prepared for: june 22, 2011. changing student expectations technology: whats next? safety &...
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Emerging EducationTechnologies
Prepared for:
June 22, 2011
Agenda
Changing Student Expectations
Technology: what’s next?
Safety & Security
Planning a “Technology Friendly” Building
Changing Expectations
Changing Expectations¨ Differing Points of View in the Classroom:
• Baby Boomers (Born 1946 – 1964)
• Generation X (Born 1965 to 1978)
• Generation Y (Born 1979 to 1994)
¨ Very different ideas, desires, learning preferences
¨ Greater emphasis on collaboration
¨ Addressing individual expectations a
significant challenge!
1. Source: Harvard Business Review, July 2010
The Generational ShiftBaby Boomers Generations X Millennial
E-Mail isOne more thing to do, another thing to learn
The best way to stay in touch
Not nearly as good as instant messaging
and blogging
Instant messaging is…
Another distraction popping up on my
screen
A good, quick way to get things done
Like breathing – I can carry on seven
conversations at once
Text messages are… For Techie kidsGood for short
messagesWhat I do all day long
Mobile video messaging is…
No idea A novelty Common place
Power point is…Effective and professional
My right armPretty boring in a
speech and hard to make interesting
Face to face meetings are…
VitalKey. I need to know
people to understand what’s important
Uncomfortable, confrontational and
overly formal
Search engines are…Useful but not trustworthy
How did we survive without Google and
Wikipedia
My super-tool. My home page and lots
more…
Conference calls are…
The next best thing to a meeting
The way we work these days
An opportunity to multitask while
“listening”
Source: Accenture, via Corenet Global Workplace Community
Changing Expectations¨ Differing Points of View in the Classroom:
• Baby Boomers (Born 1946 – 1964)
• Generation X (Born 1965 to 1978)
• Generation Y (Born 1979 to 1994)
¨ Very different ideas, desires, learning preferences
¨ Greater emphasis on collaboration
¨ Addressing individual expectations a
significant challenge!
1. Source: Harvard Business Review, July 2010
Changing Expectations¨ Tech Savvy Generation dominates¨ Many bring an Internet capable device to class¨ Increasing demand for access to course
materials, anywhere, anytime, from any device
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5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
Attends Physical Classrooms Only
Takes Some Classes Online
Takes All Classes Online
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Higher Education Online Student Population
Total Number of US Higher Education Students in Physical Classrooms Versus Online Schools
Now
In 5 Years
Trends in Technology:
36 Month Forecast
Traditional Technology Deployment
“Converged” / IP Network
Endpoint DevicesControl Devices
IP Backbone Network
“Cloud Computing”¨ Devices Untethered from Applications
¨ Many Students Bring Web-Capable Devices
¨ Web Accessible Applications:• Can be more cost effective, use participants’ device • Dependent upon strong IP Network• Truly “anything anywhere”• iTunes University, polleverywhere.com
¨ Pay-As-You-Go “Software as a Service”• Microsoft Word by the use?
Wireless Matures¨ Long Term Battle between WiFi, 4G, WiMax
“Major” Advances in Voice
¨ Single handset, single number likely in 24 months
¨ “Presence” will provide a new level of access• Makes Presence known• Highly customized call treatment• Always in the user’s control• Custom Applications possible:
Example: Skill Finder Google Voice
On the Go:
Cellular
Work:Office
Wireless
Home:Wireless
Connection
“Major” Advances in Voice
¨ Single handset, single number likely in 24 months
¨ “Presence” will provide a new level of access• Makes Presence known• Highly customized call treatment• Always in the user’s control• Custom Applications possible:
Example: Skill Finder Google Voice
Collaboration Comes of Age
¨ Will Augment Face-to-Face Teaching
¨ Truly Useful Tools Emerging
¨ Likely to drive demand
for Video Capture
in classrooms
¨ Voice, in whatever form, is a critical part of:• Collaboration Tools
• Lecture “Capture,” Podcasting
• Desktop Video/ Video Conferencing / Telepresence
Classroom Technologies
¨ Fully “Mediated” Rooms• HD Video, Presentation Systems with
multiple points of input
• Document Camera
• Strong Wireless Network
• Student Collaboration, Feedback Tools
• Secure location for equipment
• Abundant electrical outlets for student use
¨ Typically multiple standards¨ Need Consistent components, Controls¨ To Lectern or not to Lectern?¨ Don’t overlook training & video storage
Safety and Security
¨ Required in a Post 9/11 World
¨ Mass Notification Increasingly Important:• Digital Signage
• Text
• Page
• Displays on Telephones
• Seize A/V Displays
¨ Intelligent Analytics:• Facial Recognition
• Shot Spotter
• Abandoned Bag Scanner
Intruder on
Campus
Ones to Watch…
¨ Voice Recognition
¨ Speech to Text
¨ RFID
¨ Nanotechnology
Designing “Technology Friendly Space”
Wired vs. Wireless¨ Category 5E is the minimum
recommended grade: Cat 5 is dead!
