Silesian University of Technology

Distance Learning Platform is based on modular objectoriented dynamic learning environment, represents LMS (Learning Management Systems) technology, a software package designed to help educators create quality online courses. Currently on Distance Learning Platform at Silesian University of Technology are available over 520 online courses created for students of twelve University’s faculties. Number of Distance Learning Platform users exceeds 12000. Distance Learning Platform works as typically asynchronous e-learning service, but in the future more synchronous e-learning services will be added. Distance Learning Platform has great potential to create a successful e-learning experience by providing a plethora of excellent tools that can be used to enhance conventional classroom instruction, in hybrid courses, or any distance learning arrangements.

The Silesian University of Technology is a big university teaching approximately 33 000 of students. The University consists of 12 faculties which are based in Gliwice, Katowice and Zabrze. It also includes a subsidiary Engineering Education Center in Rybnik.