center, a subunit of Internet Education and Research Laboratory at AIT • Total solution to e-learning • course management • content management
3 Components • VClass Learning • Management System • VClass Authoring Tool • VClass Player
VClass LMS 3 Components • Course/Learner Management • Online Registration/Enrollment • Course Delivery: Virtual Class on Demand Virtual Classroom Learning • Class Scheduling, Performance Tracking • Assignment, Scoring/Grading, Course Import/Export • Communication:Online Chat, Web Board, Email • SCORM-compliant • Cross-platform: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD
VClass Authoring Tool 3 Components • Content Creation • SCORM-compliant content • Supports PPT/Flash/HTML/PDF • Supports Video and Audio in Real/QT/Windows Media • Event Script Grid • Graphical Gadgets • Save, Preview, Edit, Load
VClass Player 3 Components • Content Viewing • Plays content created using • VClass Authoring Tool • Branching within the lecture • Show/Hide/Reposition video
Virtual Classroom Learning • Synchronous Learning Same time, different place • Technologies • VDO Broadcasting (one-way) + Chat tool • VDO/Audio Conferencing : VIC/RAT • *Mobile VClass
Virtual Class On-Demand • Asynchronous Learning Different time, different place • On-Demand Content in VClass Server 24/7 Access Communication: Course Board/Email
Put in CD/DVD Course Material Without Network VClass LMS +
56 kbps. Course Material CD/DVD Hybrid:Internet (LMS) + CD
VClass Virtual Class Online Network • (AIT) Asian Institute of Technology • (AVIST) ASEAN Virtual Institute of Science and Technology) • (GMSVU) Greater Mekhong Subregion Virtual University • (ITIE) Information Technology Institute for Education • (PREGINET) Philippine Research Education and Government Information Network • (HUT) Hanoi University of Technology • (SAIT) SAIT Education and Dev’t Foundation
VClass Virtual Class Online Network • Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University • Mahidol University • Ratwinit Bangkaeo School • Sriboonyanon School • Boromarajonani College of Nursing • Yannawate Wittayakom School • Thaksin University • Phyathai School
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Contact us: Internet Education and Research Laboratory Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4 Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120 Thailand URL: www.interlab.ait.ac.th, www.vclass.net email: info@vclass.net tel: +66 2 524 6612 fax: +66 2 524 6616