1200 lectures in 12 months: campus-wide classroom capture at university of new mexico valencia...
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1200 Lectures in 12 months: Campus-Wide Classroom Capture at University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
Najib Manea PhD.University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
AgendaUNM-Valencia CampusUNM-Valencia ClassroomAn overview of UNM-Valencia classroom
capture technology programObstacles and incentives to adoption of
classroom capture.Campus administration role .Classroom Capture ReportsThe future of classroom captureLearning ObjectsFuture Improvements and ChallengesSamples
UNM ValenciaA branch campus to UNM Main
Campus in Albuquerque since 1986
Serves as a community college to a
large rural area (Valencia, N.
Socorro, and W. Torrance Counties)
Serves over 2,300 students per
semester
22 Associate Degree or Certificate
Programs
Fall 2010
Headcount 2,338Full-time 1,141 49%Part-time 1,197 51%Male 826 35%Female 1,512 65%Average Age 27Dual Credit 280 12%
56% self identify as Hispanic58% are first generation college
students75% receive need-based grants and
loans
UNM Valencia Students
UNM-Valencia ClassroomIncludes standard technical
infrastructure for teaching & learning :Fixed data/video projection capability Internet connectivity at instructor
stationWireless student networkingStandard input devices (VCR and DVD) Hotline phone for instructor, pager,
and desktop link.Network drives for storage (Faculty +
Students).Flexible growth potential - able to
interface new devices.
Why do use Technology?
We use technology to: Increase students retention Increase student engagementMaintain interest in curriculum and making it
accessibleUse accumulated data to enhance lessons in the
futureMake more effective use of mediaBring the world into your classroom via use of the
internetAllow students to drive learning to a certain extent
Classroom Capture Selection Process
Before choosing Mediasite we did Study four classroom capture systems including Mediasite:
DemosTrialsStudying technical aspectsContacting other Universities/ InstitutionsQuotes
How did we fund the project?
The project was funded by HSI Title V grant:
Cooperating to Improve Rural Hispanic Student Success through Technology (Pilot-3 Classrooms):◦ P.I.: Dr. Najib Manea◦ UNM Valencia-UNM Los Alamos
STEM Graduation and Transfer Project (30 classrooms)
The Requirements for Launching the Program Classroom Infrastructure: Electric outlets/drops Teachers' workstations Podiums & Podiums customization for ventilation Locks & KVMs Audio/Video Equipment Cameras & Microphones DVD/VCR & Document cameras Smart Switching Mats Networking Bandwidth, Data Ports, & IP addresses
Mediasite System
Classroom Capture Server Cluster
Input Devices in our Classroom
We have a variety of Audio/Video devices in our classroom that include but not limited to:
Video SourcesAudio Sources Image Sources
Audio SourcesXLR Connection
RCA (Line Level)
1/8” Mini Jack
USB Connection
Video SourcesVideo camera
Webcam
Ceiling-mounted Camera
Image SourcesRGB/VGA (15 pin)Laptop/Tablet
Document Camera
Smart board
Microscope
Anything with a VGA out
Our Mediasite RecordersRack-mountable RL 29
Transportable (Mobile) ML 4
What do we capture in our classrooms?We capture actual classroom activities that
include:AudioVideoSupporting Material
◦ PowerPoint Slides◦ PC Applications◦ Digital White Boards◦ Document Camera Slides◦ Microscopes◦ …..
Sessions Types
Classroom sessionsSpecial occasionsGraduationGuest speakersVendors Installation/TutorialWebcasts
Faculty Planning
Content (Slides, links, videos, questions,..)LengthVideo/no VideoPublishing
◦ Formats (Video+ Slides, video, Audio+slides, audio)
Operator replaced by affordable technology (Camera + Mic)
Easy to useTransparent from the instructor’s
perspective
The ProcessCreate your content as usual (PowerPoint,
videos, simulation, …)Teach your classCapture system (Cam, Mic, and recorder)
captures you session and/or makes a live session.
Recorder FTPs the session to the serverSession will be publishedStudents can start viewing the sessions in
few minutes
Classroom Capture Technology Process
Schedule
Capture
Manage View
Distribution Methods
Live presentations.
On-Demand presentations.
Publishing presentations to a file folder or CDs.
Podcasting
Classroom Capture Reports
2008 2009 20100
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
2800
3000
3200
3400
3600
318 3410
232
1200
8
358
1800
40
412
3245
UNM-Valencia Classroom Capture Stats.
