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====== Platform Description====== | ====== Platform Description====== | ||
+ | ==== 1. Introduction ==== | ||
+ | The Open eClass platform (http:// | ||
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+ | The main orientation of the Open eClass Educational Platform is to enhance educational activity through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), through an easy-to-use cutting-edge technological environment. Operationally, | ||
- | ===== 1. Introduction ===== | + | The GUnet Academic Internet' |
- | The Open eClass platform | + | |
- | [{{: | + | Today, 20 years later, 3 + 1 generations of the Open eClass platform (1.x, 2.x, 3.x + 4.x in development), |
- | The incorporation | + | The development |
- | Finally, the Open eClass platform supports all asynchronous eLearning services. The access to those services is achieved via a simple web browser without any demand of specialized technical knowledge. | + | |
- | ===== 2. Platform Philosophy ===== | + | - strengthening conventional education and introducing learners to the new digital culture |
+ | - the continuation of education and access to educational content beyond the narrow time limits of school hours | ||
+ | - the adoption of innovative educational practices | ||
+ | - creating an easy-to-use and dynamic learning environment that supports continuous and two-way communication between teachers and learners. In particular, it allows instructors to easily and quickly create electronic courses in which they can organise the educational material in a structured way in order to enhance the educational process, while offering trainees an alternative educational environment independent of time and space constraints. | ||
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+ | The current active version of the platform is Open eClass 3.14 (available May 2023). In parallel, the fourth generation of Open eClass 4.0 is being systematically developed. It should be noted that this new generation of the platform incorporates new user interface, new functionality, | ||
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+ | The Open eClass platform has detailed functional and technical documentation both in Greek as the main language and in English as an alternative language. The technical documentation of the system concerns the detailed description of the database and the code. The functional documentation of the system concerns the detailed operation manuals and user manuals. In particular, the user manuals refer to the students, the trainers and the administrators. The platform documentation is hosted on the documentation wiki (http:// | ||
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+ | ===== Platform Philosophy ===== | ||
Open eClass is a mature open source e-learning platform. Its basic goal is to enhance and support educational activity, for both teachers and students, through a technological peak environment. The teacher is offered a dynamic knowledge feeding environment, | Open eClass is a mature open source e-learning platform. Its basic goal is to enhance and support educational activity, for both teachers and students, through a technological peak environment. The teacher is offered a dynamic knowledge feeding environment, | ||
Moreover, adaptability, | Moreover, adaptability, | ||
- | ===== 3. Goals - Benefits ===== | + | ===== Goals - Benefits ===== |
The basic goal of the Open eClass platform is the development of a virtual educational environment, | The basic goal of the Open eClass platform is the development of a virtual educational environment, | ||
* Incorporation of new informatics and telecommunication technologies in educational activities. | * Incorporation of new informatics and telecommunication technologies in educational activities. | ||
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* Free download and central support by the Greek Academic Network GUnet. | * Free download and central support by the Greek Academic Network GUnet. | ||
- | ===== 4. Basic Features ===== | + | ===== Basic Features ===== |
The basic platform features that compile its functional infrastructure are: | The basic platform features that compile its functional infrastructure are: | ||
- distinct user roles | - distinct user roles | ||
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- ease of administration | - ease of administration | ||
- | ==== 4.1 User Roles ==== | + | ==== User Roles ==== |
The basic user-roles that platform Open eClass supports are three: a) user-teacher, | The basic user-roles that platform Open eClass supports are three: a) user-teacher, | ||
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Finally, the **administrator** has general control over the platform. Administrators can create and administer user accounts and courses, monitor the server and database operation. | Finally, the **administrator** has general control over the platform. Administrators can create and administer user accounts and courses, monitor the server and database operation. | ||
- | ==== 4.2 eCourse Categories ==== | + | ==== eCourse Categories ==== |
The eCourse categories supported by the Open eClass platform are three: a) open courses, b) registration open courses, c) closed courses and d) inactive courses. The access pattern to an eCourse is defined by the teacher in charge during the creation of the course, while it can change dynamically through the interface of the eCourse administration tool. More analytically, | The eCourse categories supported by the Open eClass platform are three: a) open courses, b) registration open courses, c) closed courses and d) inactive courses. The access pattern to an eCourse is defined by the teacher in charge during the creation of the course, while it can change dynamically through the interface of the eCourse administration tool. More analytically, | ||
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Finally, **inactive courses** are only accessible by the course teacher and they are not presented in any Course List. | Finally, **inactive courses** are only accessible by the course teacher and they are not presented in any Course List. | ||
