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

我们的研究重点是构建和运营一种独特的开放式“电子学习平台”模式，利用视觉图像对信息进行编码。具体来说，我们为日本庆应义塾大学藤泽尚南校区的模块化英语课程开发并管理了一个名为“Cyber Sensei”的新型远程学习系统。在视觉图像的表达中适当地运用寓教于乐的价值观，并有效地将学习材料数字化，这都是基于从研究中获得的，这些更新的材料采用了最好的混合媒体。项目开始于包含3D CG和基于电影的课堂课程的VHS，包含模拟程序的CD-ROM，以及包含交互元素的网页，如作业模板和BBS。由于包含在CD-ROM中的模拟学习程序在强调寓教于乐的价值和强化学习的重要性方面发挥了重要作用，因此用户界面设计进行了更新并进行了多次测试。为了在学习材料之间创造有效的一致性，并测试新媒体的可能性，将所有材料转换为DVD进行了测试。由于日本宽带基础设施在学生中的意外高度渗透，流媒体视频内容的试用从使用合适的视频编解码器开始。为了控制内容的版权，正在试验引进数字版权管理（DRM）技术。“网络老师”以其基于内容的电子学习理念，能够适应新的网络基础设施，是新型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.