¨ True Universal Cabling strongly encouraged.
¨ TechKnowledge believes the overall demand for cabling has peaked.
¨ With the advent of a single IP network, standardization and pulling cable to a single equipment room are essential.
¨ Wireless Networks are typically in addition to wired network connections.
In the Short Term, It’s still a Wired World!
Technology Closet per 20,000 ft.
Technology Closets¨ At Least One Per Floor:
• Many Devices, Multiple Networks
• Congested Wall Space
• Typically at least two 19” racks
• May house some A/V components as well
• 100 sq. ft. / 20,000 typical
¨ 3’ of working clearance¨ Floor - VCT or sealed¨ 208 Volt Components Common¨ 24 Hour HVAC - (1) air change per
hour¨ UPS now considered essential to
power VoIP phones
CATV/MATV
SecurityOverhead Page
Ground Bar
4 - 6" Riser Cores
Equipment and Cable Racks
Ladder Rack
CA
TV/M
ATV
Se c
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Overhead Page
Ground Bar
4 - 6" Riser Cores
4" Sleeves
220VAC 30 AMP120 VAC 20 AMP
Equipment and Cable Racks
Ladder Rack
Data Center Planning
Data CentersEach one is unique“Tier I, II, III, IV” fashionable Business continuity essentialMission critical (24 x 7) Location sensitive (basement)Dramatic growth in storage
• Onsite (SAN’s)
• Backup sites“Cooled Cabinets” may be an
affordable option in some
circumstances
Budget Guidelines¨ Square footage rarely a meaningful predictor of technology costs¨ Admin Seats + Classrooms X 1.15 = Telephone Count¨ Admin Seats + Classrooms X 1.25 = Cable Count¨ Square Footage / 20,000 per = Number of Technology Closets, IP Switches¨ Budget Guidelines:
• VoIP Phones: $1,100 per telephone
• Call Centers / Special Use: $2,500 per position minimum
• Wireless: $0.50 per sq. ft.
• Cabling: $400 to $550 per faceplate
• Data Centers: $150 to $700 per foot
• Digital Signage: $0.65 per sq. ft.
• IP Networks: Wild Card!
• Audio / Visual: $ -0- to Millions
¨ Don’t forget IP ports and cable for security, building automation
It’s Not Easy Being Green¨ Establish a baseline and measure results
¨ Many opportunities for quick savings:
• Enable power saving features on all devices• Virtualization of servers in data centers• Turn down unused servers, PC’s, printers• Consider “virtual desktops” as offerings mature
¨ UPS and HVAC frequently make up 50% of power
consumption in a data center
¨ “Flywheel” Generators can be used in lieu of UPS, better options likely to become available soon
Conclusions
¨ Emerging Technologies provide means to:• Stay agile in a rapidly changing world
• Meet the needs of the generations
• Extend reach beyond classrooms
• Distinguish your Institution
• Impact Costs of Education
¨ “Conventional Wisdom” no longer applies
¨ Design classrooms with tomorrow in mind
¨ Fasten your seatbelt, hold on tight!
Questions?
