Eliminate the Delay Backlog in the Conduct of Pedagogical Activities by Distance Learning

Abstract

In large classes of enrolled students, Polytechnic University of Bobo Dioulasso (PUB) can not complete one academic year in 12 months. The major obstacle is the lack of infrastructure and qualified local teachers for conducting parallel coaching tutorial groups. These tutorials are carried out in group of up 50 students. The academic year can last 18 or 24 months. To address this problem, we propose a techno-pedagogical system. Technically, this project consists in strengthen the capacities of the PUB in IT resources and optimize their use. A Learning Management System (LMS) is implemented on the local network. The campus network, accessible from all sites of the PUB and student residences, allows access to the server at a rate of at least 10Mbps. The LMS is also available on Internet. On the pedagogical and organizational level, we conducted training for content experts and tutors in design and modular structure of courses, tutoring in distance learning. A team of two techno-pedagogues are empowered to manage this training system. Theoretical courses are run-face. Group works are driven remotely with the help of remote experts. This project would enable, in two years, to reduce the duration of an academic year to 12 months.