Division of Information Resources BYOD & Classroom Technology How are we designing classrooms for the future?

Division of Information Resources BYOD & Classroom Technology What does BYOD mean for education? – With the “consumerization of technology,” students, faculty, and staff bring their own devices, software, apps, and cloud-based technology. and-consumerization-it-higher-education-research- 2013

Division of Information Resources Paradigm Shift in Education Moving from a Knowledge Era to a Creative Era – Develop Problem Solvers – Creative Thinkers – Thought Leaders – Teaching students what to do if they don’t have the answer Collaboration Seek Opportunities to find/solve problems

Division of Information Resources Concerns from IT Perspective BYOD does not come without concerns for IT IT Infrastructure – Wireless Network concerns Planning and Governance – Definition of Policies/Procedures Security Practices – How do we make sure content is safe? Support Strategies – Supporting/Understanding numerous devices. Teaching and Learning – Can our rooms handle it? Fiscal Implications – Cost saving or Cost Expense?

Division of Information Resources Teaching and Learning Recommendations primarily based on industry research and local Faculty requests ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2013

Division of Information Resources Teaching and Learning Student Perspective – Technology is embedded into students’ lives – Academic use is widespread some instructors allow use in class – More students than ever have experienced a digital learning environment – High expectations for “anytime anywhere” access to teaching and learning material

Division of Information Resources Teaching and Learning Faculty Perspective – Faculty think they can be more effective if they were better skilled at integrating various kinds of technology into their courses – Faculty recognize that mobile devices have the potential to enhance learning

Division of Information Resources What can we do with BYOD? Create Collaboration Spaces Design spaces that offer students the opportunity to collaborate in various activities, adding more depth to their educational experience Embrace advances in educational technology

Division of Information Resources What can we do with BYOD? Develop opportunities for Flipped Learning – A pedagogical approach in which the direct instruction moves from the group learning space to the individual learning space, and the resulting group spaces is transformed into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where the educator guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter. Robert Talbert, The Chronicle

Division of Information Resources FLIP Learning Flexible Environment – Students are allowed a variety of modes of learning and means of assessment Learning Culture – Student-centered communities of inquiry rather than instructor-centered lecture Intentional Content – Placing content in the most appropriate context Professional Educator – Being a reflective, accessible instructor who collaborates with other educators and take responsibility for perfecting one’s craft

Division of Information Resources What Makes a Collaboration Space Successful? Multiple displays Generous provisions of writing surfaces Lightweight furniture that can be easily moved into different combinations Wireless connectivity Speaker systems and video capability

Division of Information Resources Extron Teamwork Solution

Division of Information Resources Reilly Learning Commons 7 Group Study Rooms – Seat 5 students – Whiteboard wall – 52” Monitor to display laptops/tablets 4 Lounge Seating Collaboration Pods – Seat 5 students – 52” Monitor to display laptops/tablets

Division of Information Resources Center for Rehabilitation Education 2 Active Learning Classrooms – Dual Purpose rooms – lecture and active learning – Flexible furniture – Extron Teamwork solutions 3 Group Study Rooms – Flat Screen Displays of various sizes – Extron Teamwork Solutions No computer labs in the building Flexible furniture throughout the building

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Division of Information Resources Tetherless/Wireless Display

Division of Information Resources Tetherless/Wireless Display Software investigated – Solstice by Mersive – Splashtop Products investigated – Apple TV – Actiontec – Extron ShareLink 200N – Kramer VIA Collage & Connect PRO – Crestron AirMedia

Division of Information Resources Barriers to Tetherless/Wireless Display Connectivity limitation in the classrooms – Switchers Looking for one device that works with most Operating Systems Must be easy to use – Has to be a tool to assist in the classroom, not a burden to use Network Connectivity

Division of Information Resources Why Crestron AirMedia? Enterprise Solution – Works with Windows and OS X Computers – Works with Apple iOS and Android Mobile Devices Requires free download of AirMedia App form iTunes or Google Play Integration with current and future classroom technologies

Division of Information Resources Why Crestron AirMedia? Can present Microsoft Office Documents, PDFs and photos “Shoot & Show” functionality to share apps, screen shots Multi-User Support Quad View – up to 4 sources can be displayed at once

Division of Information Resources Why Crestron AirMedia? Moderator Mode – ability to control who can post and where (from webpage) Play, Pause, Stop – ability to navigate away from your presentation to find other related content Remote Viewing – Participants can view through their own device

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