THE VISIMEET CLOUD AND DISTANCE LEARNING

Learn how 2 Professors are using IOCOM Visimeet as a Distance Learning tool; Hear and see them live from their offices while they share a few slides with us; See Visimeet in action; Ask them questions. What was supposed to happen

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Dr. Tibor Gyires Illinois State University Dr. Tibor Gyires is a Professor and Graduate Director in the School of Information Technology at Illinois State University. Dr. Leroy Metze Western Kentucky University Dr. Leroy Metze is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Education Technology at Western Kentucky University.

3 different courses are currently offered in the School of Information Technology that utilize Visimeet as a collaboration tool. The students can attend the course in the classroom or from anywhere using Visimeet. Distance Learning at ISU

The setup at ISU

Distance Learning at WKU 6 different courses are currently offered at WKU. The majority of the students attend the course remotely. Students meet in small groups and also provide presentations to class using Visimeet.

The setup at WKU

Cloud based Windows and Mac client Easy to install Free student version Scales to large numbers without loss of quality Individual user controls Collaboration tools Why They Use Visimeet

Multiple, simultaneous cameras from the classroom Multiple, simultaneous data windows Independent audio controls Recording and playback capabilities Administrative controls Easy user signup No really, why do they use it?

Collaboration Tools BOF Tonight at 7pm

Collaboration Centers Control Rooms Auditoriums Conference Rooms Team Rooms Workstations Laptops Tablets and Handhelds Smartphones Telephones Web Browsers Easy to Use One size fits all software Point-and-click collaboration Include More, Do More Connect from anywhere at any time Virtually unlimited participants Synchronized voice, video, and data Low Total Cost of Ownership Use existing networks and support infrastructure Off-the-shelf hardware Affordable Team and Room plans available Fixed Location Location Independent Mobile About IOCOM

Shared Scientific Resources Shared radio telescope and shared electron microscope viewing Students and researchers share images in real time No interference with sensitive equipment Crystal clear video resolution Increases utilization of high-cost scientific resources

School of Rock Integrated Ocean Drilling Program partnered with the Deep Earth Academy Connects the JOIDES Resolution drill ship and participating class rooms JOIDES Resolution uses satellite Internet connection Class participation is easy—just install a USB camera plug in a projector Creates a more interactive and immersive study of Earth Science

Distributed Learning Next-generation approach to distance learning As many students as bandwidth can handle Remote students can see classroom, instructors, and presentations Remote office hours, tutoring, and other non-class meetings without an office or classroom Licenses are reassigned to new students each term Record lectures for later viewing of classroom, instructors, and presentations Examples: Illinois State, Western Kentucky, U New Mexico, U Texas, U Memphis, Florida State

VISIMEET DISTANCE LEARNING PACKAGE FULL FEATURED VERSION for Auditorium or Classroom Including: Unlimited participants Multiple Cameras to show entire room Multiple Displays Recording FULL FEATURED VERSION for Instructor’s office Virtual Office Hours Special Sessions Other Meetings Recording FULL FEATURED VERSION for Teaching Assistant Virtual Office Hours Review Sessions Other Meetings Recording FREE VERSION for Students and Guest Speakers Remote Attendance Playback for Review