PresentersSessionsHoursViews
Server Activity
Incentives to Adoption of Classroom Capture(Students).
Enhance comprehension Improve study and review for:
◦ Homeworks◦ Reviewing for exams◦ Refreshing knowledge in preparation for other
classesReduce language barriersCatch-up in the event a class is missed due to
illness.Accessibility: sessions are automatically posted
to course pages where students can retrieve them alongside assignments, references and other course information.
Incentives to Adoption of Classroom Capture(Students).
Choice :(face-to-face and/or online) sectionsPlay segments of video rather than the entire
video to Maintain interestUniversally viewableBreaks the requirement for students to either:
◦ pay attention◦ take notes
Podcasting Interactive for personal preference• Works with all Platform • Minimal Technical Ability
Incentives to Adoption of Classroom Capture(Faculty).Automatic publishing, distribution, &
Management. Manual/Automatic start/stop/pause optionsLive and On-demand sessionsLearning styles
◦ Visual◦ Auditory
Allows faculty for pre-recording of lectures: As a supplementary material In case of a conference travel In case of Illness In case of domestic emergencies
Incentives to Adoption of Classroom Capture(Faculty).Reach off-campus learnersSelf-monitoring of lectures to study:
Content Style Interaction
Increases overall productivity Improves effectiveness of office hours by
spending less time answering routine course questions.
Provides assessment opportunities
Incentives to Adoption of Classroom Capture(Administrators)Supporting the on-line and hybrid classesBetter leverage existing technology and facility investmentsBoost usage of course management systems and smart classroomsProvides assessment opportunitiesMarketing tool Improve student learning and retention. Increase enrollment Enhance recruitment and outreachCapture campus events
Teaching & Learning Center Role in Classroom CaptureBehind the scene actions
◦ Configuring, Managing, Maintaining, and Scheduling
◦ Publishing (Web, Folders, or CD) Integrating within organization's IT structure
◦ Access to Web server and/or Webmaster◦ Partnerships with other units (WebCT)◦ Compatibility with other software used
(Browsers) Ongoing maintenance issues
◦ Staff willing to learn to use technology.◦ Support for faculty (settings, editing,….)
Campus Administration RoleFunding and infrastructureSupport for both staff and faculty. Integration with other entities within the
campus.Faculty Encouragement
Administration and Faculty Involvement
From the beginning they participated in: Attending several vendors demos including
MediasiteStudying technical aspectsStudying quotesGetting feedback from facultyAnnouncing the plan ahead of time.
Obstacles to Adoption of Classroom Capture.The perception that a drop in student
attendance will occur because:◦Students think that no need to be in class◦Any inconvenience can be a reason to
stay homeAttendant loss of interaction in classDecline in note takingFaculty resistance because:
◦Permanent recording of class◦Loss of control over content◦Random evaluation by administration
Faculty ResistancePaulo Freire (1973) once said that
“The answer does not lie in the rejection of the machine but in the humanization of man” (p.35).
Freire (1972) also said "It is not the media themselves which I criticize, but the way they are used" (p.136).
Dealing with FacultyInvolving Faculty from the beginningInsuring PrivacyTutorialsOn trial basisRequests from students servicesWorking with some studentsEdit some sessions as requested by
faculty members…..
The Challenges
Convincing all faculty members to be recorded and use the recorded sessions in their WebCT courses
Managing 30+ classrooms Enhancing whiteboards capturing
(Math)Enhancing Sound Quality Ability to interface new devices
Future Improvements
Enhancing science classes whiteboards writings sessions clarity
Using multiple cameras without operator
Automatic Integration with WebCTEnhancing audio qualityConvincing all faculty membersDocumenting H/W & S/W
troubleshooting.
Some Research Findings
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100 93
79 78 76
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Source: Insights regarding undergraduate preference for lecture capture UW-MADISON ONLINE-LEARNING STUDY
Future of Classroom CaptureRecent research indicates that lecture
capture integrated with other instructional technologies will be one of the cornerstones of pedagogical advancement over the next decade.
Learning ObjectsMetadata SCORMOptical character recognition(OCR)
What are the Learning Objects?Learning Objects are defined here as
any digital resource that can be reused to support learning.
Learning objects can be described in terms of their:◦Reusability derived from the concept
of reusing small programming segments in computer science.
◦Granularity that means the scope and size of a learning object.
Learning Objects Environment
STEM CenterLearning Objects Environment that will
host:◦Simulations◦Discussion sessions◦Tutorials◦Lectures◦Tutoring sessions◦Webcasting◦Podcasting
Samples
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