1. Video for Instruction Program DCSS Overview
November 8, 2017

2. Program Overview
Background – Current VFI Environment

3. Program Overview
Vision

4. Program Overview Justifications Replace obsolete products
Address contracts expiring in 2018

5. Program Overview Justifications
Address issues with current environment
Lack of central location for storing and distributing video content
Lack of integration between video services and the current learning management system
Lack of control over current video conferencing usage and costs
Labor intensive support model that hampers scalability
Inconsistent support model that results in a poor user experience
Position Virginia Tech for the future

6. Program Overview Goals
The implementation of successful replacements for all products with contracts expiring in 2018
Fill critical gaps in functionality
Improve the user experience through seamless integration of video services
Improve the support model, either in terms of an improved user experience, reducing cost of support, or both
Provide clear and frequent communications to academic units, the Division of IT, and the broader users community throughout the program

7. Project Overviews Video Content Management System
Formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to implement an enterprise solution that provides centralized storage and distribution of video content
Replaces the existing lecture capture functionality provided by Echo360 EchoSystem
Centralizes content currently stored across multiple platforms
Review committee is currently evaluating proposals
Estimated timeline:
Nov – Purchase Decision
Dec – Jan – Contract Negotiations
Jan. – Mar – Implementation project kickoff
May Production

8. Project Overviews Video Conferencing System
Implementation of a new video conferencing solution or the re-implementation of WebEx
Focus on the instructional needs of online classes and the Connected Classrooms
Consider how to address non-instructional usage by administration and research areas
Currently working on a product comparison and evaluating Zoom
Estimated timeline:
Nov – Product Comparison
Dec – Recommendation
Jan. – Mar – Contract negotiation/Implementation/Pilot
May Production

9. Ken McCrery, Program Manager
Questions?
Ken McCrery, Program Manager