e-Learning National Project in Taiwan

Presented by Dr. Wu, Division Head

Planning & Evaluation Div., National Science Coucil

Dec. , 2003

e-Learning National Project

Program PeriodJan 2003 Thru Dec 2007Five years
Program DirectorLiu, Chao-Han President, National Central University Program Co-DirectorHuang Shine-tsaan Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, National Central University Web Sitehttp://elnp.ncu.edu.tw Budget Breakdown (Unit: US$ million)
Year
Total

2003
22

2004
23

2005
23

2006
23

2007
23

Total
115
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e-Learning National Project

-Program Architecture(3 main axes) -Program Contents(7 tracks) .
e-Learning for every one. Narrowing the digital divide. Upgrading Taiwans Overall Competitiveness in the Era of Knowledge Economy.

1. 2.

7. Policy guidance and manpower cultivation

3. 4. Stimulating the Development of Industries Related to e-Learning. 5. 6. Bringing for the New Waves of Academic Research.

Mobile learning devices multifunction e-schoolbag. Network science park for eLearning.

R&D of advanced e-Learning technology. Fundamental research on learning and cognition in e-Learning.

e-Learning National Project -Objectives

Create a diversified e-Learning environment afford for learning anytime anywhere. Stimulate market demands to expand the economic scale of eLeaning industry. Shape an environment favorable for e-Learning under policy guidance. Taiwan turns into an R&D center for e-Learning soft/hardware in global Chinese community. Taiwan becomes a global R&D powerhouse of e-Learningrelated technology. Better equip the general public for a digital era in order to improve national competitiveness.
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 The primary task of this track is to integrate domestic soft/hardware resources which enable Easy Access to the internet, Information Available Everywhere. Participating units
Government agencies Community collage Vocational Training center Community development association Local government Schools Community library Business group

1. e-Learning for Every One

Contents and platforms

Education Resource site Vocational training material Technical certification sample test Further study sample test Digital knowledge warehouse

All-out learning
Labor and farmers Teachers and students Civil servants Military and police Housewives Retirees Professionals

e-Learning activities
Vocational training and certification School education and afterschool counseling Training of teachers and their second expertise On-job training and cultivation of human resources Community college and promotion education Training inside the civil and defense organization

Management mechanism
Learning coupon, passports, IC cards Standard and spec. for learning centers Setup and management of community learning centers Assistance and management in job transfer

Government agencies
Packaged measures Learning passport IC cards Certification System Management of learning centers Promotion campaigns

Multiple e-learning channel

Activities centers Libraries Bookstores Civil groups and organization

Schools and classrooms Community development associations Vocational training centers Net Cafes and cram schools

2. Narrowing the Digital Divide

This track aims at narrowing the difference generated from the inequality of absorption of information and knowledge, and utilization of techniques.
Establish measurement for digital divide Effectiveness evaluation of E-learning for everyone and related policies problem analysis Track II. Narrowing the digital divide

Solution submission Track I. E-Learning for everyone

Establish demonstration models

Modified solution and Feedback. Industry and related agencies Policy assessment and evaluation.

Policy revised proposal

Establish organization for promotion

3. Mobile Learning Devices Multi-function e-schoolbag

This track is mainly on promoting the development and application of mobile learning vehicles ( platforms and auxiliaries).

Learning in anytime and anywhere

4. Network Science Park for e-Learning

This track intends to model after Taiwans Science and Industrial Park to incubate the e-Learning industry.
Labor Learning Network Learning Networks of all field Government Learning Network

TLN
Trade Cluster

(Taiwan Learning Network)

Network Science Park Website Application Service Idea Cluster International Collaboration

Industry Learning Network

IDC Vendor Backbone Infrastructur e Providers

Knowledge Management

Technology Cluster

E-Learning Standards

Courseware Exchange Capital Cluster Courseware Development Manpower Cluster Enterprise Learning Network

Quality Control Network Science Park Service Center Education Learning Network Business Cluster Common Learning Network

Medical Learning Network

5. R&D of Advanced e-Learning Technology

The focus of this track is to keep abreast of IT trend, to develop advanced technology and to change the way of popular learning
Subtrack One: Open source code
Content open source code Standard open source code

