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Digital Textbook in Korea

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Center for Global Education at Asia Society
Center for Global Education at Asia Society

The document discusses Korea's digital textbook project which aims to improve access to education and learning quality through technology. It defines a digital textbook, outlines the project's pilot implementation and challenges. The project will develop 25 digital textbook titles by 2011 and equip 100 schools for testing. Key challenges include reducing infrastructure costs, proving academic benefits, ensuring quality assurance, and developing effective instructional models and content for the new platform.

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Digital Textbook in Korea Technology’s Role in Improving Access and Quality New Skills for a Global Innovation Society: Asia-Pacific Leaders Forum on Secondary Education March 24-26, 2008, New Delhi, India Prof. Okhwa Lee Chungbuk National University 忠北大學校 Korea [email_address]
Contents Need for a change Definition of digital textbook Pilot school of DT DT project for 2008 Issues and challenges
I. Need for a change   http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6f2c2eba77f39993d118 http://shifthappens.wikispaces.com/ Micro approach Spill over effect hoping to have educational paradigm shift
2. Printed Textbook Strength of printed textbooks Ubiquitous : easy to carry, small to bring, Easy access : no need for electricity, peripheral devices Relatively cheap Limits of printed textbooks Contents : easily out dated in the rapidly changing world Limits to the richness of contents due to the printing cost Textbook price is controlled by government more pages means higher cost, leads to high living cost Not reusable No multi media,…
3. Why Digital Textbook (DT) ? Need for new textbooks To cope with the fast changing world Easy and quick update of new contents Multimedia contents One source, many uses : textbook, reference book, dictionary, notebook Two way interaction Immediate on-task feedback Need for anywhere, anytime, Regaining the trust of formal education Support for the formal education Schools are recognized a place to get grades, not to get educated Lessening the bipolarization, private tutoring Providing quality learning opportunity regardless location, socio-economic status
1. The concept of digital textbook Ⅱ . Definition of digital textbook Connection to national knowledge DB Connection of contents owned by political / economical / social / cultural institutions Learning Management System Evaluation Tool Authoring Tool Multi-media Textbook Dictionary Hyperlink Data Searching Handbook / Exercise book
1. Concept of DT Definition of DT by MOE 2007 (Ministry of Education, 2007) Can be looked up whether at schools or homes regardless of time and space Integrates all the contents in pre-existing textbooks, references, workbooks, dictionaries and provides a multimedia learning environment including videos, animations and virtual world A student-centered textbook which is designed to promote various types of interaction and allows students to work according to their needs and levels
2. Components of DT MM contents Instructional content OS XMLbased functions viewer server DB Network terminal Related systems platform
3. Functions of DT Printed textbook Integrate tools for Instructional Management & authoring Interaction design (teacher, SS, contents) Contents development & DB design Integration of HW, SW, viewer Distribution, maintenance, Quality control strategy reference book multimedia dictionary Hyper link searching evaluation Instructional l management authoring Connect to the national knowledge DB Connect to contents from other social sectors
3. Functions of DT functions Sub-function Technology description and its applications contents provider textbook What the printed textbook can offer -> to accomplish through the printed book function (note taking, memo, storing pages etc) Instructional support module Multi-media Multimedia materials accessed by embedded / hyperlinks (image, pictures, video, animation, audio/sound, 3D etc) Reference book Supporting materials for the self guided instruction Dictionary Academic definition in Korean, English, Chinese, Encyclopedia, etc Access to the data search Easy access to the search (same subject in different grade, different subject, text/mm search) Hyperlink Various instructional materials provided (tutorial, simulation, game, Drill & Practice, etc) Expert’s help through interaction with the world (e-mail, Web BBS, hyperlink to the web site) Instructional management module Instruction’l managmt Students’ progress, Academic level, E-portfolio Tool for the access Connect to the world : evaluation sheet Providing individual contents Authoring tool Students driven contents development : text, image, graphics, Connect to the various digital textbooks Connect to the existing printed materials, Connect to various sectors,
6. S/W Structure & Service Plan Software Development of XML based viewer and update program Development of web programs, server programs and content management system using JAVA & JSP Viewer supporting window XP/Vista, Linux Web programs supporting IE 6.0/7.0 and Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Service Online and offline mode conversion according to the N/W environment Details of learning activities on the viewer Personal data transfer to the server to trace where & when Different displays for teachers and students after Login
Content Management System 7. DT System Structure Web Server Content SVR DB SVR Upload Content Creator Metadata Mgmt. Content File Mgmt. Content Packaging ON-Line OFF-Line Automatic Updating of Contents and Programs Interactivity Functions Except Interactivity Implement Personal History Saved in the Storage Media Learner Digital Textbook Textbook XML File Video Image Flash XML and Multimedia Content File
8. DT Content management System Download 4 Complement 5 Textbook Images and Texts Multimedia Content Data Content Metadata Textbook XML Production Program Platform Related Content Mgmt, System Textbook XML and Multimedia Content File Upload Registered Data Verification / Error File Correction Metadata Registration / Change / Removal 1 Upload 3 Digital Textbook Platform Content Packaging Program Textbook XML File Video Image Flash 2
9. Main Functions and Benefits Spontaneous interaction between the teacher and student to set the higher goal of learning improvement. The teacher can restructure the course. Various functions to support the self-managed learning and individual creative learning. Teacher Functions Lecture Material Upload Reference Library Note Attachment Learning Support & Encouragement Functions Search (Dictionary & Web) Hyperlink Authoring Tool Note Taking Self-Evaluation Voice Recording Interactive Functions Note Memo Bulletin Board & Discussion Room Real-time Evaluation
III. Pilot school of DT
III. Pilot school of DT Self directed instruction ( participation, instructional motivation, collaboration) 5,6 graders : DT use (math & science) Sanui primary school in Chungbuk (2006-2007) small rural school with 288 students, 6 classes
 
