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    Syrian Virtual University

    MIT LINC

    October 28th2007

    Dr Talal SheikhalardOn behalfDr Riad Daoudi

    5 Years Experience

    A Case Of

    Challenges,

    And

    Success

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    Virtual Education?

    Syrian Virtual University

    SVU programs

    Case Study

    Challenges

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    Why Virtual Education?

    Due to fast changes in sciences, technologies and

    careers, there is a need for:

    Continuous HRD in the marketplace Injection of Academic content to update the

    workforces knowledge and skills

    Advantages Modern Technology and Educational Methods Anywhere Anytime Wide range of specializations Work and study at the same time (L3)

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    Learning Process

    Five Components:

    Students

    Teachers

    Content

    Interaction

    Assessment/Evaluation

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    Learning Process

    In a conventional classroom:

    Students

    Teacher Content

    Interaction

    Assessment

    Transmits

    knowledgeto student

    Face-to-faceInteraction

    Proctored examsTake home exams

    ProjectsClass ParticipationAssignments

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    Learning Process

    In a virtual classroom:

    Students

    Teacher Content

    Interaction

    Assessment

    Rich, DynamicInteractive

    Facilitates andsupervises

    student learning

    Learner

    Teachersexplanation

    skills

    Proctored examsTake home exams

    ProjectsClass ParticipationAssignments

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    Integrated virtual environment (Students, Employees, Tutors)

    Virtual Classrooms Similar to conventional universities All student activities and tasks can be performed Automated electronic administration

    Developed interactive content

    Virtual University

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    Virtual Education?

    Syrian Virtual University

    SVU programs

    Case Study

    Challenges

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    SVU Model

    Facilities Infrastructure:Access/Technology

    -Build tele-centers with powerful PCs and fast

    internet connection Language

    - Preparatory year / Develop Arabic Programs

    Payment difficulties- Develop Arabic degrees at affordable fees

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    Learning Model

    E-content / LMS

    Virtual Classroom (Synchronous Sessions/WebDemo)

    Asynchronous sessions/Recorded

    Asynchronous Communications (emails)

    Assessment Management System (AMS)

    Student Information System (SIS)

    SVU Model

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    SVU Model

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    VUniversity1

    University2

    University3

    University4Students

    Additional ServicesCareer Planning - Bookstore

    Assessment and Guidance - Virtual LibraryAdvising - Faculty Services

    Academic Support - Professional

    Pre-registration Development

    Technical Support - Tele-centers

    Virtual Communities - Virtual Classrooms

    Discussion Forums -Face-to-facerequirements - Career Services

    MHEAccreditation

    InternationallyAccredited Degrees

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    SVU Degree Offerings

    Associate:AA, AS, APS, etc.Bachelor: BA, BS, BBA, BIT, BGS, etc.

    Master: MA, MS, MBA, MIT, etc.

    Certificate: undergraduate, graduate, professional courses

    Bellevue University

    Ohio University

    Baker College OnlineGreenwish UniversityPortsmooth UniversityEdexcel

    SVU Sample Partners

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    Virtual Education?

    Syrian Virtual University

    SVU programs

    Case Study

    Challenges

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    SVU Sample Programs

    1-Higher National Diploma (HND)Associate Degrees In Business and ComputingApplicationsInternet Studies, Web Development and Programming,

    Management, Marketing, General BusinessIn Association with EdexcelArabic & English

    2- Business Information Technology (BIT)Bachelor Degrees

    IT, Management, Marketing, General BusinessEnglish

    Top-up for Associate degrees

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    SVU Sample Programs

    3- Information Systems Engineering (ISE)

    4 years(160 credit based engineering degree)10 different specializations

    4-Diploma in Educational Habilitation

    Diploma for bachelors looking for teachinghabilitationOne year program with 11 courses.Practical (In-class teaching course)10 courses in education and psychology

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    Virtual Education?

    Syrian Virtual University

    SVU programs

    Case Study

    Challenges

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    Higher National diploma (HND)A Case Study

    There is a huge need in the market place for

    undergraduates in Business and ComputingApplications.

    Local universities were not able to move fastaccording to the market requirements.

    English skills is a must for graduated students.

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    Higher National diploma (HND)

    BusinessAnd ComputingApplicationsA Case Study

    1. e-business Development2. e-commerce Technology

    3. Internet Studies4. e-Commerce Project5. Supply chain

    Management6. Website design7. Marketing for e-

    commerce8. E-marketing Processes9. Integrated Marketing in

    e-commerce

    10. Marketing Planning andIntelligence for e-

    Commerce.11. Global Marketplace12. Data handling and

    Analysis.13. Introduction to

    Programming14. Programming Principles.15. Data Analysis and Data

    Base Design

    16. Personal Development

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    Higher National diploma (HND)

    BusinessAnd ComputingApplications

    A Case Study

    - -- Not Satisfactory English level for most of A-HND students.

    - Learning English through virtual classroom does notimprove the communication skills of Students.

    Due to poor voice quality of to the existing infrastructure.

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    Higher National diploma (HND)

    BusinessAnd ComputingApplicationsA Case Study

    ++++++ Computer & internet skills for all students.

    + Classes of 20 students from all over the country andthe world.

    + Richer experience and interactivity of learners

    + Increase in student numbers

    + Top up leading to a Bachelor degree

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    Virtual Education?

    Syrian Virtual University

    SVU programs

    Case Study

    Challenges

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    NumberofStudents

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    BE

    ISE

    BIT

    HND

    1700learner in 2005 &

    2000Learner in 2007 for theEducational Habilitation Diploma+

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    Virtual University

    What about:

    Law/Regulations and virtuality

    It & Security

    Staff

    Staff

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    Challenges

    Quality Control

    Awareness Campaign

    Sustainability

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    THANK YOU