Introduction
Education has come a long way since the wax tablets of ancient Rome. Modern technology in all its forms is revolutionizing today’s learning process.
To a great extent, the Internet gives way to electronic learning. Web-based e-learning environments enable instant access to a myriad of relevant learning objects to all parties involved. These learning objects may range from simple announcements to full-fledged discussion forums or learning paths.
With broadband Internet access becoming commonplace, one novelty that the Web has seen over the past couple of years is the introduction of one-click video sharing. The ever so popular Web site YouTube is rife with often nonsensical digital video clips and continues to spur a variety of clones.
Evidently, that same video sharing technology can be harnessed to enrich e-learning environments. Teachers may provide video clips that clarify a single aspect of one or more courses, but also a recording of one of their lectures in its integrity, for instance.
This project aims to provide Vrije Universiteit Brussel with a streaming video platform, managed by its Onderwijsvernieuwing & OnderwijsServiceCentrum (OSC).