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Learn how 2 Professors are using IOCOM Visimeet as a Distance Learning tool;
Hear and see them live from their offices while they share a few slides with us;
See Visimeet in action;
Ask them questions.
What was supposed to happen
Dr. Tibor GyiresIllinois State University
http://www.acs.ilstu.edu/faculty/tbgyires/tbgyires.htm
Dr. Tibor Gyires is a Professor and Graduate Director in the School of Information Technology at Illinois State University.
Dr. Leroy MetzeWestern Kentucky UniversityDr. Leroy Metze is a Professor of Psychology and Director of Education Technology at Western Kentucky University.
http://edtech.wku.edu/~lmetze/
3 different courses are currently offered in the School of Information Technology that utilize Visimeet as a collaboration tool.
The students can attend the course in the classroom or from anywhere using Visimeet.
Distance Learning at ISU
Distance Learning at WKU6 different courses are currently offered at WKU.
The majority of the students attend the course remotely.
Students meet in small groups and also provide presentations to class using Visimeet.
Cloud based
Windows and Mac client
Easy to install
Free student version
Scales to large numbers without loss of quality
Individual user controls
Collaboration tools
Why They Use Visimeet
Multiple, simultaneous cameras from the classroom
Multiple, simultaneous data windows
Independent audio controls
Recording and playback capabilities
Administrative controls
Easy user signup
No really, why do they use it?
Collaboration CentersControl RoomsAuditoriumsConference RoomsTeam RoomsWorkstationsLaptopsTablets and Handhelds SmartphonesTelephonesWeb Browsers
Easy to Use• One size fits all software
• Point-and-click collaboration
Include More, Do More• Connect from anywhere at any time
• Virtually unlimited participants
• Synchronized voice, video, and data
Low Total Cost of Ownership• Use existing networks and support infrastructure
• Off-the-shelf hardware
• Affordable Team and Room plans available
Fixed Location
Location Independent
Mobile
About IOCOM
Shared Scientific Resources
• Shared radio telescope and shared electron
microscope viewing
• Students and researchers share images in real time
• No interference with sensitive equipment
• Crystal clear video resolution
• Increases utilization of high-cost scientific resources
School of Rock
• Integrated Ocean Drilling Program partnered with the Deep Earth
Academy
• Connects the JOIDES Resolution drill ship and participating class
rooms
• JOIDES Resolution uses satellite Internet connection
• Class participation is easy—just install a USB camera plug in a
projector
• Creates a more interactive and immersive study of Earth Science
Distributed Learning
• Next-generation approach to distance learning
• As many students as bandwidth can handle
• Remote students can see classroom, instructors, and presentations
• Remote office hours, tutoring, and other non-class meetings without an office or
classroom
• Licenses are reassigned to new students each term
• Record lectures for later viewing of classroom, instructors, and presentations
• Examples: Illinois State, Western Kentucky, U New Mexico, U Texas, U Memphis,
Florida State
VISIMEET DISTANCE LEARNING PACKAGE
FULL FEATURED VERSION for Auditorium or
Classroom
Including:Unlimited participantsMultiple Cameras to show entire roomMultiple DisplaysRecording
FULL FEATURED VERSION for Instructor’s office
Virtual Office HoursSpecial SessionsOther MeetingsRecording
FULL FEATURED VERSION for Teaching Assistant
Virtual Office HoursReview SessionsOther MeetingsRecording
FREE VERSION forStudents and Guest Speakers
Remote Attendance Playback for Review