Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:51:13 +0000 From: Uma Kanjilal <uma_kanjilal@hotmail.com> Web Enhanced Training Programme on WINISIS<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> IGNOU-DSIR Initiative (http://www.winisis.ignou.ac.in) January 23- <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />February 22, 2004 Introduction: A pilot project of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) to develop a methodology for delivery of training programmes through e-learning mode taking WINISIS as an example. WINISIS is one of the most widely used information retrieval packages used for development of databases in library and information centres throughout the world. The training programme developed envisages delivery in both online as well as CD versions, providing multimedia based self-learning material with synchronous and asynchronous online interactive environment. The purpose of this training programme is to collect feedback from the participants about the effectiveness of the e-learning courseware. Objectives: The focus of the programme is to: � provide opportunity of learning the WINISIS package to those who are not able to do so otherwise; � facilitate self-learning through multimedia courseware; and � stimulate learning through online interaction with experts and peer group. Target Audience: The Programme is meant for: � LIS students minimum at degree level � LIS working professionals � LIS teachers This programme is at the beginners level. The advanced learners need not apply. The programme is available for both Indian and International participants especially from the SAARC and ASEAN countries. Course Structure The entire course content is divided into eleven modules. Each module contains reading material, slide shows, videos, e-tutorials and quiz. Some of the modules also have facility for hands on practice through simulation. Progress from one module to the next will depend on the successful completion of each module by self assessment tests. Modules Module 1 Database Concepts Module 2 Introduction to CDS/ISIS and WINISIS Module 3 WINISIS Installation Module 4 Menus and Dialog boxes in WINISIS Module 5 Database Design Module 6 Content Creation and Indexing Module 7 Information Retrieval Module 8 Formatting Language Module 9 Sorting and Printing Module 10 Database Conversion and Utilities Module 11 Web Enabled WINISIS Project Work (for final evaluation) The entire programme is required to be completed in 80 hours spread over a month�s time. Delivery Mechanism: The programme is designed in a manner that can cater to both category of users, those having unlimited as well as limited access to the Internet. The CD will contain the multimedia self-learning material whereas the Web will be used for the purpose of interaction both in a synchronous as well as asynchronous mode. Key features of the content delivery are: � Controlled Multimedia Components � Self Evaluation with Feedback � Interactive Learning Forum like Bulletin Board, E-mail, Chat sessions. � Additional Features like Calendar, Glossary, Related links, FAQs etc. � Online Project Evaluation How to Apply: Those desirous of participating in the training programme are requested to visit the training web site at http://www.winisis.ignou.ac.in for registration. Last date for registration is January 21, 2004. Only hundred participants will be registered on first-come first-serve basis. However, ten percent reservation is there for international participants. Selected participants will be informed through e-mail by January 22, 2004. Course Fee: Free Contact Person: Dr. Uma Kanjilal Project Coordinator (IGNOU-DSIR Project) & Reader, Library & Information Science Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi Pin- 110 068 Phone: +91 11 26961845 Fax: +91 11 26961845 e-mail: ukanjilal@ignou.ac.in ======================================================== Dr. (Ms) Uma Kanjilal Reader, Faculty of Library & Information Science Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU) New Delhi 110 067 E-mail:uma_kanjilal@hotmail.com ========================================================