1. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20071 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

2. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20072 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 2004 - July 2005 –Final Report: www.ja.net/community/schools/vcsp www.ja.net/community/schools/vcsp UK Project Phase 2: August 2005 – July 2006 –Final Report: www.ja.net/community/schools/vcsp www.ja.net/community/schools/vcsp UK Service August 2006 –

3. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20073 JVCS Registration & National Videoconferences

4. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20074 National Videoconferences Monthly by School Year

5. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20075 Rock Idol 2006 www.wmnet.org.uk

6. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20076 Rock IT 2007 www.wmnet.org.uk

7. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20077 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…

8. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20078 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

9. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 20079 facebook

10. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200710 “a supposed second generation of internet-based services …that emphasises online collaboration and sharing among users.” www.wikipedia.org Accessed 13/12/06 Web 2.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE

11. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200711 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.

12. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200712 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.

13. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200713 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

14. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200714 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

15. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200715 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

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17. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200717 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

18. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200718 Service Specification  No authentication for the prototype  Phase 2 - Shibboleth enabled full service  Login using email 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

19. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200719  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

20. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200720 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

21. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200721 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

22. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200722 Service Specification  Groups Group Workspace, Forum and Wiki Great for Projects!  Forums  Wikis  Messaging system (forward to email) Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments

23. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200723 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

24. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200724 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

25. © The JNT AssociationTNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 200725 Rob Symberlist UK Schools Strategy Group Manager, UKERNA r.symberlist@ukerna.ac.uk Tim Boundy Schools Content Coordinator, UKERNA t.boundy@ukerna.ac.uk Questions? www.rockit2007.org.uk www.ja.net/collaborate www.ja.net/community/schools/vc/