1st course module -
Glass defects occurring while forming
The project partners have run short pilot courses (about 1h)
with the 1st module in UK, Romania, Czech Republic and Sweden.
The course is made with local languages for the four participating
countries.
This first netbased course for glass workers within hand made
glass production uses a virtual glass shop as user interface.
A lot of animations, photos, simulations, videos and sounds are
used to minimize the need of previous computer experience and
minimizing use of written text.
There is a close connection between the practical assignment
presented and theory.
The course participant gets explanations of the consequences of
different choices they make in the module.
Images from the production. Click to enlarge.
2nd course module -
Model of database for glass errors
It has an user interface based on web pages and
handles facts about glass errors. The database uses pictures,
videos, text, animations etc to illustrate glass errors. Links
are built in to the web pages to give easy access to a thesaurus
on specific words and expressions.
The module can be used both to look for a specific
glass error that has occurred and as a reference book for learning.
The database in not completed and only in English.
The database structure is easy to expand and use for other subjects.
We hope to be able to continue work on this module in new projects!
Project is closed and final report has
been handed in to EC. We are now looking for possibilities to start
new projects within e-learning and glass.
Pilot courses
Our pilot courses were highly appreciated and most participants were
very satisfied:
- they thought it was user friendly
- liked use of graphics etc
- thought it was a good way to learn as complement to books and practice.
VIRTUAL GLASS ACADEMY
- a pedagogical model for net-based learning (e-learning) with multimedia
support
Pedagogical model
Within the limits of the EC programme Leonardo da Vinci the pilot project
will develop a general pedagogical model.
Net-based learning for craft industry
This will test the possibilities with net-based learning for the crafts
industry.
Glass industry
The model will be developed and tested in co-operation with the glass
industry, among others.
Co-ordinating organisation
The Co-ordinating and contracting organisation of the project is the
Swedish Glass Research Institute, Glafo.
This project has been carried out with the support of the European
Community. The content of this project does not necessarily reflect the position
of the European Community or the National Agency, nor does it involve any responsibility
on their part.
