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Global Education Guide for Success Russ Colbert Global Education Market Director Historical Perspective Traditional Class Room and Tools 1910 - First Educational Film Chalk boards -1841 Field Trips Desk, books, paper and pencil 2 The Class Rooms Evolving PCs, Interactive Video Conferencing, LCD Projectors, Electronic white boards, school networks, Internet broadband … Still have Desk, books, paper and pencil 3 Distance Learning History 2000s “Virtual Classroom” 1990s Interactive Videoconferencing 1980s 2-way video/2-way audio 1970s 1-way video/2-way audio Business TV (BTV) 1960s 1-way video/videotape 1950s Audio only A new model in Education-Convergence IT Instructional Tools Synchronous Learning VC Audio/Video Conferencing Teacher & Student Centric Asynchronous Learning TC Telecommunications H.323/H.320/Internet2 Cable/DSL/Broadband Communications Education Network 6 Global Customer Trends • • • • • • • TTC, Transparent Technology Synchronous & Asynchronous with multimedia for instructional design Effective, high quality, lower costs Interactive (blended learning approach) Teacher & Student Centric (Easy) Capabilities for Special Learning needs required (Closed Caption) Wireless connectivity no matter where you are! Education Building Blocks & Approach Students Teachers K-12 Higher Ed Districts National Networks Teaching Technology Global Content Education Applications, Services, and Programs Funding Training 8 Small Classroom Model Example#1 Single or Dual Monitor Solution Student locations Teacher Imperial County CA Office of Education/HSN 10 Small Classroom Example#2 CenterLine Motion Receive (People) Network Confidence & Graphics Monitor (Content) Student Camera VSX 7000, 7000s, 7000e or 8000 preference platform 18+ Student locations 11 Large Classroom Example CenterLine Motion Receive Confidence & Graphics Monitor mounted atop 42” educational cabinets Instructor work station Student Camera Document Camera and DVD/VCR VSX 8000 preferred platform Instructor Camera 18+ Student locations 12 Motion Receive Mounted atop 42” cabinet What’s Important Not the technology, BUT…what it supports interactivity how it empowers teachers & students how it increases enrollments how it is achieving equity and access how it saves time and resources Your Applications Access and Equity Dual Enrollments Diverse Learning Groups Cross-cultural exchanges Specialists Staff Development Rural/Urban Links Intrastate and International Locations Intra-district- works great for electronic field trips Reaching your Community Access to Content Content Providers Associations and Communities Libraries USDLA Museums CILC Cultural Centers TWICE Government TXDLA Military Global Leap Research Labs EEZ Content Content Collaboration 16 Heart 17 Click on Surgical Suite 18 Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles, CA 20 Examples of Recent Connections Smashing Global Barriers Alabama to PRC China China Georgia to Germany Texas to Australia/Africa Example of increased Educational Equity- CSD MO Global Nomads Group-Global Ship Medical Missions for Children CA to Singapore/Japan Business Curriculum Schools in Antarctica Nova Southeast University for degree and non-degree MBA curriculum 21 Africa Antarctica Global Nomads – World Experiences - True Learning World experiences brought live and interactively to your class Watch student reactions! Listen to the enthusiasm! 22 The Museum of Television and Radio Videoconferencing with the MT&R allows you access to our library of over 120,000 television and radio programs spanning 90 years of broadcast history 23 Professional Development to High Schools in CA 24 Guide for: Planning, design and implementation of any effective distance education environment should be driven by clearly defined instructional needs and objectives, rather than by technology. Build into facilities planning the potential for network growth, costeffective expansion of services and technology upgrades. This is best achieved by sticking to technology solutions that are standards compliant that can easily be upgraded via software. “Don R. Foshee” Environmental Considerations Issues that must be addressed to ensure successful room configuration: Acoustical requirements Lighting requirements Walls (paint) and Floors (carpet) Teaching from a Distance Mastering the Medium Overview Teaching Techniques Overcoming Reluctance Training the Teacher Personnel Responsibilities Factors for Success Accurate data Instructional Tools Distance Learning Overview History of electronic learning CODEC/Data Rate ? Interaction and participative learning The class and course- number