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resources and facilities at Alborz ICT University are similar
to best virtual universities in developed countries. The
Web platform or as it is often called “Learning Management
System” supports Farsi script and manages virtual classes.
Class communication, variety forms of class assessment,
students’ collaboration tools, and technology support resources
for other class activities are included into virtual classes.
Moreover, activities including student progress are tracked
and recorded by the Learning Management System throughout
the session.
In brief, facilities and resources associated with Alborz
ICT University include:
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Competent academic and tutors, teaching assistant
and laboratory demonstrators;
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The existence of human and machine support infrastructure
for educational activities;
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Digital library, and varied digital content (including
multimedia) for subjects that are offered by the
University;
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The possibility of group discussions via class bulletin
board and other tools;
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Formation of groups within a virtual class for conducting
team work tasks and activities;
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The use of educational simulation packages, and
access to relevant "open source" software packages
for in-house students' use;
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The use of integrated assessment with the course
content, and continuous student assessments throughout
the session;
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Frequent evaluations of the effectiveness of the
University’s teaching and learning activities
via students’ survey and other quality assurance
processes and procedures;
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Preparation of student profile where details of
student activities, marks, class contributions,
etc are recorded and used for different evaluation
scenarios;
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Physical space for face-to-face laboratory and workshop
classes as well as face-to-face introductory sessions
and final examinations;
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Provisions for physical educational space to meet
academic staff and teaching support staff (tutors)
as well as facilitating the progress of students’
group projects.
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