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This project aims to facilitate collaboration among educational institutions through the use of Web 2.0 tools and videoconferencing, allowing students and educators to connect and share resources. The prototype service will provide features such as member profiles, collaboration opportunities, and personal groups. The project timeline includes prototype testing and development, with a planned launch in summer 2007.
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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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Videoconferencing for SchoolsFrom 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 UK Project Phase 2: August 2005 – July 2006 • Final Report: www.ja.net/community/schools/vcsp UK Service August 2006 – TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
JVCS Registration & National Videoconferences TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
National VideoconferencesMonthly by School Year TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Rock Idol 2006 www.wmnet.org.uk TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Rock IT 2007 www.wmnet.org.uk TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
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… TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
facebook TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Web 2.0 “a supposed second generation of internet-based services …that emphasises online collaboration and sharing among users.” www.wikipedia.org Accessed 13/12/06 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
JANET Collaboration Service The aim of the Collaboration Service is to enable those in education to find • others with similar educational interests, leading to educational collaboration; • opportunities for collaboration, especially live educational content being delivered by videoconference; • associated educational resources, e.g. best practice, projects, lesson plans. TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
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. 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. TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Project Timeline Progress to date Mar 06 Identification of requirements Aug 06 Review of existing online services Nov 06 Specification produced Dec 06 Tender process - Delib selected Jan 07 Form Project Board, Initiate development of the Prototype Feb 07 Wireframes and designs Apr 07 Product testing May 07 Prototype delivery to UKERNA for final tests Future milestones Summer 07 Prototype Launch Q3/4 Specification of Phase 2 Production Service TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administration Functions Future Developments TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments • 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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments • My Profile • Interests, photo etc • Technologies available for collaboration • Presence indicator • Message Inbox • History of activity with members and opportunities TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments • 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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments • One Search box to give results from opportunities, members, wikis, forums, groups, news • Sort results by attribute columns • Curriculum Categories to link with opportunities TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments • Groups Group Workspace, Forum and Wiki Great for Projects! • Forums • Wikis • Messaging system (forward to email) TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Service Specification Registration and Login Members’ Profiles Catalogue of Opportunities Search Collaboration Tools Administrator Functions Future Developments • Approve/Deny membership • Edit any content • Edit and post news stories • Request reports on use of the service TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
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 TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007
Questions? www.rockit2007.org.uk www.ja.net/collaborate www.ja.net/community/schools/vc/ Rob Symberlist UK Schools Strategy Group Manager, UKERNA r.symberlist@ukerna.ac.uk Tim Boundy Schools Content Coordinator, UKERNA t.boundy@ukerna.ac.uk TNC, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark 23 May 2007