Monday, November 22, 2010

E-Learning Project Life Cycle

Project Life Cycle
E-learning Requirements Assessments

  •  Client Brief
  •  Concept Documentation
  •  Architecture Design
  •  Requirements Analysis
  •  Systems Schematics

Instructional Design

  • Understanding Domain
  • Courseware Construction Delivery Methods
  • Courseware Development
  • Assessment and Evaluation Modules

Interface / UI Design

  • User Interface Design
  • Navigation Structures / Cognitive

E-learning Content Development
  • Content Development
  • Content Design
  • Content Conversion
  • Content Compliance – SCORM / AICC

Programming and Authoring

  • Multimedia Authoring
  • Web Programming
  • LMS Integration

Testing and Implementation

  • Alpha and Beta testing
  • UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
  • Implementation and Post-implementation


Friday, November 19, 2010

MS Quality Management


Birla Institute of Technology & Science 
       The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, is a deemed to be university established under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. As a globally renowned premier Institute of higher education, BITS has been consistently ranked amongst top Indian universities. Since 1979, the Institute has been participating in the human resources development activities of industries, evolving degree programmes that integrate the working environment of the employees with the learning environment required by the Institute, through its Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP).

MS Quality Management
This Four-Semester programme conducted in collaboration with Indian Institute of Quality Management (IIQM), Jaipur has plans for mandatory intensive contact sessions for two weeks during each of the first two semesters of the programme, at Bangalore / Chennai / Jaipur / Pune. Input requirements: Employed professionals holding an Integrated First Degree of BITS or equivalent such as B.E. / M.Sc. with minimum one year relevant experience in Quality and allied services.

Course Fees
Admission Fees
Rs. 15,000/-
Each Semester Fees
Rs. 30,000/-

Course Details
Course No.
Course Title
Units
Courses for First Semester 2010-2011 (July 2010 - November 2010)
QMJ ZG511
TQM-Core Concepts
5
QMJ ZG512
Human Resource Management & Organizational Learning
5
QMJ ZG521
Quality Management System
5
QMJ ZG531
Statistical Process Control
5
Courses for Second Semester 2010-2011 (December 2010 - April 2011)
QMJ ZG522
Quality through Measurement System
5
QMJ ZG532
Environmental Management System
5
QMJ ZG541
TQM Tools & Techniques
5
QMJ ZG658
Technical Communication
4
Courses for First Semester 2011-2012 (July 2011 - November 2011)
QMJ ZC411
Marketing
4
QMJ ZG523
Project Management
4
QMJ ZG611
Strategic Management and Business Policy
4
QMJ ZG621
Supply Chain Management
4
Courses for Second Semester 2011-2012 (December 2011 - April 2012)
QMJ ZG629T   
Dissertation
20

For more Information:

Thursday, November 18, 2010

List of e-Learning companies in Chennai - Part 1

C2Workshop
C2 has designed, developed and delivered over 2,500 hours of customized instructional content in various formats, such as Web Based Training (WBT), Computer Based Training (CBT), Instructor Led Training (ILT) and Mobile Learning (M-Learning) for numerous satisfied global clients.

NIIT Limited
Provides e learning and advanced solutions for corporate, education service providers, professionals and job seekers.
www.niit.com

Animedia (India) formally - I Media
I media is a highly specialized e-learning solutions company focused on developing customized interactive content, advanced learning solutions.

Educomp
It is India number one K-12 education company which provides customized solutions (like course development, curriculum design) to meet the specific learning requirements of education service providers esp schools.
www.educomp.com

Everonn
One of the leading educational companies in India, Everonn is listed in both the NSE and BSE. With a firm belief that technology-enabled learning can truly nullify social and economic boundaries, Everonn’s achievements have helped millions of students achieve their dreams

Edutech
Edutech is a leading provider of education solutions. We enable academic institutions and corporate organizations to improve performance by facilitating 'knowledge enrichment and skills enhancement'.

Whitehouse (WHBS)
WHBS is one of the leading-edge technology companies providing end-to-end e-learning solutions and integrated business applications to a wide spectrum of clients including government organizations, academic institutions and enterprises worldwide

Knowledge Universe
Provide learning environments and discerning education programmers that enrich students’ development, promote respect for education, and the joy of learning.

emantras
Emantras' solutions and products are designed to engage students with innovative content models, and empower the learning ecosystem by delivering technologies that unfetter educational opportunity

virtuosity
Virtuosity is pioneering Technology-aided Learning Solutions in the Indian Academia, ushering in a new era of globally contemporary, boundary less, anytime anywhere learning opportunities for learners across the country.

mvssoftech
Operations emphasize on this media in an effort to combine education with training at par with current e Learning industry standards.
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Rapid e-Learning Tools:

There is number of Rapid e-learning tools are available in Market. Here I have mentioned some.

Articulate: is used to create online training courses, assessments, and presentations. It is also used for the conversion of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations into e learning content.
Captivate: used to author software demonstrations, software simulations, branched scenarios, and randomized quizzes in .swf format. It can also convert Adobe Captivate generated .swf to .avi which can be uploaded to video hosting websites. For software simulations, Captivate can use left or right mouse clicks, key presses and rollover images. It can also be used for screen casts, pod casts, and the conversion of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to the Adobe Flash format.
Coggno: is an e-learning software platform and courseware creation toolkit, Learning Management System (also known as a Course Management System), and Virtual Learning Environment.
 Chamilo is an open-source e-learning and content management system, aimed at improving access to education and knowledge globally. It is backed up by the Chamilo Association, which has goals including the promotion of the software, the maintenance of a clear communication channel and the building of a network of services providers and software contributors.
Lectora is used to create online training courses, assessments, and presentations. It is also used for the conversion of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations into e learning content. Content developed with Lectora authoring software can be published to a variety of outputs such as HTML, Single File Executable, and CD-ROM. Lectora content is compliant with e learning industry standards, such as SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) and AICC (Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee). Content created in Lectora can also meet 508 Compliance standards. In addition, Lectora is compatible with any standards-based learning management system (LMS) on the market. Lectora also enables users to utilize an array of multi-media files to create more engaging content.

PPT2Flash Pro: makes it easy for anyone to create professional Flash presentations right from PowerPoint and integrate with narrations, animations, interactivity, and simulations to enhance your presentations and enrich your audience.


References
www.wikipedia.org
www.articulate.com
www.adobe.com