Post on 27-Jan-2017
BRIDGING THE ENGAGEMENT GAP FOR DISTANCE STUDENTS THROUGH TELEROBOTICS
Michael Griffith, MSUniversity of Arizona
Marcus Rosenthal, CEORevolve Robotics
Marci M. Powell, CEO USDLA Chair Emerita and Past
President
Our Challenge
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How can we provide accessibility for distance students to
participate with a high level of independent control in traditional face-to-face synchronous classes allowing them to
engage in both the formal and informal learning activities.
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Traditional Telepresence Instruction
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Critical Success Factors
Provide an active social presence for students at a distance in traditional classes (and classrooms)
Provide for real-time collaboration and immediate feedback loops as if the distance students are in-person
Gracefully transition from one learning modality to the next
Special Education Graduate Course With Multiple Kubi In Use
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Kubi and the Whole Class
Students In Special Education Work Collaboratively On A Presentation
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Kubi and the Small Group
Distance Student Socializes In The Hall With Classmates Before Special Education Class
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Kubi in the Hallway!
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Kubi Telerobotic Device
• iPad Mini Gen 3
• Kubi Robot
• Microphone Stand
• Mic Stand Adapter
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Review of Critical Success Factors
Provide an active social presence for students at a distance in traditional classes (and classrooms)
Provide real-time collaboration and immediate feedback loops as if they are in person
Gracefully transition from one learning modality to the next
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Results
Faculty have called the new tools “transformative”
Resident students are requesting Kubi when they are sick, traveling, or have a need to be away from campus
Students and faculty are discovering their own use cases and are requesting the Kubi