Collaboration through technology: moving from possibility to practice
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Led by Emma Smith, media services development coordinator, Jisc. With contribution from Anna-Wendy Stevenson, applied music programme leader, University of the Highlands and Islands. This session will explore the potential that technology can bring to all forms of collaboration, and consider the difference that it has made to some local organisations and their practices. Jisc Connect more in Scotland, 16 June 2016
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- 2. Media services from Jisc Emma Smith Media services development coordinator
- 3. Vscene Video conferencing services for the Jisc community
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- 13. A decade of growth - hours ofVC provided by Jisc 6/23/2016 13 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Aug-05 Jan-06 Jun-06 Nov-06 Apr-07 Sep-07 Feb-08 Jul-08 Dec-08 May-09 Oct-09 Mar-10 Aug-10 Jan-11 Jun-11 Nov-11 Apr-12 Sep-12 Feb-13 Jul-13 Dec-13 May-14 Oct-14 Mar-15 Aug-15 Hoursofvideoconference Month Hours of VC 12 per. Mov. Avg. (Hours of VC)
- 14. What are they doing with it? Purpose ofVC December 2015- total 1948 6/23/2016 14 9% 7% 12% 14% 3% 42% 2% 2% 2% 7% System testing Lecture Tutorial Teaching Research Admin/management meeting Event participation Training event/Demo… Interview QA tests
- 15. Usability review and backlog tickets 120 tiny changes, and some big ones…
- 16. Integration withVidyo infrastructure Vidyo Integrate scheduled VC features Uniform layout in call Recording for every V room Skype for Business No plugin- browser VC (WebRTC) SIP Telephone to V rooms Scaling on Demand Mobile App Big ticket feature for late 2016 Benefit of new infrastructure
- 19. Janet txt
- 20. Janet txt » Safely and securely distribute SMS messages that can be accessed from any internet enabled device » Integrate into management information systems to: › Send timely information on course changes, site closures, reminders, tutorials, deadlines, etc › Receive feedback from students and staff » Message individuals and groups » Real time delivery confirmation A comprehensive suite of secure SMS messaging services provided by PageOne 6/23/2016 20
- 21. Cloud
- 22. Cloud services and support from Jisc » Co-location and shared data centres » Financial X-Ray – understand the costs of your IT services » Data archiving framework agreement » Arcus portal for institutional management of Amazon Web Services usage » Board and committee paper management » Deals with Google and Microsoft for their cloud collaboration suites Helping institutions to move to the cloud 6/23/2016 22
- 23. Streaming and lecture capture
- 24. Streaming and lecture capture » Approached by customers » Focus groups » Lecture Capture is used by 63% of institutions and 65% are using media streaming tools* › *2014 Survey ofTechnology Enhanced Learning for higher education in the UK By RichardWalker, JulieVoce, Joe Nicholls, Elaine Swift, Jebar Ahmed, Sarah Horrigan and PhilVincent
- 25. Procurement framework » Community defined prioritised features » Multi supplier framework » At least three suppliers and a ‘preferred supplier’ » approved suppliers host their services and storage on Janet network » Institutions can use framework: › A) Directly purchase from the ‘preferred supplier’ › B) Engage suppliers in a mini competition
- 26. Anchor tenants » We would like up to 10 institutions to be listed on the procurement as ‘AnchorTenants’ » Not a commitment to purchase » Indicates a strong vote of interest » Demonstrates an active market to suppliers
- 28. Aims and benefits » Benefits: universities › Increased exposure for the university and its experts › National and International broadcasters › Reduced time demands on academics » Benefits: broadcasters › Access to experts › Reliable connection To enable universities to make real time video contributions to television broadcasters
- 29. Globelynx » Fully managed service » Link to National and International broadcasters » On-call support service » Directory/booking service » Installation and repair service for HD on site equipment, if required › Training for camera user available too
- 30. Hub
- 34. Funded projects » LOLA in a Box – Royal College of Music » ImmersiveTeleperformance – Falmouth University » Making Connections – Liverpool John Moores University 6/23/2016 34
- 35. » Arts and humanities special interest group › UK network of peers that have a need to use technology › Explore relevant technologies and identify new technologies › Participation in projects and activities » Freely, loanable equipment › LOLA and UltraGrid
- 36. jisc.ac.uk Emma Smith Media services development coordinator Emma.Smith@jisc.ac.uk 6/23/2016 36
- 37. Developing musical communities of practice using technology Case study: BA (Hons) Applied Music with the University of the Highlands and Islands
- 38. Overview » Innovative » Inclusive » First Graduates » 101 students enrolled 2015-16 » National and international engagement BA (Hons) Applied Music Innovative 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 38
- 39. Community of practice Developing musical communities of practice using technology23/06/2016 4
- 40. Opening doors Developing musical communities of practice using technology23/06/2016 5
- 41. Landscape of Learning » 9 academic partners » Distributed staff » Varied demographic » Scattered students 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 41
