The document discusses applications of video conferencing and streaming for distance learning. It describes how these technologies can be used for traditional teaching, field trips, school announcements, and classroom capture and playback. Benefits include increasing access to expert teachers, reducing travel costs, and allowing students to access material on-demand for review. Costs for equipment can range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on needs. Popular manufacturers include Cisco, Polycom, and Radvision.

1. Video Conferencing and Streaming for Distance Learning

2. Welcome! Video Conferencing and Video Streaming What are the applications? What are some of the benefits, impact on learning? What equipment will I typically need? What will it cost me? Bonus: other considerations… Presentation Background

3. Applications deployed by schools around the US All focused on use of video in the classroom Video conferencing and streaming K-8, HS, Higher Education examples This is a “best practices” presentation Solutions are eligible for federal funding (E-Rate) Presentation Background

4. Video Conferencing What is Video Conferencing? Two-way video communication A way to bridge distance A way to be in multiple places at once A way to bring students to new adventures A way to interact with your students and peers A way to reduce travel A way to promote going green A way to reduce costs Let’s look at some applications…..

5. Traditional Teaching

6. Traditional Teaching Teacher for each physical location Teachers teach same students each day Students interact with same classmates each day Guest speakers must physically travel to location Class creativity limited to in-house supplies Teacher expertise limited to a single location

7. Remote Teaching with Video Conferencing

8. Increases reach of expert teachers Connects geographically distant classrooms Reduces or eliminates unnecessary travel Guest speakers from anywhere in the world Change in routine – variety! Saves $$ Reference: Arkansas DOE, Mike Lar Benefits

9. Field Trips

10. Traditional Field Trips Schools rely on physical transportation to move students to areas of interest A great deal of advance planning is required; chaperones, permission slips, liability insurance Costs are expensive for transportation thus limiting location choices Not very “Go Green” friendly

11. Virtual Field Trips

12. Benefits Distance is no longer a factor Broaden cultural exposure Visit new places of interest Museums, parks, theaters, aquariums Reduction in travel costs A greater number of events can be planned Reduction in liability Reference: Becky Brownfield and IDSolutions

13. Camera Microphone Codec IR Remote, control MCU, Gatekeeper Monitor High Definition system? You bet! Equipment

14. Entry level - $7,500 to $10,000 Mid level - $10,000 to $25,000 High level - $25,000 to $50,000 Custom - $50,000 to ???? Costs

15. Data sharing (ie: your laptop or PC) Multipoint conferences Camera – tracking, single or dual system Wireless or fixed microphone(s) Projector or monitor Fixed or portable (cart) system Ceiling or monitor based speakers Other Considerations?

16. Cisco/Tandberg Logitech/Lifesize Polycom Radvision Vidyo Manufacturers

17. Video Streaming What is Video Streaming? One-way video communication A way to bridge distance A way to be in multiple places at once A way to bring students to new adventures A way to broadcast messages to your students and peers A way to reduce travel A way to promote going green A way to reduce costs Let’s look at some applications…..

18. Morning News and Current Events

19. Today’s News and Current Events Teachers discuss current news events News based on network TV or Internet Some use TVs in the classroom for live events Students engagement …questionable

20. Student Newscasts (Webcasts) Students take turns delivering the news to their fellow students via a webcast Better engagement through participation Newscast delivered throughout school to classrooms and other schools Teachers can expand on certain news topics and students are more likely to engage in conversations Reference: Ridgefield Schools, Josh Smith

21. School Announcements

22. Traditional School Announcements Teachers waste time rounding up all the students Everyone waits in auditorium for announcement Principal delivers announcement Time wasted getting everyone back to classroom

23. School Announcements (Webcasts) Principal can deliver the announcement from their office through live webcast Students and teachers watch the announcement from the classroom using a PC and projector No time wasted on moving students around Frequency of announcements increase Communication accuracy improves Reference: Glastonbury Schools, Bryan Czapla

24. Cable TV Distribution

25. Traditional TV in the Classroom TV in the classroom connected to a separate coax network Separate coax infrastructure to purchase and maintain Recording required a VCR (and usually help) Web access, PC applications and TV access over separate networks

26. TV over IP in the Classroom A PC connected to a projector provides the TV Teachers can use computer to seamlessly integrate live cable TV events into their classroom curriculum TV channels can be recorded with a single mouse click (ie: Tivo) Teachers can re-use recorded segments of the TV programs at a later time on-demand to help develop their own custom curriculum Reference: Ridgefield Schools, Josh Smith

27. Classroom Capture, Delivery Playback

28. Classroom Capture, Delivery Playback Audio, Video and Media can be captured The captured material can be posted to an on-demand server for future playback Students can view the material on-demand Great for repetition and retention Study tool before a test Tool for students who do not like to raise their hands in class or need additional review time Reference: Arkansas DOE, Mike Lar

29. VCR Tapes, Video On Demand

30. VCR Tape Service  Video On Demand Teachers can access assets directly from PC Assets can be previously created or purchased Access from the video-on-demand server Assets shown on classroom TV or digital projector Reference: Glendale Community College, Scott Kozakiewicz

31. Streaming – Webcasting

32. Logistics lead to restrictions on who can attend special events (graduations, sports, etc.) Weather can impact outdoor events Events can be webcast live to overflow rooms and via Internet to those who could not attend Events can also be recorded and stored Events can be turned into DVDs for parents or past alumni for use in fund raising efforts Reference: Ridgefield Schools, Josh Smith and Meade County Schools, Jerry Pile Streaming – Webcasting

33. Encoder Camera/Microphone Decoders/Set-top Boxes Video-On-Demand Server Management and Control Portal Classroom PC’s and Projector Equipment?

34. Entry level - $5,000 Mid level - $10,000 to $25,000 High level - $25,000 to $50,000 Custom - $50,000 and up Costs?

35. Platform – MAC or PC Media Formats Recording Playback (video on demand) User Access (Permissions) Reporting Metadata Assignment Other Considerations?

36. VBrick Accordent Video Furnace/Haivision VSI/Infovalue Viewcast Manufacturers?

37. Teachers Record classroom sessions for absent/remote students Improve the accuracy of communication; repetition and retention Access on-demand content anytime from your PC to a projector Host a virtual field trip to museums, parks, remote locations Increase reach by live streaming to other schools, classrooms Develop assignments that connect to video assets Media Specialists Convert assets to digital format and deliver on-demand Reduce administration for VCR tape checkout Improve response times for asset availability Ensure compliance with Teach and Copyright Acts Streaming Video: Helping Faculty

38. Pat Cassella VP of Marketing and East Coast Sales [email_address] 203-479-3506 Office 203-980-6928 Cell ID Solutions + Contact Information National Video Solution Integrator We integrate video solutions for Distance Learning Multiple Video Conferencing and Streaming Partners