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2008 Global Education Segment. Russ Colbert, Austin, TX, Global Education Market Director, Chair USDLA/EDEN/LTUG, JeLA GAC Elaine Shuck, Sturgis, SD Global Director- K-12 Education Marci Powell, San Antonio, TX Global Director – Higher Education, USDLA President
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Russ Colbert, Austin, TX, Global Education Market Director, Chair USDLA/EDEN/LTUG, JeLA GAC Elaine Shuck, Sturgis, SD Global Director- K-12 Education Marci Powell, San Antonio, TX Global Director – Higher Education, USDLA President PUG SIG and +50 customer/relationship partners as references and advisory guides Education Team
2000s 1990s 1980s 1970s 1960s 1950s Technology in Education History “Virtual Classrooms, Online, Blended, Hybrid Classrooms, Web 2.0, Blogs, LMS, Podcasts, Streaming, Wiki, HD interactive videoconferencing, cell phones, Internet2” Standard Interactive Videoconferencing 2-way video/2-way audio 1-way video/2-way audio Business TV 1-way video/videotape Audio & Correspondence Courses
State and local funding is low. Federal grant resources are at all-time high! How to take advantage? Institutions desire continuous improvement to curriculum and make learning engaging and relevant Districts need to create higher equity A new breed of socially networked students are physically and virtually entering institutions Global Studies, collaboration and more research is desired Manage schedules Achieve Professional Development Education Challenges in 2008
HD desired due to increased quality HD desired due to I2 bandwidth availability More complete solutions desired, eg…HD end point w/POC, RMX, RSS 2000 to Video Media Center (content management) Content Database with more CP Course Collaborations on Demand Integration with online and e-learning LMS Industry Trends
National Networks Districts Students Teachers K-12 Higher Ed Teaching Technology Global Content Funding Education Applications, Services, and Programs Training Technology + Programs = Success
6 Workflow Integration MS Outlook, IBM Sametime Teaching Technology Example 1 Classroom Endpoints 2 Conference Bridge Management &Scheduling Video Recording, Streaming & Content Management 3 NAT/Firewall Traversal 5 4
Virtual Field Trips Access to Content Experts Student Collaboration projects Resource Sharing Professional Development Technical Training Administrative and curriculum design Advanced Placement Corporate Training Continuing Education units Remote Student Services Streaming and Podcasting courses Dual Enrollment Global Studies Teacher Collaboration Distance/Blended Learning courses Project management Research Interactive meetings with authors Digital libraries Campus Extensions Cultural Exchanges Key Applications with Polycom Solutions
Honors Program Provides price reduction, training and memberships Polycom Collaborations Around the Planet Helps you find content partners Content Access Program Content Database Content Provider Program/Special Events Provides the best content directly to you Grant Assistance Program Helps you find needed resources Key Programs www.polycom.com/education
Benefits: Increase videoconferencing utilization Expand and enhance curriculum Access to global collaboration Increase educational equity Polycom Collaborations Around the Planet The first large scale global directory and professional network of educators for videoconferencing project collaboration http://www.polycom.com/education/PCATP
Polycom Content Database http://www.polycom.com/education/content
Small Videoconferencing Classroom Room CenterLine Confidence & Graphics Display (Content) Motion Receive Display (People) Educational cabinet/cart Student Camera Camera view angle Videoconference Platform Ceiling or Room microphone array 18 or less students
Large Classroom Example Student Camera Instructor Podium Interactive Whiteboard Document Camera Ceiling or Room microphone array Instructor Camera Motion Receive Display Mounted atop educational cabinet 18 or more students
Day in the Life of a Teacher/Professor Develop Content for Blended Learning Polycom HDX/VSX Multipoint P on C RSS2000 VMC recording Teacher Professional Development Global Classrooms Desired Performance Assessment Standards Achieved Student/Teacher interactivity Polycom PowerCam Presenter Access Content Database to support subject Access Collaborations Around the Planet to support subject
CASE STUDY: GLOBAL NOMADS GROUP • Challenge Connect youth all over the world to foster greater understanding and tolerance. • Solution Polycom VSX™ 7000 video conferencing systems • Result Over the past several years, thousands of kids connected globally to discuss topics ranging from the war in Iraq to the natural habitats of the Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda, resulting in increased understanding and tolerance for the world’s diverse cultures. “Not only does video conferencing provide the high-quality voice and video the Internet can’t… participants don’t have to have to worry about the technology, they can interact naturally and concentrate on what they’re getting out of the program.” Jonathon Giesen Co-Founder Global Nomads Group RESULT: Fostering cross-cultural dialog for K-12