Platform open source code

Tool open Source code

Subtrack Two: Advanced platform

Distributed content & object database

Subtrack Three: Advanced content

Content transmission & exchanges across hardware Platform certification technology User interface Platform Interface Content advanced studies Content certification technology Content standard technology

Content basic studies

Subtrack Four: Software tools

Platform management Subtrack Five: technology Compatibility test tools

Standards and certification

International multimedia standards & certification technology

6. Fundamental Research on Learning & Cognition in e-Learning

This track studies further on cognition in e-Learning
Fundamental research on the definition & content of e-Learning

Fundamental research on learning & cognition in eLearning

Advanced fundamental research on new cognition model under e-Learning environment Fundamental research on e-Learning evaluation model

Fundamental research on e-Learning strategy & behavior Fundamental research on e-Learning-related psychological, physical, social, and cultural factors 10

7. Policy Guidance & Manpower Cultivation

This track aims at the study & planning of developing the environment for e-Learning industry, and training & cultivating personnel for policy and e-Learning profession

People are happy and ready to learn

Recognition of credits
Quality materials and tools E-Learning content and tools

Development of e-Learning industry

Regulations, mechanism, and technology

Quality editor and designer Credit, curriculum, and college

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II. Project Contents & Outcomes by the Participating Agencies

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URLs of Participating Agencies

CLA MoE CoA Council of Labor Affairs Ministry of Education Council of Agriculture http://cbt.mcs.com.tw http://e-divide.nctu.edu.tw/ http://elearning.cto.doh.go v.tw

MoH
MoEA(Industrial Bureau) MoEA (Technology Division) NSC NPM CCA NTNU

Ministry of National Defense

Ministry of Economic Affairs Ministry of Economic Affairs National Science Council National Palace Museum Council for Cultural Affairs National Taiwan Normal University

http://e-divide.nctu.edu.tw/
http://www.elearn.org.tw/ http://doit.moea.gov.tw/ http://www.nsc.gov.tw/ http://www.npm.gov.tw/ele arning/index.htm http://case.cca.gov.tw/ http://www.ntnu.edu.tw/ http://elc.tnhg.gov.tw/
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Tainan County Government

Contents and Outcomes -1

Participants Contents and Outcomes Train the workforce through e-Learning. Construct an e-Learning demonstration model for the workforce. Plan the mechanisms for narrowing the workplace digital divide and establish such a demonstration model.

CLA

MoE

Establish related demonstration models, including learning models for schools of physically and psychologically rehabilitant and schools in remote areas. Cultivate potential professionals of managers and instructors of e-Learning in educational units.

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Contents and Outcomes -2

Participants CoA Contents and Outcomes Construct a medical e-learning network. Stimulate the population to gain knowledge of health education through e-Learning, and provide further eLearning study opportunities for medical professionals. MoH Establish an e-Learning network for national defense. Improve the e-Learning environment for the military. NTNU Train e-Learning professionals- "e-Learning planner" and "e-Learning designer," in each department.

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Contents and Outcomes -3

Participants Tainan County Government NSC Contents and Outcomes Establish a community e-Learning center (demonstration model). Finance the support for academic research on open source codes, platforms, contents, authoring tools, and standards. Conduct R&D on advanced e-Learning systems and learning materials in 5 years. Study e-Learning related technologies needed within 3 years. Develop mobile learning devices. Conduct research on learning and cognition in e-Learning. Promote e-Learning within industrial enterprises. Construct the Network science park for e-Learning, and perform each operation mechanism in the science park. Cultivate professionals in the e-Learning industry.
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MoEA (Industrial Bureau)

Contents and Outcomes -4

Participants CCA Contents and Outcomes Plan and construct the e-Learning mechanisms for database on literature and art information. Initiate e-Learning courses on culture and creation. NPM Establish an e-Learning demonstration center on museums. Plan a network for e-Learning on cultural or historical relics.

Plan a wireless guide learning system.

MoEA (Technology Division) Develop a new-generation of e-Learning environment technology and e-Learning technology.

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e-TaiwanChallenges 2008 Prioritize Plan

Minority Groups
Traditional industry Divide between Cities and the Country

e-Taiwan
e-Society
e-Government e-Home

e-Learning
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