- 42. Blended Learning Model Online 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 42
- 43. Blended Learning Model Video conference 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 43
- 44. Blended Learning Model One to one tuition in students’ local community 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 44
- 45. Blended Learning Model 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 45
- 46. Blended Learning Model Residencies 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 46
- 47. Networked residencies Virtual Residencies 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 47
- 48. International collaboration 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 48
- 49. Motivational Virtual Residencies 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 49
- 50. Networked residencies Virtual Residencies 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 50
- 51. International collaboration 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 51
- 52. Free- flow residencies 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 52
- 53. » Research active staff in NMP » Research active staff composition and community engagement Towards networked music performance 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 53
- 54. Technology and aristotle 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 54
- 55. jisc.ac.uk Anna-Wendy Stevenson Programme Leader BA (Hons) Applied Music Anna.Stevenson@uhi.ac.uk 23/06/2016 Developing musical communities of practice using technology 55
Editor's Notes
- Introduction to Vscene Describe the main features What it is used for Upcoming developments and how you can influence the direction.
- Vscene is the Jisc videoconference service. Including the previous incarnation of JVCS it has been in service for 21 years! It enables education and research to coordinate all their videoconferences and interoperate between hardware systems and browser conferencing. Obviously this is the login page, and you can see that as well as native accounts we allow you to link your account to your Institutional Login, using the UK federation.
- From the main page (admin screen shot so busy example) explain top two box areas. 2 major modes of use – scheduled conferences and Virtual Rooms The scheduled conferences appear on the left and the Virtual rooms on the right Clicking the little cameras anywhere left you launch a conference or join a room. Talk about Scheduled conferences first.
- Conferences con be simply launched by adding one more person and clicking start, but more options are available Describe two columns with People and Video systems Set a time or just launch now Recurrance for e.g. Every Tuesday at 10am – Major use case for Vscene is supporting lectures Favourites added by default, but list appears of all VC system that can be accessed Any conference can be recorded or streamed Keep adding people or guests (next slide)
- Guest can be anyone and have a number of ways to be added. Can be sent a number to dial from their VC system Can be emailed a URL and added on their browser Telephone guests also possible in VCs Once all the people are added click schedule or launch now.
- When the conference is live all the Managers (booker and others) can manage all features Add/remove more participants Start, pause, Stop recording and streaming Tweak volumes for each participant Mute audio or video Extend the time Change the layout of the participants in the conference.
- Back to main page. Virtual rooms are another way to use Vscene and are very popular due to their flexibility Any user can create virtual rooms. Rooms are permanent virtual spaces with persistent connection details that can be shared. Rooms can be Private (not listed on Vscene and the owner shares the details and invites people) Public (listed on Vscene and can be seen and joined by anyone) To Join a room just click the little camera (next slide)
- You have two options Join via Your browser Enter the room via a hardware system that is registered on Vscene (A VC system is shown here) We’ll show you the Browser options
- We’re in a Virtual room with two colleagues all on their browsers All the features you’d expect Mute mic / camera, full screen, And share Desktop (click next slide)
- Mark is showing you where to click to choose the application that you want to share with the other participants.
- JVCS and then Vscene (from Aug 2014) has shown around 15% growth most years and is still showing healthy growth. You can see the regular pattern of each year and terms
- You can see that the service is used for a rough third for admin/project meetings and anotjer third for education delivery, the combined lecture, tutorial, teaching.
- A usability review in late 2015 has brought in a lot of often very small usability changes to improve user understanding. For example providing more help files. Describing some of the terminology of the site more. We also plan to make some major feature additions this year (see next slide.)
- The new Vidyo infrastructure provides some immediate and longer term benefits The items in blue are just some of the benefits that will be integrated and launched in August 2016 The items in orange are our medium term plans for new features that we can now deliver.
- We use Ideascale to enable users to vote up new features that they would find useful, or suggest ideas for improvments.
