Taking Off With EagleVision: The Live Virtual Classroom
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University developed EagleVision, a virtual classroom platform that links multiple physical classrooms and remote locations with a central instructor. EagleVision addresses issues like low enrollments and lack of local faculty. It allows synchronous learning across the university's many locations. Faculty receive training to teach in the EagleVision environment. Initial results show 137 classrooms and 396 certified faculty using the platform. Future plans include expanding mobile access and classroom technologies to improve engagement.
Taking Off With EagleVision: The Live Virtual Classroom
- 1. Taking Off with EagleVision:The Live Virtual ClassroomSACS 2010 Annual MeetingDecember 2010John Watret, Ph.D.Executive Vice President and Chief Academic OfficerBecky VasquezChief Technology OfficerKees Rietsema, Ph.D.Department Chair, Business Administration
- 2. T. Higbee EmbryCofounderJ. Paul RiddleCofounderThe Wright Flyer
- 3. Daytona BeachCampusPrescott CampusWorldwide CampusesAbout Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityTwo residential campuses (Florida and Arizona)Worldwide Campuses – 158 Locations and extensive online learning
- 6. Agenda‘EagleVision’ definedPeople, planning, processTechnology standardsFaculty trainingAssessmentBest PracticesDemonstrationResultsWhat’s next? Question & Answer
- 7. The ProblemLow enrollments for some courses throughout distributed networkLack of qualified local faculty Cancelled classes
- 8. The SolutionCreate one virtual classroom by linking multiple physical classrooms with one instructor.
- 10. Proof of concept
- 11. Enterprise solutionSan Diego, CA‘remote’ classroomPhoenix, AZ‘remote’ classroomLas Vegas, NV‘host’ with instructor
- 13. Web video conferencing platform, powered by Saba CentraLesson recording and archivingCollaborative technologyAudio and video over the internetChattingPollingApplication sharingWhiteboard sharing
- 15. Delivery Modes5 Ways to Learn:Traditional Classroom – at more than 158 locations worldwideOnline – from anywhere in the worldEagleVision Classroom – web video conferencing from any classroomEagleVision Home – web video conferencing from the convenience of your homeBlended Program – combine learning modes to suit your lifestyle
- 18. EagleVisionVirtual Synchronous Learning Environment
- 19. The 3 “P”s
- 20. People
- 21. Who needs to be involved?Oversight groupFacultyStaffTrainer
- 22. Planning
- 23. Technology Setup
- 25. Process
- 26. EagleVision Deployment Procedures and Operations publishedFaculty training and certification process
- 28. For FacultyPre-work – 3 hoursTraining (small groups) – 3 hoursLoad course materials and practiceFinal certification – 1 hourOngoing practice
- 30. Tutorials available, add screen shot of ERNIE site
- 32. Why would one student love taking online classes and another dislike them???
- 33. Assessment Cannot just be “good enough”!Feedback Instructor commentsStudent and faculty surveysPeriodic process reviewsIdentify problems and solutionsUsability & quality control
- 39. I love Eagle Vision. I wish every class I had to take could be on Eagle Vision. (hint, hint)
- 40. I really enjoy EV and I am currently trying to get some of my friends to try it.
- 41. Great instructor! Eagle-Vision Home was utilized very effectively. I am 100% Satisfied
- 42. Some members of the class (myself included) had problems with audio which was distracting.Best PracticesLogin 15 minutes prior to class startMinimum hardware and software criticalEspecially bandwidth!Have backup plansUse variety of the tools to support engagement - “edutainment”Follow up on technical issuesPractice!
- 43. Demonstration
- 44. 137 classrooms396 certified faculty
- 49. Redefine engagement opportunities within EagleVision ClassroomNear term, cell phone polls – www.polleverywhere.com
- 50. Long term
- 52. Input devices for all students in each classroom
- 53. Investing in eLearningIs an institution’s mission to “be the best at providing online pay slips?”Academic ERP
- 56. John Watret, Ph.D. John.Watret@erau.eduBecky VasquezRebecca.Vasquez@erau.eduTwitter: @beckyvasquezKees Rietsema, Ph.D. Kees.Rietsema@erau.eduQ&A slide
Editor's Notes
- #5: Remove Brunswick
- #7: Becky
- #11: Becky
- #12: Worked with our IT partnership to identify a software solution and hardware requirements.
- #16: From concept
- #17: To deployment
- #23: Only use equipment certified by IT for EV use Ensure:Monitors are set to 1024 X 768Connections to camera and Polycom (USB Adapter) are securePolycom is NOT mutedRadio Disabled / Turn off Wireless Run Audio Wizard / Select Echo CancellationRun Video Wizard------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Make certain wireless is turned off – “disable radio” or “turn off wireless” in lower right corner of the screen on laptopsPlace cell phones/ projector fans/computer fans away from Polycom speakerphone. This is for both remote and host siteLogin in to your session via http://eaglevision.centra.com using the account provided – Make sure it worksRun the Audio Wizard (and Video Wizard, if applicable)Speak briefly with each Participant. Make sure participants can hear you and each other clearly Have a cell phone available so the remote sites can call with problems - exchange numbersAdjust audio levels as necessary
- #28: Competency currency for faculty who haven’t taught on the platform for extended length of time? Check for reference in POM or bring up for future consideration.
- #29: Open Mic night
- #41: 2 years ago, 100 certified faculty and this year, almost 400
- #42: 2 years ago, 100 certified faculty and this year, almost 400
- #43: Need updated numbers
- #50: Bill