Implementation of a Learning Management System
Cyprus , 2007 to 2010
Compendium: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Background
- Training in use of the Learning Management System.
- Establishment of a Learning Management System.
The motivation of the initiative
Not available.
Participants
Ministry of Education and Culture, Pedagogical Institute, teachers, companies.
Aims and targets
Objectives of the initiative
To apply a Learning Management System with electronic content and communication abilities.
Target group
All students/approx. 110 000 students/100% of pupils attending State schools. All teachers at all levels of education: 13 000 (approximately).
Methods applied to reach the objective (technological and/or pedagogical)
Pedagogical/training teachers to use the system.
Strategy and actions
Level of implementation
Nationally. All State schools.
Implementation
A loan of €110m was obtained from the CEB and EIB. Additional funding of €20m from the European Social Fund.
Monitoring and evaluation
Funding/Cost effectiveness
Budget
In €:
2005: € -
2006: €1 637 725.14
2007: €750 613.91
2008: €690 564.79Sustainability/Transferability
Outcomes/impacts
Achievements
Specific results
Improvement of teachers’ and students’ digital skills.
Success factors
Lessons learnt
The content is used if good training is provided and the Learning Management System is simple to use.
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