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	''By [[Paul Bacsich]]~~, upated~~ to OER level by [[Thomas Salmon]] for [[POERUP]]''		''Original report by [[Paul Bacsich]] for [[Re.ViCa]] and [[VISCED]]. Updated to OER POERUP level by [[Thomas Salmon]] for [[POERUP]] in 2013, and revised in June 2014''

	''For entities in Thailand see [[:Category:Thailand]]''		''For entities in Thailand see [[:Category:Thailand]]''

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	==== OER initiatives in schools ====		==== OER initiatives in schools ====

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			'''Digital Library for Education''' (KIDS-D system)<br>

			[http://www.kids-d.org/ KIDS-D@SWU] is one of the digital libraries under the “Application of Digital Library for Education (KIDS-D system) project which aims to assist educational development by providing high quality, on-demand learning resources to school and university students and general public through the Internet. The project also promotes sharing of learning resources, knowledge and thinking between schools, universities, organizations and students.

			KIDS-D (Knowledge, Imagination, Discovery and Sharing - Digital) was [http://www.ait.ac.th/news-and-events/2009/news/kids-d-swu-launched-at-srinakharinwirot-university initiated by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in 2008] as the network of digital libraries for collecting and sharing digital learning resources, such as e-books, e-articles, e-documents and various forms of digital learning media, through the Internet. The AIT has invited organizations which share a similar philosophy to sign an academic agreement to promote knowledge to the public community.

			The first agreement was signed between AIT, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinakharinwirot_University Srinakharinwirot University] (SWU) and Office of the Basic Education Commission, Thailand’s Ministry of Education (OBEC) on 17 March 2008 at OBEC. The three parties agreed to jointly create KIDS-D digital library to provide learning resources for basic education to students, teachers, and interested public. Later SWU and AIT have expanded the idea of KIDS-D digital library to involve the [http://www.ipst.ac.th/eng/ Institute for the Promotion of Science] (IPST) and the [http://en.sipa.or.th/main.php?filename=index2 Software Industry Promotion Agency] (SIPA) in order to jointly collect quality learning resources into KIDS-D digital library.<br><br>

	=== Virtual initiatives in post-secondary education ===		=== Virtual initiatives in post-secondary education ===

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	*[[Thai Open University]] (STOU)		*[[Thai Open University]] (STOU)
	*[[Ramkhamhaeng University]] (public)		*[[Ramkhamhaeng University]] (public)
	*[[Assumption University]] (private).<br>		*[[Assumption University]] (private).<br>
			*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chulalongkorn_University Chulalongkorn University] (CU)<br>
			*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Institute_of_Technology Asian Institute of Technology] (international institution)<br>

	The development of distance learning in Thailand dates back to the 1970s. The first university in Thailand to provide formal instruction by distance was Ramkamhaeng University (RU), founded in 1971. The Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), established in 1978, was the first single-mode distance education institution. RU offers both on-campus and distance learning programs, while the STOU remains a single mode distance education (DE) institution.		The development of distance learning in Thailand dates back to the 1970s. The first university in Thailand to provide formal instruction by distance was Ramkamhaeng University (RU), founded in 1971. The Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), established in 1978, was the first single-mode distance education institution. RU offers both on-campus and distance learning programs, while the STOU remains a single mode distance education (DE) institution.
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	'''Ramkamhaeng University (RU)'''		'''Ramkamhaeng University (RU)'''

	Ramkamhaeng university offers 145 programs from foundation to doctoral level through its ten faculties. Mass Communication Technology, Political Science, Science,.Business Administration, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Humanities and Law. RU delivers its courses through a range of instructional approaches, including print-based teaching material, two-way satellite-based video-conferencing, radio and TV programs and e-learning.		[http://www.ru.ac.th/th/index.php Ramkamhaeng university] offers 145 programs from foundation to doctoral level through its ten faculties. Mass Communication Technology, Political Science, Science,.Business Administration, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Humanities and Law. RU delivers its courses through a range of instructional approaches, including print-based teaching material, two-way satellite-based video-conferencing, radio and TV programs and e-learning.

	RU has two Bangkok campuses and 22 regional campuses through which it provides short-courses and bachelor and masters level special programs across Thailand. The annual enrolment at RU is about 430,000, consisting of nearly 400,000 undergraduate and 35,000 graduate students		RU has two Bangkok campuses and 22 regional campuses through which it provides short-courses and bachelor and masters level special programs across Thailand. The annual enrolment at RU is about 430,000, consisting of nearly 400,000 undergraduate and 35,000 graduate students
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	Although printed-based materials remain the primary medium of distance education delivery at the two open universities in Thailand generally the increasing interest in the use of e-learning, m-learning and OER is widely reflected in the number of conferences and policy meetings in recent years. The wide uptake of e-learning can also be noted in a number of smaller institutions who have also begun to offer online courses using a range of LMS and content management systems (CMS).		Although printed-based materials remain the primary medium of distance education delivery at the two open universities in Thailand generally the increasing interest in the use of e-learning, m-learning and OER is widely reflected in the number of conferences and policy meetings in recent years. The wide uptake of e-learning can also be noted in a number of smaller institutions who have also begun to offer online courses using a range of LMS and content management systems (CMS).

