at
Graz University of Technology
submitted by
Thomas Dietinger
Institute for Information Processing and Computer Supported New Media (IICM),
Graz University of Technology
A-8010 Graz, Austria
2003
© Copyright 2003 by Thomas Dietinger
First reader: o.Univ.-Prof. Dr.Dr.h.c.mult. Hermann Maurer
Second reader: Doz.Dr. Frank Kappe
Aspekte von E-Learning Umgebungen
Dissertation zur Verleihung des akademischen Grades
Doktor der Technischen Wissenschaften
an der
Technischen Universität Graz
vorgelegt von
Thomas Dietinger
Institut für Informationsverarbeitung und Computergestützte neue Medien (IICM),
Technische Universität Graz
A-8010 Graz
2003
© Copyright 2003 by Thomas Dietinger
Diese Dissertation ist in englischer Sprache verfaßt.
Erster Begutachter: o.Univ.-Prof. Dr.Dr.h.c.mult. Hermann Maurer Zweiter Begutachter: Doz.Dr. Frank Kappe
Abstract
Tremendous advances in computer technology and the evolution of the Internet have led to new approaches in learning and training which are summarized under the term e-Learning. This thesis will explain what can be expected from e-Learning and although especially focused on the technological basis, will examine all kinds of requirements for e-Learning environments: pedagogical, functional and non functional requirements. A special chapter will be dedicated to all relevant standards in the field of eLearning due to its importance for increasing interoperability, cutting costs and gaining acceptance.
An example for a state of the art e-Learning system, which has been designed by and developed under the guidance of the author, will be given, successfully completed projects based on this environment will be presented to show