1. e-Learning Standards
and Software Systems
(數位學習標準及軟體系統)
National Central University, Taiwan
Fall 2011FTP Site:
IP: 140.115.53.84
Port: 8080
Account: se6026
Password: se6026pw
TA:簡淯鈞
thedisintegrate@hotmail.com
0917-397397

2. • Instructor: Timothy K. Shih (施國琛)
• Office: E6-B206
• Phone: 03-422-7151 x35206
• Email: timothykshih@gmail.com
– (do not send me e-mail for discussion,
please ask in class)
– (only send e-mail for policy issues)

3. This class is in English
• Course materials are provided in English
• Lectures are presented in English
• Questions are asked in English?
• Student Presentations are in English
• Student Reports are in English
• Exams (if necessary) are given in
English?

4. • Textbook: None (lecture materials from open
sources will be distributed)
• References: Research papers from top
journals/conferences will be distributed in the
class for references. Each student will select
two papers in a similar area for study. A paper
study report is required.
• Prerequisites: Knowledge of Programming

5. • Grading:
– Team Project 50% (programming project)
• Two students in a group
• Project proposal presentation (10%)
• Project in-class demonstration (20%)
• Project written report (20%)
– Paper study presentation 10% (per person)
– Paper study report 20% (per person)
– Quizzes 20% (per person)
• Late Penalties: Reports are due at the beginning of
the specified class time. For each day late, 10% of the
total graded points will be deducted. No work will be
accepted after two days late.

6. • Objectives:
– Distance Learning is considered as an application of
Information Engineering and Computer Science,
especially in the areas of multimedia presentations
and communications. This course is designed for
students with a background in Computer
Engineering (i.e., from CSIE or CS department).
Students are expected to learn knowledge of how to
develop distance learning software systems, as well
as to understand basic pedagogical issues for the
usability of these systems.

7. Lecture Outline (Basic)
• Overview of Distance Learning
Technologies
• Asynchronized Distance Learning
– Web 2.0 technologies
– Multimedia Presentations
• Synchronized Distance Learning
– Media Synchronization

8. Lecture Outline (Standards)
• Distance Learning Software Systems
(Demo)
• Sharable Content Object Reference
Model (SCORM)
• SCORM-Related Research Projects
• Question & Test Interoperability (QTI)
and Common Cartridge
– Common Cartridge will be discussed only if
time is available

9. Lecture Outline (Repository)
• Learning Object Repositories (with
CORDRA)
• Project Proposal Presentation (each
group will present for 10 minutes)

10. Lecture Outline (Advanced)
• Student-Problem Chart and Related
• Item Respond Theory

11. Lecture Outline (Advanced)
• Selected Topics for e-Learning
Technologies (optional)
– Human-Computer-Interaction
– Mobile Learning
– Game Based Learning
– Digital TV and MHP
• Project Demo (each group will present for
15 – 20 minutes)
• NCU Plugfest 2010