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5th AMICAL Conference25 – 28 May 2008
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Open Source Applications
at AUCA
Learning, Teaching and Collaboration
5th AMICAL Conference25 – 28 May 2008
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Sania BattalovaDirector, Information Resources & Technology
James WisselChair, Business Administration Department
General Statistics
Student Body: 1,170
Full-time Faculty: 136
Degree Programs11 Undergraduate 1 Graduate (MBA)
5th AMICAL Conference25 – 28 May 2008
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
IT Resources
Computers for Students: 120
Computer Laboratories: 6
Multimedia Classrooms: 4
IT Classrooms: 1
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Computer Lab
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
IT Classroom
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
CMS Committee
Course Management System (CMS)
Must Be Capable to Integrate in Current IT Environment
Must Fulfill Needs of AUCA
Created September, 2007
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
CMS Tasks
Create Working Group
Develop Framework / Structure forCommunicationCollaborationAcquiring Expert Knowledge
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
CMS Tasks
Develop Support Infrastructure
Training on CMS ApplicationConsultations for
Faculty and Students
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
CMS Tasks
Develop CMS Policies
Faculty InstructionStudent Access and UseImplementation at AUCA
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
CMS Tasks
Disseminate Working Group Experience and Commitment
AUCA AdministrationOther Faculty MembersStudents
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Working Group
Faculty DepartmentsAmerican StudiesArts and SportsBusiness AdministrationEnglish LanguagePsychology
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Working Group
Staff RepresentativesAcademic Development CenterInfo Resources and TechnologyReference LibrarianAUCA Network AdministratorProgrammers
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Selection Criterion
Multi-language Interface
Usability and Access
Integration in Current IT System
Functionality
Security and Stability
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Selection Criterion
Future Developments and Improvements
Ease of Adaptation
Positive Reviews of Application
Price
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Collaboration
From Idea
To Discussion
Through Testing
To Learning
To Implementation
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AUCA Process
Create Technical BaseServer, Staff, Working Places
Download and Development MOODLE Application
Working Group Creation
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Collaboration
Information Technology Dept.CMS Development TestingFunctionality Across SystemsSystem AccessSystem Security
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
AUCA Process
Conduct Meetings & Workshops for Working Group Faculty
Conduct Workshops & Consultations for Students
Develop Policies for E-Courses Faculty and Student
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Collaboration
LibrariansConsulting with FacultyTraining with TechnologiesPlacing New MaterialsDeveloping Policies Developing Regulations
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
E-Course Meeting
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
AUCA Process
Pilot E-Course LaunchedOctober, 2007
E-Course System Web Site Launched November, 2007
Full-scale E-Course OfferingJanuary, 2008
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
AUCA Process
AUCA Technology CouncilJanuary, 2008
E-Course Workshop for FacultyApril, 2008
E-Course Training WorkshopJune, 2008
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
E-Courses Offered
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
0
3
6
9
12
15
Fall 2007 Spring 2008
Student Enrollment
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
0
70
140
210
280
350
Fall 2007 Spring 2008
Collaboration
FacultyBringing New IdeasTesting Learning TechniquesUsing TechnologiesSharing ExperienceSharing Teaching Strategies
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Faculty Comments
Easy to Learn
Many Features for Improved Course Organization
Multiple File Formats for Upload
Multi-functioning Environment
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Faculty Comments
Greater Possibilities for CollaborationFaculty - StudentFaculty - Faculty
Improved Teaching Methodology Active Learning Approach
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Faculty Comments
“Online teaching requires more skills than traditional teaching. The medium is different, the relationship with students changes and the burden on instructors increased”
E. Molchanova, PhD, Psychology Department, AUCA
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Challenges
Creation of On-line Space for Student Communication
Designing On-line Activities
Creation of Discussion Forums
Information Technology Literacy
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Collaboration
StudentsProviding Feedback
CoursesSystem
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Student Comments
Very Positive Impression
Few Problems with E-Course Technology
Opportunity to Work at Home or Off Campus
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Student Comments
Improved Communication with Instructor
Prefer to Take Class in Which E-Course System is Used
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Challenges
“Online courses could never successfully substitute and should not replace the face-to-face communication between teacher and students.”
E. Molchanova, PhD, Psychology Department, AUCA
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Aligning Strategies
Critical to Success
Mission of University
Mission of Information Resources and Technology
Mission of Departments
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
MOODLE Interface
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Open E-Library
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Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
5th AMICAL Conference25 – 28 May 2008
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Open Source Applications
at AUCA
Learning, Teaching and Collaboration
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