Elearning possibilities in Helia

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E-learning possibilities in Helia

• Eija Kalliala
• Eija.Kalliala_at_Helia.fi
• http//myy.helia.fi/kalei/

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Different possibilities

• Tietie cooperation
• http//www.helia.fi/tietie/
• Finnish Virtual Polytechnic (FVP)
• http//www.amk.fi/
• Helias own courses (also courses which Helia
  offers in Tietie or FVP)
• Winha, code VIR

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Tietie - Virtamk

• Tietie cooperation
• Started in 1995, Helia is the coordinator
• Information technology and business management
  degree programs
• Price 34 euroa / cr / student (Helia pays)
• FVP
• Started in 2002, Tampere polytechnic is the
  coordinator
• All degree programs, also the open polytechnic
• Different prices (Helia pays degree studies)

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Enrollment

• The student of Helia enrols
• In Helias courses in Winha
• In courses of other polytechnics (Tietie and FVP)
  in the portal of FVP http//www.amk.fi/ -gt
  Studies -gt Apply for courses (You have to
  register yourself to the portal)
• Your enrollment goes to your student counsellor
  who says yes or no
• Instructions
• www.helia.fi -gt Online learning
• www.helia.fi/tietie/ -gt Info in English -gt Spring
  2006 -gt Quick help

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Student experiences

• Learning in the Internet demands more but also
  gives more than traditional learning.
• Clear schedule and outlined material is
  essential.
• Students have to create their own schedule and
  find the time for e-learning.
• Personal feedback is excellent.
• Students expect teachers to be active.
• E-learning is suitable for the students current
  way of life (work, small children, work aboard).
• Groupwork keeps students involved in e-learning.