Reception for the FsU - Observatoire de Paris

Reception for the FsU
Extrait du Observatoire de Paris centre de recherche et enseignement en astronomie et
astrophysique relevant du Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche.
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Reception for the FsU
Date de mise en ligne : mardi 8 octobre 2013
Observatoire de Paris centre de recherche et enseignement en astronomie et
astrophysique relevant du Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la
Recherche.
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Reception for the Diplôme d'Université en ligne "Fenêtres sur l'Univers" ("Window on the
Universe") : the pedagogical team will receive the students enrolled for the astronomy and
astrophysics course "Window on the Universe" ("Fenêtre sur l'Univers") ; this course leads
to the DU of the Observatoire de Paris or the ECTS (crédits d'enseignement LMD)
"Windows on the Universe" October 2013 session
The Observatoire de Paris proposes various distance training courses via the internet, on astronomy, astrophysics
and associated techniques ; the courses are tailored for a broad public.
This Saturday, the fifth of october 2013, signalled the start of the on-line course : Diplôme d'Université "Fenêtres
sur l'Univers" ("University diploma "Windows on the Universe") for students of the october 2013 class. Students
following distance training courses can in fact be geographically far from the observatory : some of them are even in
French speaking foreign countries.
The students are supervised by a technical and pedagogical team, composed of scientists and engineers of the
Observatoire de Paris. A variety of academic tracks are proposed at the Master or License level ; they can be
validated within the framework of the LMD.
Students have access to a personalized tutelage, ensured by a researcher-teacher, to on-line correction of exercises,
dialogue (direct or via a forum) with other students, and a system of page searching. They can participate in the
reception day organized by the Observatoire de Paris.
Reception day :
The purpose of the reception day is to initiate the distance training platform and to reflect on the distance training
system.
Présentation générale de la journée d'accueil FsU Prise de contact avec la plateforme de formation, les tuteurs
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enseignants-chercheurs et ingénieurs et les autres étudiants.
A general presentation is followed by a computerized practical exercise session, in order to familiarize oneself with
the computer and pedagogical tools.
Étudiants DU : prise en main de la plateforme "FsU" TP encadrés par les enseignants-chercheurs et ingénieurs :
utilisation de l'interface de formation, des outils pédagogiques et de communication
The participants have met the tutors and engineers who will supervise them during the course. They have also met
other students enrolled for the course.
Since they have spent an entire day (including meals) together, the various participants have been able to get to
know each other ; this will facilitate the use of the various communication tools made available to the students.
Finally, to finish off this reception day and the practical exercises, a group photograph in front of the historic building,
followed by a short summary around a drink.
FsU 2013 in numbers
Length of the training course :
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6 months to 2 years depending on the course chosen.
Enrolment in 2013 :
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54 enrolled for the october session (35 present at the reception day)
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For the pedagogical supervision of the students :
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32 astronomical tutors supervise the students ; they are mainly researcher-teachers at the Observatoire de
Paris, but a certain number are also from other research centres, such as Orleans University, the Institute of
Space Astrophysics of the University of Paris Sod, the CEA at Sac lay ...
Who is enrolled :
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30 % étudiants (University, engineering schools),
48 % working professionals (engineers, medical doctors, researchers, consultants ...)
22% retired and others
Where the students come from :
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North Africa : Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco
Europe : Luxemburg, Belgium
France : Provinces and the Ile de France
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