VLE Development and Training Modules

As the geoDRR project entered its second semester, attention turned to developing the necessary electronic and learning supports for the MSc course.  In this phase of the project developed the VLE and prepared training modules for both students and staff.

Building the VLE

Novel Group led the development of the VLE, which was at the forefront this semester. The VLE design would allow for the integration of geomatics tools in a user-friendly manner; it gave them space for disaster simulations and analysis. This interactive platform has been designed to engage interactive learning modules that gave practical insights into disaster risk reduction strategies.

Content Development and Workshops

This included the work of Polish partners from the Silesian University of Technology, along with the others from Europe, in developing digital content on the VLE platform with their Southeast Asian counterparts. This involved developing course content, videos, and interactive exercises, making sure that what was being delivered had relevance to the newly designed curriculum.

Workshops on the usage of the VLE and newer methodologies of teaching were conducted. During these workshops, the academic, administrative, and technical staff of the partner universities were equipped with the necessary skills to deliver the MSc program. The set of workshops targeted the effective integration of digital tools into classroom settings and provided hands-on training with the VLE.

Highlight: Integration of Technology in Cooperation

The collaboration from the international perspective was strong this semester. The partners made sure that the VLE was technically sound and effective pedagogically in order to set up the official launch of the MSc next year. It would not have been possible to ensure the implementation of VLE successfully without the will to collaborate between the Institutions of Europe and Southeast Asia in overcoming the challenges.