10 YEARSOF ADL IN "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY
10 YEARSOF ADL IN "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY

Summary/Abstract: The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) system was introduced in "Carol I" National Defence University (NDU), since October 2005. In these 10 years of existence, has managed to create an integrated, functional system, gaining experience and developing capabilities that have received international recognition. These capabilities and educational services not only address to the "Carol I" university, but to the entire staff of the Romanian Army and cover training, education and life long learning domains. NDU ADL system includes a series of Web-based solutions which are briefly described in the article. There are several approaches to the use of the ADL in NDU: full online courses, which ends with a certificate of participation, blended courses and online educational services support. Apart from these there may be mentioned online initial testing and use of Learning Management System as collaborative workspace. Even if we like it or not, technology will continue to evolve in all areas, whether we are talking about civil or military. From this point of view, it is sufficient to look at the statistics in Romania acquisition of information and communication technology. For this reason, for the Romanian military education system it is imperative the extension of ADL system that has proved fully its viability in the training and education of military and civilian personnel in order to meet the demands of the knowledge society.

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