The document outlines an online video e-lecturing platform called BizBiz, which provides tools for distributed learning and international collaborations. It features browser-based technologies for video streaming, screen capture, and categorized recordings, aimed at enhancing GIS education, especially in rural areas. The platform includes various functionalities such as multi-webcam support, synchronized drawing on maps, and a metadata catalogue to aid in content delivery.

1. 10. SÄCHSISCHES GIS-FORUM-DRESDEN
GIS education using online video
lectures and BizBiz tool
BAppSci(IT) Raitis Bērziņš
raitis.berzins@va.lv

2. What is it?
Online video e-lecturing and conferencing
platform similar to:
GoToMeeting, DimDim, WebEx, iVisit
Internationalization, map integration, metadata
Can be used to support distributed learning in
rural areas and international projects

3. Underlaying technologies
Browser based (Cross-platform)
Red5 video streaming (open source)
Flash video frontend (simple config, legacy
support). HTML5 (?)
Java runtime for screen capture

4. Data flow
Categorized
Recordings
Online maps
Metadata catalogue
(DublinCore Lecture
info + Coverage tag)
Multi
Webcam
Screen capture

5. Screenshot – webpage demonstration

6. Synchronized drawing on maps

7. Lecture workflow
Public lecture mode – Testing mode – each student in seperate sandbox
1 Lecturer + slides, video etc. Lecturer can join each one
and monitor their work
Content generation = save screen
capture as slide

8. A few facts
http://bizbiz.mooo.com
Develop at
http://sourceforge.net/projects/bizbiz/
Contains translated (EN,CZ,BU,LT,LV,GR, IT) presentations
from SDI-EDU project, Naturnet Redime.
Is tested, translated and improved in within SDI-EDU project

9. Thank you for your attention