CASE STUDY: BERRIEN COUNTY ISD • Challenge Provide educational equity for both rural and urban students in Southwestern Michigan. Serve mix of 300-1000 student rural districts to urban 5000 student districts and provide exposure outside their respective environs. • Solution Polycom video conferencing solutions, including the award winning VSX™ 7000 and RSS 2000. • Result Vastly expanded educational opportunities for region’s students from kindergarten through high school. Start with video conference field trips integrated with curriculum. Expand to extended project collaborations with other classes in other schools or geographies. Enhanced teacher training opportunities. “I think the value of video speaks for itself.” “Video conferencing allows teachers to access traditional field trip content without the loss of instructional time associated with transportation to a museum.” Janine Lim Instructional Technology Consultant Berrien County ISD RESULT: Engaging standards focused education
CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE Case Study • Challenge Deliver world-class educational opportunities to students in a large Arizona county with a dispersed and rural population • Solution Polycom VSX™ video conferencing systems, Polycom PVX™ desktop video software, Polycom ClassStation™ education solution, Polycom Vortex® installed voice products; Polycom MGC™ bridge • Result Improved ability to serve rural residents and help them achieve their educational goals, costs savings of up to $11,000 per month “We were just amazed at the video quality, it was hard to believe we were connecting with people half way around the world.” Rich King Director of Instructional Technology Central Arizona College RESULT: Remove disparity of breadth of course offerings between main and remote campuses
A comprehensive portfolio of distance learning solutions for the 21Century Classroom Technological freedom to teach the way educators want to teach Real-time interactive communications for responsive learning Ease-of-use – transparent technology Classroom configuration and curriculum development Application training and professional memberships Content and cultural exchanges, Programs and Services Grant writing and funding assistance Review: What Polycom provides in Education
Reference Solutions 1 Classroom Endpoints
Polycom Education Reference Solutions 1 Desktop Small/Medium Group Performance Professional HDX 8000 HDX 4000 HDX 9000 Series VSX 8000 VSX 3000 VSX 7000e Large Class room VSX 7000s PVX VSX 5000
Polycom Education Reference Solutions 1 Desktop Small/Medium Group Performance Professional HDX 8000 HDX 4000 HDX 9000 Series VSX 8000 VSX 3000 VSX 7000e Large Class room VSX 7000s PVX Higher Education Meeting Rooms VSX 5000 24
2 Conference Bridge Reference Solutions 1 Classroom Endpoints
RMX 2000 Advanced, open IP platform optimized for high definition videoconferencing Advanced integration into IT environments and applications Simple to use and manage Polycom Conference Bridges 2 • MGC Series • Ideal for full-fledged audio-only conferencing • Best choice for heavy ISDN requirements • Fulfills specialty/legacy requirements, e.g. V.35/MPI, H.261
Management &Scheduling 3 Reference Solutions 1 Classroom Endpoints 2 Conference Bridge
Centralized Management Application for IP video Conferences: Add users, change layouts, mute users real time Manages and monitors end point devices (video cameras and codecs) Acts as gatekeeper for different endpoints Web- or Outlook-based conference scheduling ReadiManager SE200 3 • Polycom High Definition Ecosystem • SE200 Management and Scheduling • RMX 2000 Conference Platform • HDX High Definition Endpoints
Video Recording, Streaming & Content Management 4 Reference Solutions 1 Classroom Endpoints 2 Conference Bridge Management &Scheduling 3
Basic recording and streaming of video conferences (both people and content) up to and including High Definition Record any type of conference including single point, point-to-point, and multipoint Fundamental Archiving, Streaming, and Search capabilities RSS 2000 4 Polycom RSS 2000
Manage, protect, leverage all educational content Live or on-demand streaming to thousands of viewers Archive content in dedicated and secure repository Leverage existing video infrastructure VMC 1000 4 Web Streaming to Thousandsof Non-active Participants InteractiveParticipants RMX 2000 Video Media Center Class inProgress + RSS2000
NAT/Firewall Traversal 5 Reference Solutions 1 Classroom Endpoints 2 Conference Bridge Management &Scheduling Video Recording, Streaming & Content Management 3 4
Secure route through any firewall Allows anyone, anywhere to join a multipoint conference Optimizes video quality by prioritizing video packets V2IU - NAT/Firewall Traversal 5 Main Campus IP Content Provider Coffee Shop/Home (H.460 endpoint)
6 Presence Integration MS Outlook, IBM Sametime Reference Solutions 1 Classroom Endpoints 2 Conference Bridge Management &Scheduling Video Recording, Streaming & Content Management 3 NAT/Firewall Traversal 5 4
Scalable, proven videoconferencing solutions Integration via open API’s with industry-leading IP telephony vendors Proven interoperability across devices, infrastructures, and applications Desktop andMobile Devices Partner Integration Microsoft LCS 6 IBM SameTime Mission Critical Applications
6 Workflow Integration MS Outlook, IBM Sametime Complete Education Solution 1 Classroom Endpoints 2 Conference Bridge Management &Scheduling Video Recording, Streaming & Content Management 3 NAT/Firewall Traversal 5 4
PSTN IP/H.323/I2 ISDN/H.320 Remote Locations & Mobile Students Professor’s Office Board or Meeting Room Multipoint Infrastructure Solutions University Lecture Hall Gatekeeper, Scheduling & Management K-12 Classroom Content Provider Recording, Streaming & Content Management Alliance Partner Integration Student Dorm/Study room/ Homebound Student Example Education Network
Russ.colbert@polycom.com Elaine.shuck@polycom.com Marci.powell@polycom.com Regional Staff/Partners Summary and Contacts Any Questions? Thank you!