of locations/students Time zones Group and individual projects Videotaping- do it with control The instructor - be yourself Teaching Techniques Classroom configuration Know the names Generate interaction Movement of teacher Eye contact Dress for TV class Class Breaks Instructional Periods Multi-point locations Audio add-in Teacher/Instructor Training Extremely Important to your success! Use a Teacher Checklist Two Levels to achieve C2: Equipment- basic operation skills Application Specific Trainingteaching techniques and course transitions ) Overcoming Reluctance To create a user/student response pattern, interactions must begin immediately. You may: Conduct a “roll-call” Use participatory exercises Eliminate the passive observers, use directed questioning techniques Schedule time for students to share experiences User Training Extremely Important to your success! Use a Training Checklist. Two Levels of Training: goal C2 Equipment- what happens when I push the buttons or icons Application Specific Trainingpresentation techniques Facilitator Responsibilities Equipment support to teacher Liaison to the teaching location Receive, secure and distribute course material Prompt student interaction Administer exams or evaluations Comply with network operations Ensure students can use equipment Not responsible for course content Factors for Success Equipment set-up and testing Stand-by plan in case of... Telephone- coordination purposes Fax Machine or File Transfer E-mail and Surface mail Recruiting Office hours Material procedures Recommendations Keep accurate records of: Students and teachers trained Courses completed Cost Avoided or Revenue generated Measure time saved Measure student success Instructional Tools 3P’s Plan Prepare Practice Teaching from a Distance Course Transitions Steps to success Graphic Considerations Instructional Design Steps for effective Course Transitions Step #1- discuss special requirements, view class Step #2- review graphics and curriculum Step #3- review display graphics (color, size and format). Can H.239 (People & Content) be used? Step #4- conduct teacher training, the time required varies, let the teacher practice, use Faculty Training Checklist (we can supply this checklist upon request) Steps continued Step #5- ensure all locations have classroom materials, text books, information and instructions Step #6- ensure remote site facilitators know what you desire For some classes conduct a practice teaching session Graphic Considerations Print in landscape format LARGE font size for text (center of page) Use paper hardcopy, not plastic transparencies (flat blue color works well) No more than 30 characters per line No more than 10 lines per page Check your graphics before class High Contrast of text Instructional Design “Courses and training must be of value to the student and provide information to solve problems. The best teaching strategies are to be employed, if not, you will achieve bad teaching to more individuals quicker” Dr. Eddyth N. Worley, Washington, DC Design a course with the e learning classroom in mind from design stage Consider the testing process Less time to deliver Lessons Learned Formalize teacher training Slight modifications (may be required) Standard Operating Proceduresensures success Batteries You should have: Teaching Contingency plan Real Measurable Benefits of your Solution Saves Resources and time Access and Equity of Education Generates Revenue (Higher Education) Increased course content value/Enrichment of Learning Allows the World to become your classroom Collaboration increases research and development Teachers and students empowered by access to real time information Education Applications, Services, & Programs Honors Program Reduced prices, memberships, apps training Tuition Reduction Program Professional development via your technology from Nova Southeastern University Back-to-School Blowout (Trade-in program) Free Industry memberships with purchase Education – “How we did it” case studies 44 Resources & Assistance Education Web Site http://www.polycom.com/education Content Provider Serchable Live Database http://www.polycom.com/education E-Rate Guide and Grant Assistance Program http://www.polycom.com/education Extensive Research and Whitepapers www.polycom.com/education Data Sheet/Presentations/Guides/User profiles/Applications www.polycom.com/education Day-in-the-Life www.polycom.com Segment Experts for: room design, applications training, references, presentations, key segment demonstrations, grant and funding assistance, assistance with content providers, partnerships and customer implementations and success information 45