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

我们的研究集中在一个独特的模式的开放式的“E-Learning平台”的建设和运行，使用视觉图像编码的信息。具体来说，我们为日本庆应义塾大学湘南藤泽校区的模块英语课程开发并管理了一个名为“Cyber Sensei”的新远程学习系统。在视觉图像的表达中应用寓教于乐的价值，以及学习材料的有效数字化，这两个都是基于从研究中获得的，这些更新的材料被采用以适应最好的混合媒体。项目开始时，VHS包含3D CG和基于电影的课程，CD-ROM包含模拟程序，采用了具有作业模板和BBS等互动元素的网页。由于CD-ROM中包含的模拟学习程序在强调寓教于乐的价值和加强学习的重要性方面发挥了重要作用，因此更新了用户界面设计并进行了多次测试。此外，为了使学习材料之间有效地协调一致，并测试新媒体的可能性，还测试了将所有材料转换为DVD的可能性。由于日本的宽带基础设施在学生中的渗透率出乎意料地高，因此在试用的基础上，使用了合适的视频编解码器，开始了流式视频内容的应用。为了控制内容的权利，正在测试DRM（数字权利管理）技术的引入。“网络老师”，其内容为基础的电子学习的概念，能够适应新的网络基础设施，是一个理想的模式，新的教育平台。

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.