 
 
 
 
Speech recognition skills implied in English Case studies of content development
3D video contents in Social studies Case studies of content development
Result of DT : Project at Sanowi primary school academic achievement Satisfaction level (usability & classroom use) Lower middle level (25~50%) students got the highest increase A school: tablet PC B school : desk top PC at computer lab beneficial to the lower middle and lower achiever promotes students participation for instructional activities
IV. DT project for 2008
1. Roadmap of DT project Expected budget : 66 M US$ (2007-2011)
2. Vision and objectives The cultivation of the talented leaders of the future Need for cultivating the future human resources Need for developing future-oriented learning materials Basis for future-oriented, advanced education system Today’s young children are the new human resources who will play the leading role in Korea’s future It is necessary to build up a learning environment where learners can be more independent and creative by utilizing new information and communication technology (ICT). Create the best practices Encourage cooperation from related ministries and businesses to add value. Take the initiative in establishing the standard for technologies related to the digital textbook In order to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, we need future-oriented materials that transcend the limitation of paper textbooks. We need to improve the textbook system and introduce the digital textbook that is appropriate for the future learning environment. Participatory learning Active classrooms No discrimination In terms of receiving education
3. Master plan First stage (2002-2006) Basic study of DT Second stage (2007-2011) Development of digital textbooks (25 kinds) Management of pilot-testing schools (100 schools) Analysis of effectiveness & side effects Preparation for distribution/improvement in system Third stage (2013 ~ ) Distribution of DT This plan is in progress, adopting the changes of the environment
4. Details of the second stage in detail 1 Distribution plan for DT Planning for 2007-2012 Development of DT and Pilot test schools Finishing the second stage by 2012 DT prototype development project (‘07.6~10) 6 subjects from 5 th & 6 th at primary school level Korea/ESL/Math/Science/Music/Social Science Subjects physical exercise, fine art are limited for its priority evaluation study Adaptation of the result from the pilot test schools National platform development (‘07.12 ~ ‘08) Diverse platform : Windows, Linux, other standardized ones
4. Details of the second stage in detail 2 Pilot testing schools 20 schools : infrastructure establishment : ‘07.12 ~ ‘08.3 Equipped with E-board, TPC, NW Expanding pilot schools gradually Extending school level to secondary More contents development For the secondary curriculum 3 subjects from 7 th grade 2 subjects from 10 th grade Including other subjects into DT project : 2009
V. Challenges & Issues
1. High cost for infrastructure & equipments V. Challenges & Issues Now, high cost of a Tablet PC : 1,680 US$ Possibility of a learning device under 200$ Bench marking MIT OLPC, XO EEE PC by Asus Using open source software Using Linux can encourage the cost down Industries coming with solution for high power at low price When the quantity is guaranteed, industries can develop Open source software adaptation can press MS Windows price policy DT can be equivalent to Printing textbooks
2. Academic achievement Do students learn better with the digital textbook? After more exposure, If so, how would you know? Methodology to prove the effectiveness Contents quality How to do the quality assurance How to assure the pedagogy quality Benefits of using media : instructional activities embedded Learning community Possible? As fun as, as active as ones of social networking community in the cyber space?
3. Developing Instructional Models with DT Students to become self directed learner to make decisions on their own lessons appropriate to their levels Teachers to be an advisor and facilitator to guide the students role of national curriculum Assessment for soft skills required in 21 st C, unique competencies learned from ICT application Changes instructional roles of students & teachers
4. Contents development Contents development Activate the potential of DT creatively How to cope with the diverse applications of DT Meaning of the national curriculum Quality of teaching, teacher training is important

