OLIVE Framework for E-Learning Development at AIOU, Pakistan

Authors

  • NAZIR A. SANGI Department of Computer Science, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • MOIZ UDDIN AHMED Department of Computer Science, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Keywords:

OLIVE, ICT in Learning and Teaching, E-Learning, Online Education, LMS, Synchronous and Asynchronous Interaction

Abstract

New technologies have led to advanced approaches in education delivery at distance. Many models of e-learning and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) based educations are now in practice. Depending upon a good ICT infrastructure many activities of students and institutions can be supported. The Department of Computer Science at AIOU (Allama Iqbal Open University) initiated the ideas of online education. In this connection a concept of virtual university was presented which was later named as OLIVE (Open Learning Institute of Virtual Education). Over a period this conceptual model was converted into an e-learning framework for the purpose of implementation.
This paper presents process of converting conceptual framework of OLIVE into E-learning with relevant models. Detailed descriptions of their components along associated support systems were defined, which cover online academic development, deployment and assessment activities. The framework also provides an institutional model for student support, research and development and administrative tasks, specially needed by the institution.The progress of e-learning at the university has also been highlighted, and has been divided into four stages:
The first stage discusses the experimental development when the new mode of online education was introduced at university.
The second stage is the practical testing phase when a local LMS (Learning Management System) was developed and implemented. The developments of multimedia course instructions were also started at this stage.
During the third stage an Open source LMS “MOODLE” was customized according to needs and requirements of e-learning program with low Internet bandwidth.
At fourth stage, electronic assessment modes were conceived and experimented.
The paper also discusses the student survey result which was conducted during acceptance stage to evaluate technological and pedagogical parameters of e-learning mode

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Published

2018-12-10

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How to Cite

[1]
N. A. SANGI and M. U. AHMED, “OLIVE Framework for E-Learning Development at AIOU, Pakistan”, jictra, pp. 117–140, Dec. 2018, Accessed: Feb. 10, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://jictra.com.pk/index.php/jictra/article/view/41