Rich Lecture On Demand – A Bavarian Best Practice
Abstract: In Germany the state of Bavaria created an innovative concept of network centric e-learning called “The Virtual University of Bavaria” (VUB). This virtual university consists of a loosely coupled network of all universities in the state of Bavaria. One crucial element of the virtual courses is the “Lecture on Demand” (LoD) design. On the one hand video recordings of focused lectures or key presentations (“learning nuggets”) serve as a guide and initial content at the same time. On the other hand this material is enriched and interweaved with content that goes beyond the abilities of traditional off-line lectures. The general approach of the VUB and the specific concept of LoD are introduced. The production process of LoD e-learning packages is explained in detail. The look and feel of LoD is presented by best practice examples. These examples are illustrated by the user interface design for students as well as for LoD producers.