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“Astrophysique sur Mesure”, E-learning in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2011

Benoît Mosser ,
Audrey Delsanti ,
Damien Guillaume ,
Christian Balança  and
Chantal Balkowski
Benoît Mosser
Affiliation:
LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, CNRS, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Université Denis Diderot, Observatoire de Paris, 92195 Meudon cedex, France email: benoit.mosser@obspm.fr, audrey.delsanti@obspm.fr
Audrey Delsanti
Affiliation:
LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, CNRS, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Université Denis Diderot, Observatoire de Paris, 92195 Meudon cedex, France email: benoit.mosser@obspm.fr, audrey.delsanti@obspm.fr
Damien Guillaume
Affiliation:
UFE, Observatoire de Paris, 92195 Meudon cedex, France email: damien.guillaume@obspm.fr
Christian Balança
Affiliation:
LERMA, Observatoire de Paris, 92195 Meudon cedex, France email: christian.balanca@obspm.fr
Chantal Balkowski
Affiliation:
GEPI, Observatoire de Paris, 92195 Meudon cedex, France email: chantal.balkowski@obspm.fr
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Abstract

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“Astrophysique sur Mesure” (astrophysics made-to-measure) is a set of e-learning programmes started 4 years ago at the Paris Observatory. In order to deliver attractive and efficient programmes, we have added many multimedia tools to usual lectures: animations, Java applets. The programmes are presented on two different platforms. The first one offers the content of all the lectures in free access. A second platform with restricted access is provided to registered students taking part in the e-learning program and benefiting from the help of tutors. The development of these programs helps to increase the sphere of influence of astronomy taught at the Paris Observatory, hence to increase the presence of astronomy in various degree courses. Instead of teaching classical astronomy lectures to a happy few, we can bring astronomy and astrophysics to a wider audience.

Keywords

E-learningtutoringxml editor JAXE
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 733 - 740
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011

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