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''Roskilde University '' ('''Roskilde Universitet''', RUC) supports part-time studies and blended learning. | ''Roskilde University '' ('''Roskilde Universitet''', RUC) supports part-time studies and blended learning. | ||
''Roskilde University is a state university founded in 1972 with the objective of providing research and education at the highest level in the fields of natural science, social science and the humanities. '' | ''Roskilde University is a state university founded in 1972 with the objective of providing research and education at the highest level in the fields of natural science, social science and the humanities. '' | ||
RUC's main office is in Roskilde, [[Denmark]]. | RUC's main office is in Roskilde, [[Denmark]]. | ||
The university has approximately [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/about/ About Roskilde University 8,000] students. | The university has approximately [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/about/ About Roskilde University 8,000] students. | ||
In the public minutes of one of the [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc/internesider/Referater/bestyrelse/Bilag/bi2007/bilag52007/ board meetings, on 19th October 2007], we can read “Faculty and students must learn to use sophisticated blended learning. They must use web-based projects, implement net-based exams, enable digital teaching and disseminate research, teaching and student-produced materials for the students and the public by means of digital media.” | |||
Within the framework of the Open University Act, Roskilde University provides opportunities for part-time education in the Basic Studies Programme for the Humanities, Mathematics, Philosophy and Theory of Science, Psychology, Adult Education and Communication as well as a number of master's programmes. Source: [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/studying/structure/] | Within the framework of the Open University Act, Roskilde University provides opportunities for part-time education in the Basic Studies Programme for the Humanities, Mathematics, Philosophy and Theory of Science, Psychology, Adult Education and Communication as well as a number of master's programmes. Source: [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/studying/structure/] | ||
This HEI presented a paper at the CAL'07 Conference in Dublin, March 26-28, 2007 in which RUC [http://rudar.ruc.dk/handle/1800/2368 analysed two cases of blended learning on campus in the light of diffusion theory and Causal Layered Analysis (PDF).] This shows us [http://rudar.ruc.dk/bitstream/1800/2368/1/shjj_cal07.pdf 2 types of lessons], of which the blended learning lesson takes up 8 class sessions instead of a 3-week workshop. | This HEI presented a paper at the CAL'07 Conference in Dublin, March 26-28, 2007 in which RUC [http://rudar.ruc.dk/handle/1800/2368 analysed two cases of blended learning on campus in the light of diffusion theory and Causal Layered Analysis (PDF).] This shows us [http://rudar.ruc.dk/bitstream/1800/2368/1/shjj_cal07.pdf 2 types of lessons], of which the blended learning lesson takes up 8 class sessions instead of a 3-week workshop. | ||
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A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQKSs_F-YsA YouTube video about the use of SAKAI in the Roskilde University is also available] | A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQKSs_F-YsA YouTube video about the use of SAKAI in the Roskilde University is also available] | ||
Interesting but on the subject of accessibility instead of e-learning, this RUC developed a [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc/sitemap/oplaesning/ tool which reads the web texts out loud] | Interesting but on the subject of accessibility instead of e-learning, this RUC developed a [http://www.ruc.dk/ruc/sitemap/oplaesning/ tool which reads the web texts out loud] | ||
Students of RUC can use STADS on-line student services to register for examinations and see what examinations they have passed or registered for. | Students of RUC can use STADS on-line student services to register for examinations and see what examinations they have passed or registered for. | ||
The Roskilde University’s web site is at http://www.ruc.dk | The Roskilde University’s web site is at http://www.ruc.dk | ||
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Revision as of 07:54, 19 April 2009
Roskilde University (Roskilde Universitet, RUC) supports part-time studies and blended learning.
Roskilde University is a state university founded in 1972 with the objective of providing research and education at the highest level in the fields of natural science, social science and the humanities.
RUC's main office is in Roskilde, Denmark.
The university has approximately About Roskilde University 8,000 students.
In the public minutes of one of the board meetings, on 19th October 2007, we can read “Faculty and students must learn to use sophisticated blended learning. They must use web-based projects, implement net-based exams, enable digital teaching and disseminate research, teaching and student-produced materials for the students and the public by means of digital media.”
Within the framework of the Open University Act, Roskilde University provides opportunities for part-time education in the Basic Studies Programme for the Humanities, Mathematics, Philosophy and Theory of Science, Psychology, Adult Education and Communication as well as a number of master's programmes. Source: [1]
This HEI presented a paper at the CAL'07 Conference in Dublin, March 26-28, 2007 in which RUC analysed two cases of blended learning on campus in the light of diffusion theory and Causal Layered Analysis (PDF). This shows us 2 types of lessons, of which the blended learning lesson takes up 8 class sessions instead of a 3-week workshop.
It is supported by SAKAI CLE , a free and open source Courseware Management System. The blended learning type lesson makes use of notice board, syllabus, roster and readings, presentations, lecture notes, assignments, calendar, chat, discussion forum, wiki, …
A YouTube video about the use of SAKAI in the Roskilde University is also available
Interesting but on the subject of accessibility instead of e-learning, this RUC developed a tool which reads the web texts out loud
Students of RUC can use STADS on-line student services to register for examinations and see what examinations they have passed or registered for.
The Roskilde University’s web site is at http://www.ruc.dk
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