	In 2005 Ramkhamhaeng University joined DTAC to create a mobile learning initative called [http://www.m-learning.ru.ac.th RU Cyberclass room]. The project provides university students and general public opportunity to learn via mobile phones. With DTAC's smart wireless network, students at every level can study university subjects, anytime and throughout the semester via mobile devices.<br>		In 2005 Ramkhamhaeng University joined DTAC to create a mobile learning initative called [http://www.m-learning.ru.ac.th RU Cyberclass room]. The project provides university students and general public opportunity to learn via mobile phones. With DTAC's smart wireless network, students at every level can study university subjects, anytime and throughout the semester via mobile devices.<br>

	<br> '''Open Courseware OER '''		<br> '''Open Courseware OER '''
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	The Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University is a partner of Thailand Cyber University and is tasked with the responsibility to produce e-learning materials for the Software Development Degree Program, which is a 100% distance learning program. It also hosts [http://cu-ocw.eng.chula.ac.th/cu/ Chula Open Courseware (OCW]) which is a twin project of [http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm MIT OCW]. In addition to translating MIT materials and distributing them online, the Faculty of Engineering develops class materials and provides them free-of-charge on the web through Chula OCW.<br> <br>		The Faculty of Engineering at Chulalongkorn University is a partner of Thailand Cyber University and is tasked with the responsibility to produce e-learning materials for the Software Development Degree Program, which is a 100% distance learning program. It also hosts [http://cu-ocw.eng.chula.ac.th/cu/ Chula Open Courseware (OCW]) which is a twin project of [http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm MIT OCW]. In addition to translating MIT materials and distributing them online, the Faculty of Engineering develops class materials and provides them free-of-charge on the web through Chula OCW.<br> <br>

	Chulalongkorn University also is part of a wider distance learning network in conjunction with the [http://gdln.org/ World Bank Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN)]. CU-GDLN was established as part of the [http://www.car.chula.ac.th/ Center of Academic Resources network (CARNET]) at CU.<br>		[http://www.chula.ac.th/en/ Chulalongkorn University] also is part of a wider distance learning network in conjunction with the [http://gdln.org/ World Bank Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN)]. CU-GDLN was established as part of the [http://www.car.chula.ac.th/ Center of Academic Resources network (CARNET]) at CU.<br>
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			'''Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)'''<br>

			The [http://www.ait.asia/ Asian Institute of Technology] (AIT) is an international institution for higher education based in Bangkok that specializes in engineering, advanced technologies, and management and planning. Its aim is to promote technological change and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region, through higher education, research and outreach. It was founded in 1959 as the SEATO Graduate School of Engineering with a mission to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. It has received funding from organizations and governments around the world and initially from SEATO members. In 2013 it joined the [http://www.aseancu.org/ Asian Cyber University] (ACU) project, which is based in Korea and links universities across ASEAN. The project contributes to reinforcing higher education in the ASEAN region by the means of e-learning, and strengthening international relationships between ASEAN Member States. ACU operates an interdependent Learning Contents Management System (LCMS) and a Learning Management System (LMS) based on each member institutes’ academic calendar and offers online e-learning courses in ACU major areas and special areas. <br>
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	== Lessons learnt ==		== Lessons learnt ==

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	'''Ramkamhaeng University (RU)'''		'''Ramkamhaeng University (RU)'''

	Ramkamhaeng university offers 145 programs from foundation to doctoral level through its ten faculties. Mass Communication Technology, Political Science, Science,.Business Administration, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Humanities and Law. RU delivers its courses through a range of instructional approaches, including print-based teaching material, two-way satellite-based video-conferencing, radio and TV programs and e-learning. ~~In 2005 it also embarked on 'RU Mobile Learning' project to create a new channel for university students and general people to access education via mobile phones~~		Ramkamhaeng university offers 145 programs from foundation to doctoral level through its ten faculties. Mass Communication Technology, Political Science, Science,.Business Administration, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Science, Humanities and Law. RU delivers its courses through a range of instructional approaches, including print-based teaching material, two-way satellite-based video-conferencing, radio and TV programs and e-learning.

