网络教学管理系统英文翻译

计算机科学与技术学院

毕业设计(论文)

英文翻译

论文题目高级程序设计语言网络教学平台——考试管理模块

指导教师余童兰职称讲师

学生姓名刘光亮学号20084440124 专业计算机科学与技术班级本08计算01班系主任吴取劲院长谭敏生

起止时间2011年11月25日至2012年6月6日

2011年12月9日

Designing E-learning Systems in Medical Education: A Case

Study

Dr. Ahmed. I. Albarrak

Family and Community Medicine

College of Medicine KSU, Riyadh, KSA

albarrak@.sa

Telephone: 00966557653684

Abstract：The continuous and fast advances in information technology have led to a significant change in the learning environment, and the creation of a new learning model where traditional learning is mixed with information technology tools to provide learners with an environment that enable them to freely choose their learning material wherever they are, share their comments and questions with their colleagues and teachers, and assess the knowledge they gained. In medical education, there are several challenges facing the design and implementation of such a system. These challenges include the huge and diverse amount of information that must be added in e-education systems, as well as the lack of information technology skills between students, and in some cases between instructors. King Saud University is one of the leading universities in the region which aims to implement the most advanced technologies to provide its students with all the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their fields. King Saud University hospitals have started the process of establishing a medical e-learning system containing the most up-to-date components in this field. This paper introduces the model and the system used by King Saud University Hospitals to integrate e-learning elements into the educational activities to form a blended learning environment where the students can utilize all sources of knowledge to improve their learning process, as well as the challenges faced during the design phase and how they were confronted.

Key words: e-learning, networks, teaching platform

1.Introduction

For ages, Education has been centered on attending classes day after day, listening to a lecturer who provides the necessary information, and going through exams to assess knowledge. Education focused on the material itself rather than the "learners" and the differences between their capabilities and learning skills [1].

The continuous and rapid advancement in information technology and communications led to the evolution of the E-learning environment. E-learning systems are educational systems that utilize information technology resources such as the Internet, networking, and multimedia applications to enhance the learning process. E-learning environments focus on the "learner" instead of the material itself. They allow the learners to study at their own pace according to their capabilities, communicate with colleagues and teachers through discussion groups and video conferencing, and assess themselves through online tests. E-learning environments provide the learners with the flexibility of studying regardless of their location, and time zone [2].

E-learning systems are usually used in distant learning enabling students in different continents to obtain graduate and post graduate degrees. E-learning systems can also be used in conjunction with traditional learning (blended or integrated learning) [3] to expand the resources available for students, and help them focus on their learning objectives.

E-learning systems have greatly expanded in recent years. In 2005, about 3.2 million students had one or more online course in the United States [4]. A growing number of universities across the world are now offering many courses that require either no or very little student attendance. E-learning is expected to grow even more with the growth of the Internet and information technology infra-structure.

E-learning systems can be divided into four major components [5]; the infra-structure which is responsible for transferring the learning material, as well as providing the physical storage for this material; the learning management system (LMS) which integrates all services for managing teaching and learning activities; the learning content management system (LCMS) provides services for managing content; and the set of tools responsible for distributing content and providing interaction functions. The information content provided is organized in containers called "learning objects" which provide, in