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self‐assessment tests( an essential part of the e‐course) and various multimedia objects such as animation, audio and video podcasts. The learner will follow the e‐course topic by topic( Goetzen et al 2012).
4. Structure of the curriculum
The curriculum has a modular structure which is presented in Figure 1. Therefore, the e‐course is divided into three modules: DMs Module, PA Module, and Contractors Module. The set of specific modules results from the need analysis done at the beginning of the project in all partner countries. Each module consists of a set of topics. Each topic includes a set of learning objects. Such an organization of the curriculum allows tailoring of the e‐course to the needs of the target groups. Each of the group needs specific knowledge which can be delivered as specialized topics available only to a particular group. At the same time, there are topics which are common for members of all groups( Goetzen et al 2012). Therefore, each target group will master its module independently from other groups.
All the topics are divided into four groups: common topics and topics specific for a particular target group. Their organization into modules together with topic titles and IDs is shown in Figure 2. Table 1 presents the detailed specification of the topics in terms of their content and learning outcomes.
Figure 2: Organization of the topics into the modules( topics are ordered from top to bottom) Table 1: The topics of the e‐course
Topic ID |
Content |
After studying the topic, the learner will know: |
C‐1 |
Introduction |
organization of the e‐course; topic goals; usage principles of the e‐platform |
C‐2 Main concepts related to interoperability
C‐3 Best European practices and pilot projects definition of PA, PS, e‐Government, and interoperability; e‐Government strategic focuses and maturity model; types of interoperability; main parties involved in development and usage of PS; interaction scenarios where interoperability is needed; benefits and beneficiaries of interoperability European programmes and large scale pilot projects( IDA I, IDA II, IDABC, ISA, eTEN, CIP ICT PSP, MODINIS, eCODEX, epSOS, PEPPOL, SPOCS, STORK) and their contribution to interoperability
C‐4 Best national practices and pilot projects
C‐5 Role of standardization, mechanisms of selection of appropriate standards and methods for ascertaining of compliance with requirements of interoperability examples of projects and systems specific for each partner country
essence of standardization processes; types of standards and standardization bodies; need for standards to achieve interoperability; methods of selection and evaluation of standards; conditions and limits for application of standards; European best practices in application of standardization to achieve interoperability;
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