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Emerging Technologies in Distance Learning

Emerging Technologies in Distance Learning. Andy Casiello Vice President, Technology National Technological University and PBS The Business and Technology Network. Emerging Technologies and Trends. Transitional Time in Distance Learning

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Emerging Technologies in Distance Learning

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  1. Emerging Technologies in Distance Learning Andy Casiello Vice President, Technology National Technological University and PBS The Business and Technology Network

  2. Emerging Technologies and Trends • Transitional Time in Distance Learning • From a few stable technologies to an astounding array of new technologies and systems • Must Support Multiple Delivery Modalities • Older technologies still in widespread use • Newer technologies solve some problems • Increasing Competition from Distance Educators • New technologies lowering barriers to entry • Reduced Budgets and Increasing Demands • Corporate education centers have less funding, leaving learners to fend for themselves • But… Increasing Need to Educate via Distance!

  3. Technologies in Distance Education Traditional Technologies • Cable and Broadcast Television • ITFS (Regional Microwave) • Satellite • Videotape Newer (current) Technologies: • Digital Transmission Systems • DBS Satellites • CDROM • Streaming Video • Web and Computer Based Training • High Speed WANs (ATM networks, VPNs)

  4. Emerging Technologies in Distance LearningStandards, Systems, Formats and Protocols • Fast Network Connections to smaller offices • DSL, Cable Modem • MPEG2 as broadcast standard • Encapsulated IP via satellite in MPEG2 stream • Improved Compression of streaming video (MPEG4, ASF, QT, Real) • DVD • Multicasting • Content Delivery Networks and Server Caching Systems • Internet 2 • Automated Transcoding and Transrating of Digital Formats • Wireless Technologies – Next Generation Systems • Wireless Protocols - WAP, Bluetooth, PCS • Devices - PDA’s, Cell, Hybrids

  5. Other Important TrendsThat Drive Technology Deployment • Demand for Increased Flexibility • Demand for Increased Interactivity • Decreasing Centralized Support within Corporations • Working with individuals • Increased customer service workload • Increasing Trend Toward Use of Distance Learning in Corporate Training Plans • Need for Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Learning Modules in Addition to Captured Lectures • Distance Education Organizations are Consolidating and Aligning

  6. Keys to Success • Superior Quality in Every Way • Content • Customer Service • Flexible Delivery Technologies • Very Reliable Delivery Systems • Compatibility with Emerging Standards • Develop Alliances that make sense for ODU • Innovate versus Follow! • Automate for Scalability and Growth • Care for ODU Goals and Reputation • Foster relationship and involvement of faculty/University • Encourage creativity, individual thought and achievement – our people! • Evangelize Our Philosophy and Story

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