	RU has two Bangkok campuses and 22 regional campuses through which it provides short-courses and bachelor and masters level special programs across Thailand. The annual enrolment at RU is about 430,000, consisting of nearly 400,000 undergraduate and 35,000 graduate students		RU has two Bangkok campuses and 22 regional campuses through which it provides short-courses and bachelor and masters level special programs across Thailand. The annual enrolment at RU is about 430,000, consisting of nearly 400,000 undergraduate and 35,000 graduate students

	Although printed-based materials remain the primary medium of distance education delivery at the two open universities in Thailand generally the increasing interest in the use of e-learning, m-learning and OER is widely reflected in the ~~nuimber~~ of conferences and policy meetings in recent years. The wide uptake of e-learning can also be noted in a number of smaller institutions who have also begun to offer online courses using a range of LMS and content management systems (CMS).		Although printed-based materials remain the primary medium of distance education delivery at the two open universities in Thailand generally the increasing interest in the use of e-learning, m-learning and OER is widely reflected in the number of conferences and policy meetings in recent years. The wide uptake of e-learning can also be noted in a number of smaller institutions who have also begun to offer online courses using a range of LMS and content management systems (CMS).

			In 2005 Ramkhamhaeng University joined DTAC to create a mobile learning initative called [http://www.m-learning.ru.ac.th RU Cyberclass room]. The project provides university students and general public opportunity to learn via mobile phones. With DTAC's smart wireless network, students at every level can study university subjects, anytime and throughout the semester via mobile devices.<br>

	<br> '''Open Courseware OER '''		<br> '''Open Courseware OER '''
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	Chulalongkorn University also is part of a wider distance learning network in conjunction with the [http://gdln.org/ World Bank Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN)]. CU-GDLN was established as part of the [http://www.car.chula.ac.th/ Center of Academic Resources network (CARNET]) at CU.<br>		Chulalongkorn University also is part of a wider distance learning network in conjunction with the [http://gdln.org/ World Bank Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN)]. CU-GDLN was established as part of the [http://www.car.chula.ac.th/ Center of Academic Resources network (CARNET]) at CU.<br>
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	== Lessons learnt ==		== Lessons learnt ==

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	[http://www.avist.org/ AVIST] is a virtual learning network for continuing professional development and advanced studies in science and technology, offering opportunities for real practical experience at participating universities. It was set up in 2005 and is hosted at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok.<br> <br>AVIST is also intended to be a virtual institute without a physical campus, based on the pilot site created in 2002. At the initial stages each ASEAN country offered some courses which are appropriate for sharing among insitutions. Steps towards joint accreditation and joint curricula are being developed. Courses are developed using VClass, an open source e-learning platform designed for delivering online courses through virtual classroom learning.		[http://www.avist.org/ AVIST] is a virtual learning network for continuing professional development and advanced studies in science and technology, offering opportunities for real practical experience at participating universities. It was set up in 2005 and is hosted at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok.<br> <br>AVIST is also intended to be a virtual institute without a physical campus, based on the pilot site created in 2002. At the initial stages each ASEAN country offered some courses which are appropriate for sharing among insitutions. Steps towards joint accreditation and joint curricula are being developed. Courses are developed using VClass, an open source e-learning platform designed for delivering online courses through virtual classroom learning.

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	'''Rajamangala University (RMUTI) and Thai Telecenters''' '''Community based MOOC'''<br>		'''Rajamangala University (RMUTI) and Thai Telecenters''' '''Community based MOOC'''<br>

	[http://community.telecentre.org/ Thai Telecentre.org] ~~has launched~~ a new [http://community.telecentre.org/profiles/blogs/thai-telecentres-conduct-massive-open-online-courses-for-the-marg telecentre based massive online open course] (MOOC) initiative for the marginal communities in the country. The MOOC will use the Public-Private Partnership Model for its pilot project and it will be fully supported by partners including Korat Municipality, the Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts at Rajamangala University (RMUTI), the Provincial Statistical Bureau and the Asia Pacific Telecentre Network. The marginalised people in Korat in Nakorn Rachasrima province will receive training courses focusing on literacy and English which will be conducted at 6-10 selected telecentres in the area.<br>		[http://community.telecentre.org/ Thai Telecentre.org] is launching a new [http://community.telecentre.org/profiles/blogs/thai-telecentres-conduct-massive-open-online-courses-for-the-marg telecentre based massive online open course] (MOOC) initiative for the marginal communities in the country. The MOOC will use the Public-Private Partnership Model for its pilot project and it will be fully supported by partners including Korat Municipality, the Faculty of Sciences and Liberal Arts at Rajamangala University (RMUTI), the Provincial Statistical Bureau and the Asia Pacific Telecentre Network. The marginalised people in Korat in Nakorn Rachasrima province will receive training courses focusing on literacy and English which will be conducted at 6-10 selected telecentres in the area.<br>

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	<br> '''Use of Google Apps for Education '''		<br> '''Use of Google Apps for Education '''

	Thailand has ~~recently~~ adopted Google Apps for Education, bringing students, teachers and personnel onto the cloud. In nine months ~~since~~ the official launch of Google Apps for Education in Thailand in 2012, thirteen universities ~~have already~~ joined this initiative bringing over 300,000 people from Thai HE institutions onto the Google Apps platform online.		Thailand has adopted Google Apps for Education, bringing students, teachers and personnel onto the cloud. In nine months following the official launch of Google Apps for Education in Thailand in 2012, thirteen universities joined this initiative bringing over 300,000 people from Thai HE institutions onto the Google Apps platform online.

