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Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices. by John J. Hirschbuhl, Ph.D. Thursday, April 20, 2006 4:05 – 4:55. John J. Hirschbuhl Ph.D. The University of Akron Principle Investigator jhirsch@uakron.edu 330.972.6507.

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Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

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  1. Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices by John J. Hirschbuhl, Ph.D. Thursday, April 20, 2006 4:05 – 4:55

  2. John J. Hirschbuhl Ph.D. The University of Akron Principle Investigator jhirsch@uakron.edu 330.972.6507 Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  3. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) was established in 1983 to deliver An Exercise in Hard Choices. Administered to citizens face-to-face as a public education program. History Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  4. In 2002, The University of Akron embarked on a large scale online version of the Exercise in partnership with CRFB. Funding has been provided by the U.S. Department of Education. History Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  5. To educate citizens about the budget and the decision making-process of Congress. To inform legislators about the thinking of American citizens on budget issues. Goals Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  6. Deliver Instruction to more than higher education. Expand Service to K-20 system. Produce a new paradigm for voice, video and data delivery of learner centric instruction through Internet2. Project Background Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  7. State higher education networks such as OARNET help schools connect to Internet2. Learners from 4 states (Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania) communicated in groups from many locations. Project Background Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  8. Learners took control of their learning by working as a team to build a federal budget. Results Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  9. Traditional Face-to-Face Delivery • An onsite moderator assists. • A demographic questionnaire is used to optimize group diversity. • Groups negotiate to consensus. • The pencil-and-paper scorecard can be a challenge! Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  10. Since 1983, more than 15,000 individuals have participated in the traditional Exercise. Electronic delivery will extend the Exercise to diverse populations and educational settings. Traditional Face-to-Face Delivery Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  11. Year 1 was dedicated to development and initial pilots. Year 2 was dedicated to controlled pilots at The University of Akron. Year 3 has been dedicated to high school outreach over Internet2. Electronic Methods Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  12. Synchronous site-to-site using Polycom video-conferencing. Synchronous computer-to-computer using a Macromedia Flash Communications server. Asynchronous using WebCT. Electronic Methods Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  13. Electronic Methods Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  14. An electronic scorecard can facilitate all delivery methods. Decisions are input online and calculations are automatic. Results are projected over a number of years to participants showing surplus, deficit, or a balanced budget. The Scorecard is built through ColdFusion, HTML, and SQL server. Electronic Scorecard Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  15. Electronic Scorecard Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  16. Electronic Scorecard Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  17. Electronic Scorecard Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  18. Electronic Scorecard Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  19. Video Conferencing Delivery • Common place and time • Off-site moderator • Enabled by Polycom video-conferencing • Video and audio contact with the moderator and each other Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  20. Video Conferencing Delivery Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  21. Video Conferencing Delivery Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  22. PC to PC Delivery to Desktop • Common time, but not a common location • Macromedia Flash Media Server • Synchronous audio and video Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  23. PC to PC Delivery to Desktop Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  24. PC to PC Delivery to Desktop Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  25. Ideal for educational environments where participants have high incentive. Progress is easily monitored. Participants have more time to read, reflect, and research issues. Groups negotiate decisions by posting to threaded discussion. Asynchronous Delivery Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  26. To develop “social presence” among participants separated in space. To create forum for continued reflective discussion of issues raised in class or by readings. Asynchronous Delivery Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  27. Asynchronous Delivery Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  28. To motivate participants to integrate personal experience, anecdotes, and knowledge of the world in supporting their views. To encourage participants to examine values and beliefs in the context of differing viewpoints. Goals Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  29. “I did not know what the material meant, so I would ask a group member by posting to threaded discussion and they would respond to help me out…I can now say I know the difference one vote can make.” -K.C. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  30. “With postings instead of live discussion, everyone can think out exactly what they want to post and articulate it accordingly…Hard Choices was a way not only of learning about politics, but also living them.” -L.H. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  31. “Hard Choices was…beneficial because it brought together people from different backgrounds, both politically and socially, for a common cause.” –B.I. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  32. 85% This exercise has helped me realize the importance of compromise in the federal budget. 75% I enjoyed this exercise. 75% I found this exercise beneficial. Findings Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  33. 59% I am now more interested in economic issues than before. 56% I am now more interested in political news than before. 50% I am now more likely to read news about the economy than before. Findings Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  34. All groups who experienced the Exercise demonstrate significantly more knowledge of the budget and budget process. All groups who experienced the Exercise demonstrate significantly more interest in the budget process and politics. Research Results Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  35. Participants also expressed satisfaction with the use of the technology. Research Results Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  36. Research Results The Exercise is now aligned with national education standards in: - Language Arts - Mathematics - Social Studies - Technology Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  37. This exercise has motivated me to find out more about the federal budget process. I plan to talk to people who know more about the federal budget. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  38. I would like to find out more about how our government makes spending decisions. I am interested in how the federal budget works. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  39. I would like to learn more about the federal budget. I plan to read up on the federal budget process. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  40. When negotiating with others to reach a final decision, I think it is necessary to make some concessions to people with different opinions. When negotiating with others to reach a final decision, I avoid confrontations about differences of opinion. Feedback Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  41. Technology increases engagement. Interaction and engagement enhances learning outcomes. Our high school students are far more sophisticated than we give them credit. Turn them loose and let them learn. The right technology and the proper methodology make a significant difference in the learning experience. What We Learned Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

  42. Q & A Voice, Video and Data requirements for An Exercise in Hard Choices

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