Syrian Virtual University

5 Years Experience MIT LINC

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Dr Talal Sheikhalard Success On behalf Dr Riad Daoudi

Virtual Education? Syrian Virtual University

SVU programs
Case Study Challenges

Why Virtual Education?

Due to fast changes in sciences, technologies and careers, there is a need for:

Continuous HRD in the marketplace Injection of Academic content to update the

workforces knowledge and skills

Advantages

Modern Technology and Educational Methods

Anywhere Anytime
Wide range of specializations Work and study at the same time (L3)

Learning Process
Five Components:

Students
Teachers

Content
Interaction

Assessment/Evaluation

Learning Process
In a conventional classroom:
Students Proctored exams Assessment Take home exams Projects Class Participation Assignments

Face-to-face Interaction Interaction

Transmits knowledge to student Teacher Content

Learning Process
In a virtual classroom:
Learner Students Proctored exams Assessment Take home exams Projects Class Participation Assignments Rich, Dynamic Interactive

Interaction
Facilitates and Teacher supervises student learning Content Teachers explanation skills

Virtual University

Integrated virtual environment (Students, Employees, Tutors) Virtual Classrooms Similar to conventional universities All student activities and tasks can be performed

Automated electronic administration

Developed interactive content

Virtual Education? Syrian Virtual University

SVU programs
Case Study Challenges

SVU Model
Facilities
Infrastructure: Access/Technology

-Build tele-centers with powerful PCs and fast internet connection

Language

- Preparatory year / Develop Arabic Programs

Payment difficulties

- Develop Arabic degrees at affordable fees

SVU Model
Learning Model

E-content / LMS Virtual Classroom (Synchronous Sessions/WebDemo) Asynchronous sessions/Recorded Asynchronous Communications (emails) Assessment Management System (AMS) Student Information System (SIS)

SVU Model

MHE Accreditation Internationally Accredited Degrees

University1 University2 University3 University4

SVU
Students
Career Planning Assessment and Guidance Advising Academic Support Pre-registration Technical Support Virtual Communities Discussion Forums requirements

Additional Services
- Bookstore - Virtual Library - Faculty Services - Professional Development - Tele-centers - Virtual Classrooms - Face-to-face - Career Services

SVU Degree Offerings

Associate: AA, AS, APS, etc. Bachelor: BA, BS, BBA, BIT, BGS, etc. Master: MA, MS, MBA, MIT, etc. Certificate: undergraduate, graduate, professional courses

SVU Sample Partners

Bellevue University Ohio University

Baker College Online

Greenwish University Portsmooth University Edexcel

Virtual Education? Syrian Virtual University

SVU programs
Case Study Challenges

SVU Sample Programs

1-Higher National Diploma (HND) Associate Degrees In Business and Computing Applications Internet Studies, Web Development and Programming, Management, Marketing, General Business In Association with Edexcel Arabic & English

2- Business Information Technology (BIT) Bachelor Degrees IT, Management, Marketing, General Business English Top-up for Associate degrees

SVU Sample Programs

3- Information Systems Engineering (ISE) 4 years (160 credit based engineering degree) 10 different specializations 4-Diploma in Educational Habilitation Diploma for bachelors looking for teaching habilitation One year program with 11 courses. Practical (In-class teaching course) 10 courses in education and psychology

SVU Sample Programs

New 2007-2008
5- Bachelor in Economics Business Administration Marketing Banking
6- Master in Business Administration

New Programs for Spring 2008

7- Bachelor in Law 8- Master in Web Technology 9- Master in Technology Management 10- Master in Quality Control

Virtual Education? Syrian Virtual University

SVU programs
Case Study Challenges

Higher National diploma (HND)

A Case Study

There is a huge need in the market place for undergraduates in Business and Computing Applications. Local universities were not able to move fast according to the market requirements. English skills is a must for graduated students.

Higher National diploma (HND) Business And Computing Applications A Case Study 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. e-business Development e-commerce Technology Internet Studies e-Commerce Project Supply chain Management Website design Marketing for ecommerce E-marketing Processes Integrated Marketing in e-commerce 10. Marketing Planning and Intelligence for eCommerce. 11. Global Marketplace 12. Data handling and Analysis. 13. Introduction to Programming 14. Programming Principles. 15. Data Analysis and Data Base Design 16. Personal Development

Higher National diploma (HND) Business And Computing Applications

- Not Satisfactory English level for most of A-HND students. - Learning English through virtual classroom does not improve the communication skills of Students. Due to poor voice quality of to the existing infrastructure.

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A Case Study

Higher National diploma (HND) Business And Computing Applications A Case Study + Computer & internet skills for all students.

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+ Classes of 20 students from all over the country and the world.
+ Richer experience and interactivity of learners + Increase in student numbers + Top up leading to a Bachelor degree

Virtual Education? Syrian Virtual University

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Case Study Challenges

1700 learner in 2005 & Cumulative total= 3500 + 2000 Learner in 2007 for the Students Educational Habilitation Diploma
1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
F0 3 20 03 SP 04 F0 4 20 04 SP 05 F0 5 20 05 SP 06 F0 6 20 06 SP 07 F0 7 20 07

Number of Students

Total BE ISE BIT HND

Virtual University
What about:
Law/Regulations and virtuality

It & Security
Staff

Staff

Challenges

Quality Control Awareness Campaign Sustainability

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