1 Taking the Classroom Experience to the Web Innovative Ways to Use Streaming Media in E-Learning Geoff Spencer Higher Education Market Manager Accordent Technologies

2 The Online Communications Sector

3 Video Lectures The “Talking Head” In Studio or “Live” Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

4 The “Talking Head” Lecture

5 Video Lectures The “Talking Head” In Studio or “Live” Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

6 In Studio v. Live In Studio Lectures – Look more professional – More easily edited Live Classroom Lectures – More challenging technically (lights, camera, action, audio, the “PPT effect”…) – Speaker usually benefits from audience – More “lively”

7 Video Lectures The “Talking Head” In Studio or “Live” Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

8 What is a Rich Media Presentation? A live or on-demand online presentation that combines streaming content with synchronized web content, i.e. Rich Media Webcasting

9 What is a Rich Media Presentation? Rich Media Content – Video – Audio – PowerPoint – Flash Animation – Web Tours – PDF Files – Downloadable Documents

10 Synchronizing w/ Slides Several Tools Available – Software based tools – Hardware based capture stations – Features to look for: Media Type(s) Asset Type(s) Interactivity Features Scalability

11 Video Lectures The “Talking Head” In Studio or “Live” Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

12 What is a Rich Media Presentation? Interactive Content – the Presenter – Moderated Chat – Moderated Q&A – Polls/Surveys/Facts

13 Distinguished From Webcast presentations are not web conferencing (e.g. WebEx) and web collaboration (e.g. Centra) Webcast presentations are not video conferencing (e.g. Polycom & Tandberg)

14 How is it Viewed? Client Desktop – PC, MAC, or UNIX Internet Browser – Internet Explorer, – Netscape Delivery Format – Live, On-Demand, CD Media Player Platforms – Windows Media Player – REAL Media Player

15 Applications Webcast executive speeches, announcements, graduations, etc. Capture live lectures for on-demand viewing E-learning/e-training/e-certification Distance learning classes Conferences and seminars Constituent support and self-help Departmental and business unit communications Product and program launches and demos

16 Technology Benefits Reach large audiences cost-effectively Collect essential audience feedback Preserve live presentations for on-demand viewing Archives are easily managed and searched Content can be protected – Encryption – Registration – Digital rights management / Pay-per-view

17 The Basics: Publishing rich media online presentations is a process, not an event.

18 Capture & Encoding: Considerations Will the content be distributed live or on demand? Will the system be mobile or stationary? What formats will the content be converted into? Delivery of content to a CMS?

19 Accordent’s PresenterPRO Capture Station (CS) PresenterPRO Capture Station (CS) OVERVIEW Capture any VGA source No technical knowledge Customizable Interfaces Edit your presentation with PresenterPLUS Blackboard Integration No advanced Setup

20 Old method for publishing to Blackboard 13 step process 2 separate log-ins 2 different applications required Hand type link to file

21 The New Way: Accordent/Real Publishing Tools Significantly fewer steps No login Automatic transfer of content and link Managed from ONE easy-to-use application

22 Accordent / Real / Blackboard Blackboard Products OVERVIEW Level 1: AT Real Publisher Express for Blackboard Level 2: AT Real Publisher for Blackboard Level 3: AT PresenterPLUS for Blackboard Capture Station Enabled Blackboard Building Block integration Easily upload and maintain your Real presentations

23 Questions? Thank you! Geoff Spencer Higher Education Market Manager Accordent Technologies