An Analysis and the Applications of Visual Literacy: Pragmatic Study for E-Learning and Open University Programs

我们的研究重点是通过视觉图像对信息进行编码，构建和运行一种独特的开放式网络学习平台模式。具体地说，我们为在日本庆应大学藤泽校区举办的模块英语课程开发并管理了一个新的远程学习系统--“Cyber Sensei”。将教育娱乐值的适当使用应用于视觉图像的表达，以及学习材料的有效数字化，两者都是基于研究获得的，这些更新的材料采用了适合最佳混合媒体的更新材料。项目从包含3D CG和基于电影的课堂课程的VHS开始，包含模拟程序的CD-ROM，以及带有交互元素的网页，如作业模板和论坛。由于光盘中包含的模拟学习程序在强调教育娱乐价值和加强学习重要性方面发挥了重要作用，因此对用户界面设计进行了更新，并多次进行测试。此外，为了在学习材料之间建立有效的一致性，并测试新媒体的可能性，测试了所有材料到DVD的转换。由于日本宽带基础设施在学生中的渗透率出人意料地高，应用流媒体视频内容的试验从使用合适的视频编解码器开始。为了控制内容的权限，正在测试引入DRM(数字权限管理)技术。“Cyber Sensei”以内容为基础的E-Learning理念，能够适应新的网络基础设施，是新教育平台的理想模式。

Our research focused on construction and operation of a distinctive model of an open-oriented "E-Learning Platform" by using visual image to code the information. To be specific, we developed and managed a new distance learning system called "Cyber Sensei" for Modular English class held at Shonan Fujisawa Campus of the Keio University, Japan. Applying the suited usage of edutainment values within the expression of visual images, and the effective digitization of learning materials, both based on what was acquired from the research, these updated materials adopted to fit the best mixed-media.Project started with VHS containing 3D CG and film based class lessons, CD-ROM containing simulation programs, and web pages with interactive elements such as templates for assignments and BBS were applied. Since, simulated learning programs contained in CD-ROM especially played a big-role in emphasizing edutainment values and to enforce importance of learning, user interface designs were updated and were tested several times. Also to create effective accordance between the learning materials, and to test the possibilities of a new media, transforming of all materials to DVD was tested.Due to the unexpected high infiltration of broadband infrastructures in Japan among students, applying of streaming video contents, which was done on a trial basis, started with the usage of suitable video codec. In order to control rights of the contents, introduction of DRM (Digital Rights Management) technologies are being tested. "Cyber Sensei", with its contents based E-Learning concept, capable of adapting it self to new network infrastructures, is an ideal model for new educational platform.