Indiana University’s Remote Classroom

1. Indiana University’s Remote Classroom • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Non-science majors learn about astronomy through remote observing on the WIYN 0.9-m Telescope

2. Goals • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Integrate education and research in the undergraduate curriculum Build a course curriculum around the discovery of new knowledge in astronomy Help students experience the process of science in an authentic and meaningful way

3. Observing from the IUB-Astronomy Remote Observing Center • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level

4. IT Resources Needed for Remote Observing • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • IP Videoconferencing • Telemetry • Instrument/Telescope Control • Data Transfer

5. IP Video • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level • Real-time interaction with on-site observers • Students can participate in planning observations • Just like being there…

6. Telescope/Instrument Control • The remote observer can control the instruments on the telescope to take data • VNCViewer provides a virtual console for instrument control • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level

7. Students’ Pretty Pictures!