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Digital Textbook in Korea

  • 1. Digital Textbook in Korea Technology’s Role in Improving Access and Quality New Skills for a Global Innovation Society: Asia-Pacific Leaders Forum on Secondary Education March 24-26, 2008, New Delhi, India Prof. Okhwa Lee Chungbuk National University 忠北大學校 Korea [email_address]
  • 2. Contents Need for a change Definition of digital textbook Pilot school of DT DT project for 2008 Issues and challenges
  • 3. I. Need for a change   http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6f2c2eba77f39993d118 http://shifthappens.wikispaces.com/ Micro approach Spill over effect hoping to have educational paradigm shift
  • 4. 2. Printed Textbook Strength of printed textbooks Ubiquitous : easy to carry, small to bring, Easy access : no need for electricity, peripheral devices Relatively cheap Limits of printed textbooks Contents : easily out dated in the rapidly changing world Limits to the richness of contents due to the printing cost Textbook price is controlled by government more pages means higher cost, leads to high living cost Not reusable No multi media,…
  • 5. 3. Why Digital Textbook (DT) ? Need for new textbooks To cope with the fast changing world Easy and quick update of new contents Multimedia contents One source, many uses : textbook, reference book, dictionary, notebook Two way interaction Immediate on-task feedback Need for anywhere, anytime, Regaining the trust of formal education Support for the formal education Schools are recognized a place to get grades, not to get educated Lessening the bipolarization, private tutoring Providing quality learning opportunity regardless location, socio-economic status
  • 6. 1. The concept of digital textbook Ⅱ . Definition of digital textbook Connection to national knowledge DB Connection of contents owned by political / economical / social / cultural institutions Learning Management System Evaluation Tool Authoring Tool Multi-media Textbook Dictionary Hyperlink Data Searching Handbook / Exercise book
  • 7. 1. Concept of DT Definition of DT by MOE 2007 (Ministry of Education, 2007) Can be looked up whether at schools or homes regardless of time and space Integrates all the contents in pre-existing textbooks, references, workbooks, dictionaries and provides a multimedia learning environment including videos, animations and virtual world A student-centered textbook which is designed to promote various types of interaction and allows students to work according to their needs and levels
  • 8. 2. Components of DT MM contents Instructional content OS XMLbased functions viewer server DB Network terminal Related systems platform
  • 9. 3. Functions of DT Printed textbook Integrate tools for Instructional Management & authoring Interaction design (teacher, SS, contents) Contents development & DB design Integration of HW, SW, viewer Distribution, maintenance, Quality control strategy reference book multimedia dictionary Hyper link searching evaluation Instructional l management authoring Connect to the national knowledge DB Connect to contents from other social sectors
  • 10. 3. Functions of DT functions Sub-function Technology description and its applications contents provider textbook What the printed textbook can offer -> to accomplish through the printed book function (note taking, memo, storing pages etc) Instructional support module Multi-media Multimedia materials accessed by embedded / hyperlinks (image, pictures, video, animation, audio/sound, 3D etc) Reference book Supporting materials for the self guided instruction Dictionary Academic definition in Korean, English, Chinese, Encyclopedia, etc Access to the data search Easy access to the search (same subject in different grade, different subject, text/mm search) Hyperlink Various instructional materials provided (tutorial, simulation, game, Drill & Practice, etc) Expert’s help through interaction with the world (e-mail, Web BBS, hyperlink to the web site) Instructional management module Instruction’l managmt Students’ progress, Academic level, E-portfolio Tool for the access Connect to the world : evaluation sheet Providing individual contents Authoring tool Students driven contents development : text, image, graphics, Connect to the various digital textbooks Connect to the existing printed materials, Connect to various sectors,
  • 11. 6. S/W Structure & Service Plan Software Development of XML based viewer and update program Development of web programs, server programs and content management system using JAVA & JSP Viewer supporting window XP/Vista, Linux Web programs supporting IE 6.0/7.0 and Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Service Online and offline mode conversion according to the N/W environment Details of learning activities on the viewer Personal data transfer to the server to trace where & when Different displays for teachers and students after Login
  • 12. Content Management System 7. DT System Structure Web Server Content SVR DB SVR Upload Content Creator Metadata Mgmt. Content File Mgmt. Content Packaging ON-Line OFF-Line Automatic Updating of Contents and Programs Interactivity Functions Except Interactivity Implement Personal History Saved in the Storage Media Learner Digital Textbook Textbook XML File Video Image Flash XML and Multimedia Content File
  • 13. 8. DT Content management System Download 4 Complement 5 Textbook Images and Texts Multimedia Content Data Content Metadata Textbook XML Production Program Platform Related Content Mgmt, System Textbook XML and Multimedia Content File Upload Registered Data Verification / Error File Correction Metadata Registration / Change / Removal 1 Upload 3 Digital Textbook Platform Content Packaging Program Textbook XML File Video Image Flash 2