	<br> '''E-Books:'''		<br> '''E-Books:'''

	[http://academic.kku.ac.th/ Academic and Information Technology Department], [http://kku.ac.th/?l=en Khon Kaen University] (KKU), Thailand ~~will launch~~ an ‘e-Book Store’ app called ‘KKU Bookish’ to promote reading and a less expensive mean to access academic textbooks. The university has initiated a project called KKU Bookish to create an e-Book Store in which academic textbooks ~~will be~~ made available for purchase in an electronic format. The e-Book Store app ~~will be~~ available on iOS and Android enabled mobile devices.		[http://academic.kku.ac.th/ Academic and Information Technology Department], [http://kku.ac.th/?l=en Khon Kaen University] (KKU), Thailand has launched an ‘e-Book Store’ app called ‘KKU Bookish’ to promote reading and a less expensive mean to access academic textbooks. The university has initiated a project called KKU Bookish to create an e-Book Store in which academic textbooks are made available for purchase in an electronic format. The e-Book Store app is available on iOS and Android enabled mobile devices.

	<br> '''E-learning systems used in Thai Higher Education and Government Institutions'''		<br> '''E-learning systems used in Thai Higher Education and Government Institutions'''
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	Chulalongkorn University also is part of a wider distance learning network in conjunction with the [http://gdln.org/ World Bank Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN)]. CU-GDLN was established as part of the [http://www.car.chula.ac.th/ Center of Academic Resources network (CARNET]) at CU.<br>		Chulalongkorn University also is part of a wider distance learning network in conjunction with the [http://gdln.org/ World Bank Global Distance Learning Network (GDLN)]. CU-GDLN was established as part of the [http://www.car.chula.ac.th/ Center of Academic Resources network (CARNET]) at CU.<br>
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	== Lessons learnt ==		== Lessons learnt ==

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	In partnership with Samsung, Assumption College (AC) provdes students with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, and has installed Samsung e-boards in classrooms. A learning management solution is deployed to link the devices to the e-board to enable teacher and students to interact via the system instantly. The Samsung Smart School project was first introduced to 250 students attending English programmes at Assumption College in Bangkok. More schools have joined the initative to participate at later stages under the the "[http://www.nationmultimedia.com/webmobile/business/Working-for-the-community-30228411.html Samsung Smart Learning Centre]" scheme with an enlarged number of participating institutions. <br>		In partnership with Samsung, Assumption College (AC) provdes students with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, and has installed Samsung e-boards in classrooms. A learning management solution is deployed to link the devices to the e-board to enable teacher and students to interact via the system instantly. The Samsung Smart School project was first introduced to 250 students attending English programmes at Assumption College in Bangkok. More schools have joined the initative to participate at later stages under the the "[http://www.nationmultimedia.com/webmobile/business/Working-for-the-community-30228411.html Samsung Smart Learning Centre]" scheme with an enlarged number of participating institutions. <br>

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	'''SAS Curriculum Pathways Project'''<br>		'''SAS Curriculum Pathways Project'''<br>

	The [http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/ SAS Curriculum Pathways platform] provides online curriculum resources for middle and high school students in Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, English, and Spanish. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn initiatiated this scheme in pilot form in 2010 to provide schools with e-learning across the country. This resulted in a partnership initative between SAS Software (Thailand), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). In 2012 the program reached 65 schools and in 2014 it is set to reach 195 schools. The NSTDA has also prepared social network tools using Facebook and Ning.com for educators to exchange their guidelines on various subjects, exchange experiences and help each other.<br>		The [http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/ SAS Curriculum Pathways platform] provides online curriculum resources for middle and high school students in Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, English, and Spanish. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn initiatiated this scheme in pilot form in 2010 to provide schools with e-learning across the country. This resulted in a partnership initative between SAS Software (Thailand), the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST), Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC). In 2012 the program reached 65 schools and in 2014 it is set to reach 195 schools. The NSTDA has also prepared social network tools using Facebook and Ning.com for educators to exchange their guidelines on various subjects, exchange experiences and help each other.<br>

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