an Open Source Total

Solution to E-learning
All About
VClass
Outline
Introduction to VClass
VClass Online Network
Courseware Development
VClass Demo

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
VClass
3 Components
VClass Authoring
Tool
VClass Learning
Management System
VClass Player
VClass LMS
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
3 Components
VClass LMS - Student
VClass LMS Instructor
3 Components
VClass Authoring Tool
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 Authoring Tool
3 Components
VClass Player
Content Viewing
Plays content created using
VClass Authoring Tool
Branching within the lecture
Show/Hide/Reposition video

VClass Player
VClass Learning
Environment
Synchronous Learning
Same time, different place
Technologies
VDO Broadcasting (one-way) + Chat tool
VDO/Audio Conferencing : VIC/RAT
Virtual Classroom Learning

*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
VClass Operating
Environment
With Network
Video server
VClass
LMS Server
Course Materials
Core
Network
Access
Network
Student
RTP
RTSP
Http
Web Browser
Real Player
Video, Audio files
Instructor
Student
Student
Access Methods:
Modem, DSL, Cable modem
Course
Material

Web Browser
Real Player
Client
Put in CD/DVD
Without Network
VClass
LMS +
56 kbps.
Video server
VClass
LMS Server
Course Materials
Core
Network
Access
Network
Student
RTP
RTSP
Http
Web Browser
Real Player
Video, Audio files
Instructor
Student
Student
Access Methods:
Modem, DSL, Cable modem
CD/DVD
Course
Material

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 Devt 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
VClass Virtual Class Online Network
VClass Courseware
Development
ED 04.98x Mangrove Ecosystem Management
Courses in AIT : School of Environment, Resources and Development
Principles of Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management (ITCZM)
Courses in AIT : School of Environment, Resources and Development
ED 04.99 Marine Coastal and Ecosystem
Courses in AIT : School of Environment, Resources and Development
SM 60.31 Managerial Accounting
Courses in AIT : School of Management
Training Courses in AIT
Seismic Risk in Bangkok
Training Courses in AIT
D72.16 Efficient Lighting and Daylighting
AVIST 001 Sustainable Ecotourism Development
Pilot Course in AVIST