Distance Education at Silesian University of Technology
Piotr Klosowski
This paper presents Distance Learning Platform used by
Silesian University of Technology. Distance Learning Platform
is based on modular object-oriented dynamic learning
environment, represents LMS (Learning Management Systems)
technology, a software package designed to help educators
create quality online courses. Currently on Distance Learning
Platform at Silesian University of Technology are available
over 520 online courses created for students of twelve
University’s faculties. Number of Distance Learning Platform
users exceeds 12000. Distance Learning Platform works as
typically asynchronous e-learning service, but in the future
more synchronous e-learning services will be added. Distance
Learning Platform has great potential to create a successful elearning
experience by providing a plethora of excellent tools
that can be used to enhance conventional classroom instruction,
in hybrid courses, or any distance learning arrangements. Full Text
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