Deanship of Information Technology The Deanship of Information and Technology was established in 1976. It supports developing information tools and systems for research, learning and management within the University and between the University and the rest of the world. The Deanship offers various services Information Management Systems Technical support Technical Support Department: it.tsd@kau.edu.sa Tel.:6952214 Ext Infrastructural support Systems and Programs Development Department, it.dsd@kau.edu.sa , Ext Project planning and management Advice and training Training and Public Relations Department, it.aad@kau.edu.sa Ext .: Internet services including University intranet access, remote access, email accounts, web hosting, University Electronic Directory Internet Services Department, it.isd@kau.edu.sa , Tel The Deanship aims to support E-University and it is currently revising all electronic documents and storing and documenting all information to limit the use of paper. Deanship of Distance Learning The Deanship of Distance Learning was established in 2005. The basic aim of the Deanship is to improve the learning process, which includes the faculty member, the student, the learning content, and connectivity and evaluation methods. This is done as follows 1. Applying the various pedagogical methods, multimedia and interactive material. Providing learning management systems (LMS), satellite channels and the Internet. Providing interactive features like virtual classrooms and e- forums. Providing qualified human resources that develop learning content. Creating an administrative environment and providing financial facilities . 6. Providing an academic assistant (Tutor) to aid faculty. Providing training programs about education for faculty, students and administrators. Implementation of quality assurance according to best standard practice. The Distance Learning System Distance Learning at KAU is reliant on three basic systems. The E-Learning Management Electronic System / EMES: An integrated computer system that manages the educational process and eases the process of interaction between student and faculty member. 2. The Virtual Classroom System Centra: Virtual classrooms provide lectures on the Internet based on the smart classroom environment and essentials needed by both teacher and student. One of the main instruments is the system of Open Interactive distance education, a technique that is one of the most advanced in the world. The most distinct functions of this system are:
