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Educational Technology Services
Educational Technology Services
Mission: Support and service of Faculty technology needs and applications
Emphasis: Instructional methods that may strategically benefit from emerging technologies, to enhance and expand student learning.
Strategies for integrating teaching with various forms of delivery, media and technology resources
http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/new
ETS Overview
ITV and Video Services Classroom Technology Support Faculty Projects and IMS Video Production and Streaming Media
ITV and Video Services
Providing ITV Classroom support, Photo and Video Services
Joe Nechanicky
ITV (Interactive Television)
Purpose of Interactive Television• To provide access and distribute courses originating from MSU to off campus
students through out the state of Minnesota• To Supplement and support students using other forms of distant learning
opportunities, such as on line learning• Two primary ITV rooms AH 322 and TR E224 H.323 (IP) equipped• Current classes on ITV – MODL 462/562 MODL 463/563, AVIA 333, REHB 625 ,ENG
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ITV / World Wide Video Conference Services• Provide scheduling of ITV class time, facilities at MSU• Establish video connections and work out room scheduling to other institutions• Provide specialized instruction and additional technology for instructors• H.323 Video conference and Net meeting scheduling, connection assistance• Satellite downlink scheduling and program implementation for seminars and
continuing education programs
Typical MSU ITV Room
Video Conference Facilities
ML 3012 ML 2042
ML 94B Portable Unit
Video Production Lab Purpose: To instruct and assist faculty in the use of
digital video production hardware and software A sample of video programs available:
• iMovie (Mac)• Movie Maker (PC)• Pinnacle Studio 9• Camtasia• Visual Presenter• Snag it• New programs installed periodically and current
programs are being constantly evaluated for proper operation, performance and application
Video Production Lab
Instruction and Services This support function enhances and increases visibility of Minnesota State Mankato’s strong academic
and student environment
• Instruction :• Digital Video production techniques (camera, composition, lighting sound )• Digital Video editing techniques (use of computers for video editing including disposition of
files)• Analog to digital audio processing ( instruction on various file generation methods for audio
processing• Video Support :
• Assist faculty in the development of video for classroom and on line class presentations• Develop campus wide video projects such as MSUM’s convocation video, Promise video,
special events, and instructional and recruitment videos. • Assist faculty with video projects in the video production lab • DVD authoring and DVD duplication• VHS to DVD conversions• Digital still shot camera work for various video and photographic applications• Advisement on purchases of video equipment for faculty for class room applications (cameras, editing software, computer specifications etc)
Classroom Technology Support
Providing Classroom Technology and Support
Matthew Clay
Classroom Technology Overview
Classroom Information. Technology Usage. Ongoing Support. Upcoming Projects. Moving Forward. What Else?
Multimedia Classroom Information Level 2 Rooms*
• Multimedia Projector• Laptop Hookup• Document Camera• DVD/VCR• Instructional Video
Level 3 Rooms*• All Level 2 equipment plus• Microphone• Built-in Dell and Macintosh• Instructional Video
*All rooms are keyed the same. *Some rooms have Smart Boards in them
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Ongoing Classroom Support
Classrooms require a high level of support and maintenance.• Team of 4-5 student assistants.
• Bi-weekly room checks
• Our goal is to respond to a problem in a classroom within minutes of a call.
• Help departments with non-standard equipment trouble shoot any problems they may have.
• Offer training on how to use the equipment and incorporate it into the classroom.
Upcoming Projects
Remodel of Trafton Center 121. Specialized classrooms for different
departments. (Biology) Working closely with facilities on the new
Trafton Building and Remodel and the new dorm building.
Continuing our recycling phase.
Recycling Phase
We are currently on a 5 year recycling plan. 33 rooms will be upgraded this summer. They will receive a newer and brighter
projector. They will get new Crestron Touch panels. They will be added to our E-control system.
Moving Forward: Where are we going?
Installing our own equipment.
Create our own programming.
Continue adding classrooms to our E-Control system.
Work more closely with different departments to meet their growing technological needs.
Example: Our Own Programming
Personalized to our school.
Help menus can be created.
Easily make our own changes.
Moving Forward: New Technologies
Smart boards, Sympodiums, Wireless Slates, Annotation devices
Wireless Projectors Video Over Ethernet Audience Response Systems Unified Digital Signage Solution ????
What Else?
Wireless and Classroom Technology Conference
Technology and Teaching Center Surplus Equipment Auctions Special Event Technology Support.
(Convocation, speakers, etc)
Instructional Management Systems
Providing Desire2Learn support to students, faculty, and staff.
Site administrator/trainer
Jeff Henline
Who are we?
Local IMS support staff• 1 full time staff
• 6 student employees
• 5 days/week, 8:00a-5:00p
Providing support via:• RightNow knowledgebase
• Email (desire2learn@mnsu.edu)
• Phone (507.389.3295)
• Live chat (ProvideSupport)
Support Usage (since Aug. 2005)
• 3,211 sent emails (about 15/day) RightNow
• 527 incidents Live chat
• 486 incidents
Desire2Learn Usage
Spring 2006• 853 Courses
• 317,890 active sessions (as of 3/20/2006)
• 22,069 student enrollments
Fall 2005• 856 Courses
• 753,678 active sessions
• 24,058 student enrollments
Desire2Learn Usage
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Faculty Training
Classes offered to faculty on Desire2Learn. (content, grading, quizzing, etc.)
One-on-one training provided Assist faculty with content and course
creation
Zoomerang
13 licenses available for use by Faculty/Staff
Access to random samples from MSU populations
Assistance in creating, deploying, and analyzing data
Video Production and Streaming Media
Providing Digital Video Production and Streaming Media Support
Jerry Anderson
Streaming Media Server
Live Event Streaming• Commencement Ceremonies
• Speakers
• KMSU Radio
• Athletic Events
Streaming Media Server
On-Demand Content• Mock Interviews - COB
• Speeches – COE
• Student Teaching Sessions – COE
• Executive Lecture Series – COB
• Tech Rec
• Multimedia Content for Online Classes
Online Collaboration for Distance Learning
• Macromedia Breeze Meeting
• e/pop Web Conferencing
What they offer…
• Synchronous Online Learning
• Live audio/video via Internet
• Interactive whiteboard
• Live application and document sharing
• Remote student teaching observation
Administrative/Non-Academic Uses
• Campus/Department Marketing
• Dissemination of information
• Multipoint meetings online
• Interviews online
PDA – Wireless Initiatives
• Athletic Training• Audience Response
• Electronic Medical Handbook
• Geography• GPS Interface for Mapping
• Intro to GPS courses
• Construction Management
Podcasting/Vodcasting
• Real Simple Syndication (RSS)• Subscription-based
• Any file type
• Automated Downloads
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