The Open Source Learning Management System ILIAS. Case Studies in Public Education

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1 The Open Source Learning Management System ILIAS Case Studies in Public Education Presentation at the COSGov Conference Hanoi, September 29, 2005 by Matthias Kunkel ILIAS open University of Cologne

2 Content About ILIAS Features Case Study 1: BAköV Case Study 2: THW ILIAS Development Process

3 Content About ILIAS Features Case Study 1: BAköV Case Study 2: THW ILIAS Development Process

4 What is ILIAS?... stands for Integrated Learning, Information and CooperAtion System... integrates several tools for learning, information, working and authoring in one environment... supports learning and teaching processes in education, vocational and further training... can be adjusted to personal and organisational needs... is available as open source software and thus offers a reasonable and flexible solution for elearning projects

5 History of ILIAS Originally developed for VIRTUS project at University of Cologne in 1997/98 Aims of VIRTUS: Time independent distance learning Expansion of traditional functions in higher education by a webbased learning and working environment Improved communication between students and teachers Open Source Software since 2000 International user and developer network Multi-language support Regional competence centers for ILIAS users

6 ILIAS Cooperation and Development Network FH Aachen HS Bremen Bordeaux U. Erlangen U. BW HH U. Köln Novell PH Thurgau ETH Zürich PH Zürich FH Luzern JF COM hartung:consult U. Granada U. Giessen U. Karlsruhe k:solutions Maguma

7 Content About ILIAS Features Case Study 1: BAköV Case Study 2: THW ILIAS Development Process

8 elearning Processes Access and Information Distributing elearning materials Cooperative working Using and reading elearning materials Learning progress Communication (synchronous/asynchronous) Creating of contents Import of contents Administrating users and contents

9 Features

10 Features Personal desktop as individual working space of a user Personal items («my learning resources») Internal mail system Search engine Calendar Personal bookmark administration Personal profile with settings (e. g. language)

11 Features

12 Features Repository with all available learning objects, resources and services «world of knowledge» Learning modules (ILIAS, SCORM, AICC, HTML) and courses Test and assessment tool Integrated authoring environment Survey tool Exercises

13 Features ILIAS offers as well: Group system for cooperative learning and working Discussion forums Chat for synchronous communication Role-based access control for all repository objects Integrated administration of users, roles, categories and system settings User tracking and reporting Multi-language support

14 Content About ILIAS Features Case Study 1: BAköV Case Study 2: THW ILIAS Development Process

15 Case Study 1: BAköV BAköV = Federal academy for public administration Responsible for training of governmental employees in regional and federal ministries Clients: user in ministries

16 Case Study 1: BAköV Academy situated near Bonn but most of federal ministries are now in Berlin Strategy: Blended Learning Live lectures and classroom courses Additional elearning periods Training on-the-job Continuing education Professional development

17 Case Study 1: BAköV Long-time evaluation (open source and commercial LMS) Adopted ILIAS for institutional needs Look and corporate identity Additional features Buying standard content (i.e. SCORM modules) Creating content for special purposes All content offered in a «catalogue of services» Interface to existing training event management

18 Content About ILIAS Features of ILIAS Case Study 1: BAköV Case Study 2: THW ILIAS Development Process

19 e-learning Portal THW THW = Federal Technical Emergency Agency Technical Units for Water Damage and Hazards, Bridge Construction, Electricity and Water Supply Majority of teams are voluntary experts

20 Case Study 2: THW Requirements of THW: Most THW specialists are employed and volunteer for single missions Place-independent instruction and training courses in addition to weekend classroom training Preparing for missions in Germany and worldwide Updating technical and social skills

21 Case Study 2: THW Realisation: ILIAS as web-based learning management system Standardised training in course units Blended learning approach: classroom and online Interface to virtual classroom (ilink) for live conferences and tutoring

22 Case Study 2: THW Advantages: Specialists do not need always to go to a training center for mission preparation Makes engagement more attractive! Continously training between two classroom courses Less costs for travelling More time for training and preparation

23 Content About ILIAS Features of ILIAS Case Study 1: BAköV Case Study 2: THW ILIAS Development Process

24 Six Steps of ILIAS Development

25 Organisation and Tasks Coordination Team at Cologne University: Coordination of development efforts worldwide Definition of standards and interfaces Development of new functions and modules Quality control and publishing of releases Community workshops and public relations ILIAS Community: Evaluation, bugfixing, definition of requirements and usability Development of new functions and documentation Translation and maintenance of localized ILIAS versions Service Provider: Training and workshops Development and customizing ASP / Hosting of installations

26 Cooperative Software Development Exchange of concepts and visions Forum Bugfixing and development User 1 CVS User 2 ILIAS Cologne Documentati on ILIAS-Doc User 3 Testing User 4 Test System User 5 Homepag e User n New version Download

27 Thank you very much for your attention! Matthias Kunkel ILIAS open source Universität zu Köln For more information: