The Integrated e-Learning System-RAPSODY Based on Distance Ecology Model and Its Practice

The modern information technology society is starting to increasingly demand computer - and information communication literacy from all its members, disregarding their actual social background or working place. Our main research goal is to propose a framework for and, moreover, develop, an integrated e-Learning system, called RAPSODY. In this paper, we describe briefly the structure, function and mechanism of RAPSODY based on the Distance Ecological Model. We focus on discussing the educational meaning of this model with regard to the new learning ecology, based on multi-modality and new learning forms and situations. We also report about our experiences with the introducing of our practical program, as well as about the framework, settings, actual implementation and first results. The target objective of this program is the harmonization of university level educational research, society practice and practical business. We analyze these results and the problems we encountered, as well as offer constructive solutions.