© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Rock IT 2007 Combining Music, Web 2.0 and Videoconferencing in UK and European Schools Rob Symberlist, UK Schools Strategy Group Manager, UKERNA Tim Boundy, Schools Content Coordinator, UKERNA

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Videoconferencing for Schools From Pilot to Service Project planning November 2003 –National Services to complement Regional Services JVCS and VTAS; IP-ISDN Gateway Funded by the Department for Education & Skills Pilot in England Phase 1: May July 2005 –Final Report: UK Project Phase 2: August 2005 – July 2006 –Final Report: UK Service August 2006 –

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May JVCS Registration & National Videoconferences

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May National Videoconferences Monthly by School Year

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Rock Idol

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Rock IT

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Educational Collaboration A new service is needed to facilitate collaboration amongst those involved in education across the UK and Internationally Research Institutions Universities and Colleges Primary and Secondary Schools Museums and Galleries Libraries and Archives Orchestras and Theatres Distance Learning Providers Teachers, Tutors and Lecturers The tools are now available to enable this to happen…

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May The Internet is always changing …and along came Web 2.0 (when is 3.0?) Rich Internet Applications (RIA) A fuller featured experience in your browser. Graphics or Usability Social Web – Tools to allow you to contribute to web sites You’re no longer a User – you’re a participant

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May facebook

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May “a supposed second generation of internet-based services …that emphasises online collaboration and sharing among users.” Accessed 13/12/06 Web 2.0

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May JANET Collaboration Service The aim of the Collaboration Service is to enable those in education to find 1)others with similar educational interests, leading to educational collaboration; 2)opportunities for collaboration, especially live educational content being delivered by videoconference; 3)associated educational resources, e.g. best practice, projects, lesson plans.

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Scope The prototype will be available to educators, researchers and support staff in schools, colleges and universities in the UK and overseas, as well as content providers. Prototype A prototype will provide a focus for piloting and discussion. If the prototype is successful this could lead to the specification, funding and development of a full production service.

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Members will be able to search for other members with similar interests send a message to another member, inviting collaboration offer or request, search for and join “opportunities” for collaboration. create and take part in personal groups, forums and wikis

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Project Timeline Progress to date Mar 06Identification of requirements Aug 06Review of existing online services Nov 06 Specification produced Dec 06 Tender process - Delib selected Jan 07Form Project Board, Initiate development of the Prototype Feb 07Wireframes and designs Apr 07Product testing May 07Prototype delivery to UKERNA for final tests Future milestones Summer 07Prototype Launch Q3/4 Specification of Phase 2 Production Service

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Project Board RBC Managers Becta JISC UKERNA Training & Development Agency Welsh Assembly Government Classroom 2000, Northern Ireland Learning & Teaching Scotland Imperial War Museum Churchill Museum National Archives Museums Libraries & Archives Council Nelson Thornes (Distance Learning) Devon Curriculum Services Welsh Video Network TERENA Board meetings Review prototype development Raise awareness and organise testing by the various sectors Review Specification for Phase 2

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administration Functions Future Developments Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Service Specification  No authentication for the prototype  Phase 2 - Shibboleth enabled full service  Login using and password  3-step registration First step short to enable simple registration Educational and collaborative interests Technology/Service options and Privacy  Simplified registration for JVCS users  JVCS links to allow cross registration Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May  My Profile  Interests, photo etc  Technologies available for collaboration  Presence indicator  Message Inbox  History of activity with members and opportunities Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Service Specification  Any member can offer/request an opportunity, to groups or open to all  Time, date, technology, language  Open-ended (e.g. “Law course available” or “be my pen pal” )  Extra instructions, links, images, files  Reviewer rating system  Opportunities can automatically become JVCS Bookings Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Service Specification  One Search box to give results from opportunities, members, wikis, forums, groups, news  Sort results by attribute columns  Curriculum Categories to link with opportunities Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Service Specification  Groups Group Workspace, Forum and Wiki Great for Projects!  Forums  Wikis  Messaging system (forward to ) Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Service Specification  Approve/Deny membership  Edit any content  Edit and post news stories  Request reports on use of the service Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments  Shibboleth authentication  Collaboration Tools Chat, Shared Whiteboard, Class Login  Alternative access tools… Toolbar, Search applet, Desktop icon  Improved interoperability with JVCS, JANET Talk, JANET txt  Compatibility with Learning Platforms  Other functionality as needed

© The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May Rob Symberlist UK Schools Strategy Group Manager, UKERNA Tim Boundy Schools Content Coordinator, UKERNA Questions?