  • 14. 9. Main Functions and Benefits Spontaneous interaction between the teacher and student to set the higher goal of learning improvement. The teacher can restructure the course. Various functions to support the self-managed learning and individual creative learning. Teacher Functions Lecture Material Upload Reference Library Note Attachment Learning Support & Encouragement Functions Search (Dictionary & Web) Hyperlink Authoring Tool Note Taking Self-Evaluation Voice Recording Interactive Functions Note Memo Bulletin Board & Discussion Room Real-time Evaluation
  • 16. III. Pilot school of DT Self directed instruction ( participation, instructional motivation, collaboration) 5,6 graders : DT use (math & science) Sanui primary school in Chungbuk (2006-2007) small rural school with 288 students, 6 classes
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  • 22. Speech recognition skills implied in English Case studies of content development
  • 23. 3D video contents in Social studies Case studies of content development
  • 24. Result of DT : Project at Sanowi primary school academic achievement Satisfaction level (usability & classroom use) Lower middle level (25~50%) students got the highest increase A school: tablet PC B school : desk top PC at computer lab beneficial to the lower middle and lower achiever promotes students participation for instructional activities
  • 25. IV. DT project for 2008
  • 26. 1. Roadmap of DT project Expected budget : 66 M US$ (2007-2011)
  • 27. 2. Vision and objectives The cultivation of the talented leaders of the future Need for cultivating the future human resources Need for developing future-oriented learning materials Basis for future-oriented, advanced education system Today’s young children are the new human resources who will play the leading role in Korea’s future It is necessary to build up a learning environment where learners can be more independent and creative by utilizing new information and communication technology (ICT). Create the best practices Encourage cooperation from related ministries and businesses to add value. Take the initiative in establishing the standard for technologies related to the digital textbook In order to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, we need future-oriented materials that transcend the limitation of paper textbooks. We need to improve the textbook system and introduce the digital textbook that is appropriate for the future learning environment. Participatory learning Active classrooms No discrimination In terms of receiving education
  • 28. 3. Master plan First stage (2002-2006) Basic study of DT Second stage (2007-2011) Development of digital textbooks (25 kinds) Management of pilot-testing schools (100 schools) Analysis of effectiveness & side effects Preparation for distribution/improvement in system Third stage (2013 ~ ) Distribution of DT This plan is in progress, adopting the changes of the environment
  • 29. 4. Details of the second stage in detail 1 Distribution plan for DT Planning for 2007-2012 Development of DT and Pilot test schools Finishing the second stage by 2012 DT prototype development project (‘07.6~10) 6 subjects from 5 th & 6 th at primary school level Korea/ESL/Math/Science/Music/Social Science Subjects physical exercise, fine art are limited for its priority evaluation study Adaptation of the result from the pilot test schools National platform development (‘07.12 ~ ‘08) Diverse platform : Windows, Linux, other standardized ones
  • 30. 4. Details of the second stage in detail 2 Pilot testing schools 20 schools : infrastructure establishment : ‘07.12 ~ ‘08.3 Equipped with E-board, TPC, NW Expanding pilot schools gradually Extending school level to secondary More contents development For the secondary curriculum 3 subjects from 7 th grade 2 subjects from 10 th grade Including other subjects into DT project : 2009
  • 31. V. Challenges & Issues
  • 32. 1. High cost for infrastructure & equipments V. Challenges & Issues Now, high cost of a Tablet PC : 1,680 US$ Possibility of a learning device under 200$ Bench marking MIT OLPC, XO EEE PC by Asus Using open source software Using Linux can encourage the cost down Industries coming with solution for high power at low price When the quantity is guaranteed, industries can develop Open source software adaptation can press MS Windows price policy DT can be equivalent to Printing textbooks
  • 33. 2. Academic achievement Do students learn better with the digital textbook? After more exposure, If so, how would you know? Methodology to prove the effectiveness Contents quality How to do the quality assurance How to assure the pedagogy quality Benefits of using media : instructional activities embedded Learning community Possible? As fun as, as active as ones of social networking community in the cyber space?
  • 34. 3. Developing Instructional Models with DT Students to become self directed learner to make decisions on their own lessons appropriate to their levels Teachers to be an advisor and facilitator to guide the students role of national curriculum Assessment for soft skills required in 21 st C, unique competencies learned from ICT application Changes instructional roles of students & teachers
  • 35. 4. Contents development Contents development Activate the potential of DT creatively How to cope with the diverse applications of DT Meaning of the national curriculum Quality of teaching, teacher training is important