ZMS eLearning Components: Addressing key factors for the efficient production of medical eLearning courses Online EDUCA 2003, Berlin Session “E-Learning Tools & Applications” Friday, Dec. 5th 2003, 14:30 - 16:00 h

ZMS 2.0 - Open Source Content Management for Science, Technology, and Medicine CMS based on the application server ZOPE (also Open Source) Main goal: simple tool for easy creation and management of homogenous and standardized content structures (XML) paradigm of "clean content": strict separation of content, layout, and design browser-based interface, authors aggregate atoms, staged workflows design-pattern approach (template adaption) shortens production cycle ensures project success developed & evaluated in the medical area perfectly suited for hospitals, research institutions, NGOs and small to medium-size international companies Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

ZMS eLearning Components (eLC) Configuring learning portals with an LMS/LCMS SCORM compliance content structures (manifest) delivery and learner tracking (SCORM-API) Modules for supporting "blended learning" scenarios (w/ tutor) quizzes, polls, mailing lists, chats, calendar Assessment (self-assessment, exams) Certification Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

Advantages high productivity in the "low-budget-area" fast & productive content creation, low maintenance efford quick & easy content publishing high content quality due to standardisation (XML, SCORM) integration of proprietory multimedia formats (Flash, QuickTime, PowerPoint, …) ongoing developments by medvalue.net and the OS community extensibility: e.g. crossmedia publishing due to medium neutral data formats and filter concepts Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

<a><i><b> ZMS standard objects root root/www-site folder system folder document, spec. document file text area, spec. object image table teaser, element, spec.teaser link, link collection note folder teaser teaser element document image table link collection text area <h1> <p> system folder <a><i><b> Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

ZMS eLC architecture LMS (Master) Participants Courses ('Course') personal data booked courses personal tracks Courses ('Course') calendar, mailing list, chat, groups, polls, Exams Learning content ('Course-Content') LCMS (Client) Content ('SCORMMetaset') Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

Status ZMS 2.0 ZMS eLC The role of medvalue.net 2 years on the Open Source marketplace several examples/references in medicine (hospitals, research institutions, NGOs pharma companies ) fast growing community (yahoo-user-group) ZMS eLC first released/documented with ZMS 2.0 evaluation in sample projects targets at SCORM compliance level 1 The role of medvalue.net ZMS core development, building perfect fit solutions consisting of a mix of training, coaching, implementation, migration, and content development content management & digital publishing consulting on a larger scale Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

Example certified education in medicine: EchoVisum - Basic Course Echocardiography Application area: ultrasound examinations of the human heart CME certification – Continuing Medical Education Special: Rich Media Assets for essential knowledge presentation and self- assessment/exam Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

Thanks for your attention! www.zms-publishing.com Fox NewMedia – New Media & Communication in Medicine Heriburgstr. 2d, 48157 Münster, Germany Ph.: +49 (0)251 16 24 54 45 Fax: +49 (0)251 16 24 54 48 E-mail: fox@FoxNewMedia.biz http://www.FoxNewMedia.biz Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

Self-Assessment with Rich Media Assets integrates SCORM comformant FlashMX movies with full tracking authentic content representation (ultrasound "loop" film) supports "active learning" by user involvement Auch das Testmaterial kann viel näher an den realen Daten und Vorgängen orientiert sein. Dazu ein Beispiel aus der Echokardiographie, beyond MC sozusagen: ... Das geht jetzt schon mehr in Richtung konstruktives Lernen ... Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003

»medvalue is a 'network of excellence' with consultants, agencies, and service providers with substantial expert knowledge and first class references in the medical and pharma sector.« Target: bundling of core competencies for innovative e-health projects tailored to the actual demands Topics: e-business strategies, knowledge management, web content management, disease management, certified education, e-publishing, e-detailing, e-trials, game based learning, ASP services Analyse/Konzept -> Pilotierung -> Evaluation -> Realisierung Medical Publishing, Single Source Publishing, game based Learning Dr. Thorsten Fox, PhD | Presentation Online EDUCA, Berlin, 12/05/2003