- | ==== 4.3 eCourse Structure ==== | + | ==== eCourse Structure ==== |
The eCourse is the core part of the Open eClass platform. | The eCourse is the core part of the Open eClass platform. | ||
- | [{{ :en:3.4:course_home_en.png?500 |Fig. 2 - eCourse home– Teacher’s view}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:ecourse_teachers_view.png?500 |eCourse home– Teacher’s view}}] |
On the eCourse home screen, there is a short description about the course, and the Course identity info with basic information (eCourse title, code, teachers in charge, department etc). Also, there is a toolbar with a) an “email” hyperlink, which allows registered student-users, | On the eCourse home screen, there is a short description about the course, and the Course identity info with basic information (eCourse title, code, teachers in charge, department etc). Also, there is a toolbar with a) an “email” hyperlink, which allows registered student-users, | ||
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Finally, the **eCourse Management Tools** allow teachers to configure course information (title, keywords, etc.), control eCourse access settings, renew or delete the eCourse, manage registered users, view usage statistics and activate / deactivate eCourse learning tools. | Finally, the **eCourse Management Tools** allow teachers to configure course information (title, keywords, etc.), control eCourse access settings, renew or delete the eCourse, manage registered users, view usage statistics and activate / deactivate eCourse learning tools. | ||
- | === 4.3.1 eCourse Units === | + | === eCourse Units === |
Course units offer a flexible way to organize educational material that is stored in the course learning modules in an articulate structure. | Course units offer a flexible way to organize educational material that is stored in the course learning modules in an articulate structure. | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:detail_img3_en.jpg?500 |Fig. 3 - Course Units topics on the course home (student view)}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:course_units.jpg?500 |Course Units topics on the course home (student view)}}] |
More specifically, | More specifically, | ||
The student can click on the name of the module that wishes to enter the contents. The picture bellow shows the contents of the module we chose. | The student can click on the name of the module that wishes to enter the contents. The picture bellow shows the contents of the module we chose. | ||
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- | ==== 4.4 User Interface ==== | + | ==== User Interface ==== |
The platform User Interface has been redesigned with the intention of becoming more functional and attaining consistency. The platform’s User Interface (basic screens) is briefly described below. More information can be found in teacher’s, | The platform User Interface has been redesigned with the intention of becoming more functional and attaining consistency. The platform’s User Interface (basic screens) is briefly described below. More information can be found in teacher’s, | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:detail_img5_en.jpg?500 |Fig. 5 - Open eClass Homepage}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:eclass_main_page.jpg?400 |Open eClass Homepage}}] |
- | === 4.4.1 Platform’s Homepage === | + | === Platform’s Homepage === |
The platform’s homepage includes the course list, the user registration forms, the user manuals, the platform identity with useful statistics on the platform use, as well as contact information with the platform administrators. | The platform’s homepage includes the course list, the user registration forms, the user manuals, the platform identity with useful statistics on the platform use, as well as contact information with the platform administrators. | ||
At the same time, there is a user login form for entering eCourses, as well as a link to remind users of their registration password. | At the same time, there is a user login form for entering eCourses, as well as a link to remind users of their registration password. | ||
- | === 4.4.2 User’s Portfolio === | + | === User’s Portfolio === |
On entering the Open eClass platform, registered users are transferred to their personal portfolio, which is an area allowing them to organize and control their participation in the platform eCourses. | On entering the Open eClass platform, registered users are transferred to their personal portfolio, which is an area allowing them to organize and control their participation in the platform eCourses. | ||
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- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:detail_img6_en.jpg?500 |Fig. 6 - Teacher’s Portfolio}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:teachers_portfolio.jpg?500 |Teacher’s Portfolio}}] |
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In the left column menu there is a series of choices concerning the creation of the course, the registration to platform eCourses, the user’s profile maintenance, | In the left column menu there is a series of choices concerning the creation of the course, the registration to platform eCourses, the user’s profile maintenance, | ||
In the central (main) column there is a list of supported courses (teacher-user) and a list of courses attended (student-user). If you click on the course title you enter the eCourse with the user’s rights depending of your role in the course. Also there is a “unregister” choice in the courses you attend as a student, so that you can delete it from the list. In the personalised portfolio there are five informative tools: a) my last announcements, | In the central (main) column there is a list of supported courses (teacher-user) and a list of courses attended (student-user). If you click on the course title you enter the eCourse with the user’s rights depending of your role in the course. Also there is a “unregister” choice in the courses you attend as a student, so that you can delete it from the list. In the personalised portfolio there are five informative tools: a) my last announcements, | ||