- It can be used as a notification tool (like reminders you get from doctors, delivery confirmations etc) Can also be used as a promotional tool for e.g. events, guest speakers, social gatherings
- Recently we've been approached by customers to see what we were doing in this space We previously ran some focus groups to understand what customers were using and how they were using it Ucisa report
- Currently scoping the idea of a framework agreement with the top suppliers We would like to know from customers if this would be of use to you all (maybe a show of hands?) And if those in room would be interested in helping us to scope main features that must be included by an framework supplier
- An anchor tenant is an institution willing to be named on our procurement exercise, as a potential first customer via the framework. No financial commitment necessary An institution can choose not to use the framework in future should they wish. We have had positive interest from suppliers to be a part of a framework, and would like to show them a list of specific institutions interested in this area.
- Images show Prof, Barrie Houlihan on BBC discussing the Athletics doping scandal
- Jisc have a relationship with Globelynx, whom uni's can purchase fully managed equipment from (images are examples of an office set up and a portable system). Globelynx are part of the Press Association, so can link institutions to all national and international broadcasters
- Jisc have partially funded 3 x hubs across the UK. Institutions in the surrounding area can use these systems to speak to broadcasters. York, St Andrews, Nottingham, Durham, Warwick and Lancaster also have own Globelynx systems (not hubs)
- Stats showing the usage of the 3 hubs in the first 6 months (sept 15-Mar 16) Topics including: VW emissions scandal, Athletics doping, FIFA elections, Terrorism, Hillsborough verdict, Tim Peake/space etc
- B/g: Growing interest from the community Visits from NRENs Attendance at previous events, looking at sector So0.... Jisc has investigated technology and actively encourages usage/provides advice and support Also organised workshops and demonstrations to showcase this technology including the international event - Network Performing Arts Production Workshop in 2015, which takes place every year, alternating between Europe and US.
- Showcases at the workshop included performances from 3 x funded Jisc projects to encourage collaboration and take up of technology. 3 x projects: 1. Royal College of Music designed a more portable LOLA system, for use round the College – tested with Royal Northern College of Music and Royal Danish Academy of Music, Copenhagen. Outcome = collaborations ongoing 2. Falmouth University and Contact Theatre, Manchester worked on a collaborative dance performance using technology developed at Falmouth.Outcome = technology developed further & used in performance between Miami and Cuba 3. Liverpool John Moores Uni worked with Edinburgh Napier Uni and Nova Southeastern Uni, Florida for a collaborative dance/music performance.Outcome = collab. project now part of curriculum
- SIG – open to all. Representatives already from UK universities and theatres interested in collaboration and technology LOLA: Low latency video transmission, to allow musicians to play together, simultaneously in real time Currently between 2 end points (maximum distance approx. 3500 km) but group have a beta version of 3 site version SD and HD Between 20Mb (compressed, 640x480 @ 30 fps) – 2Gb connection (full uncompressed HD @ 60fps) needed As low as 5ms latency Specific hardware needed to keep latency low UltraGrid: Software platform for high-quality video (up to 8K) and audio transmissions, Linux/Windows/Mac OS compatible, Commodity hardware can be used, Used in performance & master classes, medicine, cinematography, etc, Required bandwidth from 22Mbps (compressed HD @ 30 fps) to 3.5Gbps (uncompressed 4k @ 25 fps)
- The first year of the degree and the 3rd residency – at Celtic Connections in Glasgow – these are our current graduates. These students are located in Shetland, Orkney, Outer Hebrides, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Moray
- ‘The course makes it possible for students to learn wherever they want to be based. ………The fact that lectures are delivered over Video Conference makes this course really flexible, which is especially useful for musicians: it gave me the chance to gain experience outwith my education (for example playing tours in Scotland or Europe) without missing any lectures’. (4th year student)
- 95% of students using jabber as opposed to college access using VC technology Tutorial style
- We have also facilitated performance practice tutoring with professional tutors located abroad in the USA through using Skype. E.g American bass tutor Carol Kaye famous for her session recordings including Beach Boys albums.
- Key to the success of collaboration and music making amongst student cohort Face to face in different locations throughout Scotland Provide learning and exploration of different cultural landscapes. Promotion of degree through high profile performance opportunities integrated into residencies Students pay and organise their own transport and accommodation. Residencies are mandatory and attendance and participation is embedded into ensemble modules
- Networked residencies an initiative to enhance learning through working in student groups and address issues of access. In a bid to Deal with large numbers Develop music technology skills Develop focused groups- deeper learning Simulate aspects of current practice within the recording world
- International collaborative dimension provides enhanced learning a sense of wider sense of connectivity. Collaborations with Universities in Australia and Sweden.
- Students collaborate with others in the programme on a student led project either face to face or using online technologies including video conference and file sharing.
- Empowering to individuals, inclusion, process equal to the outcome.