The UCR eClassrooms Creative Solutions for Growth Presented by Israel Fletes & Joel Nylander UCR Computing & Communications

The Rooms Statistics eClassroom Arts eClassroom

The Challenge Faculty Interested in Creating a More Stimulating and Participative Computer Assisted Learning Environment Enrollment Demands Begin to Outpace Computer Classroom Space No Room for Physical Expansion of Computer Labs in Statistics and Fine Arts

The Solution “Short-Haul” Distance Learning IP-Based Computer Classroom Control Software Multimedia Technology –LCD Projector –Document Camera –VHS Tape Player

The Concept

The Details IP-based Videoconferencing –Polycom Classroom Control Software –NetOp School ® –Apple Remote Desktop ® Multimedia Technology –Audio/Video Switching –VHS & DVD Players –Document Cameras

Videoconferencing Two-Way Real-Time Communication Dual Stream…Live “people” and Data Full Motion Video Standards Based –Relatively Inexpensive –Consistent Performance –Readily Available from Many Sources Remote Camera Control

Classroom Control Software –Instructor Can Control Any Student Computer –Instructor Can Send the Image from Their Screen to Any or All Student Screens –Instructor Can Send the Image from Any Student Screen to Any or All Other Student Screens –Instructor Can “LOCK” All Student Screens to Gain Their Attention –Instructor Can Send Web Page Images to Any or All Student Screens –Instructor Can Give “Teacher Control to Any Student –Students Can Work in Defined Workgroups with One Student Acting as the Instructor

Faculty Leadership Dr. Keh-Shin Lii Professor and Chairman, Department of StatisticsDepartment of Statistics Dr. Linda Penas Lecturer, Department of StatisticsDepartment of Statistics Dr. Steven R. Angle Dean, College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Professor of Chemistry Dr. Lii and Chuck Rowley, Associate Vice Chancellor of Computing and Communications, are the primary conceptualists of the eClassroom project. Their ideas led to the collaboration between faculty and departments which created this multimedia teaching facility. Dr. Angle joined the UCR faculty in He served as the College's Associate Dean for Physical and Mathematical Sciences from 1997 until his appointment as Interim Dean in July He was named Dean in May His research specialization is in creating new methods for synthesizing complex organic molecules that have useful biological activity. Dr. Angle was extremely supportive of the eClassroom concept and was instrumental in bringing together the leadership responsible for creating the facility.

The Payoff Dr. Lii: "Students are used to visual-based learning, due to such things as video games and movies - the teaching trend is toward a visual, interactive environment. The eClassroom caters to keeping students interested and students like this new approach. The students get immediate feedback and instruction that holds their interest. Holding a student's interest is half the battle.“ Dr. Penas: "The impact of this facility on teaching capabilities and student learning has been enormous. Multicasting of digital content has enabled our instructors to enhance visual communications with students. Moreover, the "blank screen" (Attention) feature allows faculty to capture students' undivided attention during off-screen presentations or discussions. Using this facility has enabled us to provide detailed individualized attention in a large classroom setting. The interactive capabilities have transformed even shy students -who tend to "hide" in the classroom- into active participants. In this day and age of computer and video games, it is sometimes difficult to generate student enthusiasm and maintain their concentration. This facility, often described by students as "really cool", has provided an environment that has invigorated interest and piqued curiosity among students."

To Find Out More Web Site: Contact: Joel Nylander or Israel Fletes