- | + | === Sliding menu === | |
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- | === 4.4.3 Sliding menu === | + | |
One of the elements that were added to the new version of the platform is the drop down menu (sliding menu) located at the top right edge of the home screen. This menu consists of three sub-menu which are: | One of the elements that were added to the new version of the platform is the drop down menu (sliding menu) located at the top right edge of the home screen. This menu consists of three sub-menu which are: | ||
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* Quick Nodes | * Quick Nodes | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:image_sm_en-01.jpg?500 |Fig. 10 - Slide menu}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:slide_menu.jpg?500 |Slide menu}}] |
- | + | === My Courses | |
- | == My Courses | + | |
Selecting this sub-menu you can view the courses in which you are registered and quickly access them just by pushing on them. Also in this menu except the title of the course are presented and the names of those responsible of the course. | Selecting this sub-menu you can view the courses in which you are registered and quickly access them just by pushing on them. Also in this menu except the title of the course are presented and the names of those responsible of the course. | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:image_sm_en-02.jpg?500 |Fig. 11 - View courses}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:show_teacher_courses.jpg?500 |View teacher |
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- | == New messages == | + | === New messages |
You can easily view your incoming messages by simply selecting this sub-menu. | You can easily view your incoming messages by simply selecting this sub-menu. | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:image_sm_en-04.jpg?500 |Fig. 13 - View new messages}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:view_new_messages.jpg?500 |View new messages}}] |
For your added given the opportunity to view all your messages incoming / outgoing button named "all messages" | For your added given the opportunity to view all your messages incoming / outgoing button named "all messages" | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:image_sm_en-05.jpg?500 |Fig. 14 - Show all messages}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:view_all_messages.jpg?500 |Show all messages}}] |
- | + | === Quick Nodes === | |
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- | == Quick Nodes == | + | |
With this option you can quickly and easily write a new note. Simply enter the title and description of your note and click save. | With this option you can quickly and easily write a new note. Simply enter the title and description of your note and click save. | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:image_sm_en-06.jpg?500 |Fig. 15 - Create new quick noteν}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:create_quick_note.jpg?500 |Create new quick note}}] |
You are also able to display all the notes given by clicking on all the Notes connector | You are also able to display all the notes given by clicking on all the Notes connector | ||
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- | The results of the above options are presented in the figure below | ||
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+ | === Platform’s eCourse === | ||
+ | The eCourse is the basic learning entity in the Open eClass platform. Each eCourse integrates a series of learning modules, which are organized and manipulated by the responsible teacher. More specifically, | ||
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- | === 4.4.4 Platform’s eCourse === | + | === Platform Administration Area === |
- | The eCourse is the basic learning entity in the Open eClass platform. Each eCourse integrates a series of learning modules, which are organized and manipulated by the responsible teacher. More specifically, | + | |
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- | === 4.4.5 Platform Administration Area === | + | |
Finally, the platform Administration area includes a number of administration tools for the registered users, the platform eCourses, the Server, the Database, as well as a series of supportive tools. In this area only platform Administrators have access. | Finally, the platform Administration area includes a number of administration tools for the registered users, the platform eCourses, the Server, the Database, as well as a series of supportive tools. In this area only platform Administrators have access. | ||
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:detail_img12a_en.jpg?120 |Fig. 20 - Admin Tool}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:admin_tool.jpg?150 |Admin Tool}}] |
- | [{{ :wiki:3.4:detail_img12b_en.jpg?500 |Fig. 21 - Admin Tool}}] | + | [{{ :en:detail_description:admin_tool_b.jpg?500 |Admin Tool}}] |
- | ===== 5. Platform Support ===== | + | ===== Platform Support ===== |
The Open eClass platform (www.openeclass.org) is a complete Course Management System. It is distributed for free as open-source software. The platform is actively supported by the GUnet Asynchronous eLearning Group. Every platform installation is supported by the local administrators who are responsible for the platform’s operation, as well as the service of registered users’ (teachers, students) requests. | The Open eClass platform (www.openeclass.org) is a complete Course Management System. It is distributed for free as open-source software. The platform is actively supported by the GUnet Asynchronous eLearning Group. Every platform installation is supported by the local administrators who are responsible for the platform’s operation, as well as the service of registered users’ (teachers, students) requests. |