Our Classroom Studios house a variety of media production technologies in spaces that are configurable to meet a range of programming needs from the broadcasting of traditional distance education television courses; to modern interactive webcast, podcast, and streaming media events, as well as multi-point video conferencing.
In addition to the resources offered in a traditional 'mediated classroom' (e.g. digital media presentation systems, audio and video playback, etc.) the alt^I Classroom Studios provide seamless recording and capture of course content making it available as a digital archive for either closed-circuit 'Video On-Demand' playback or open podcasting, or both. Additionally, courses taught in the alt^I Classroom Studios may utilize two way video and audio connectivity among the live classroom participants and students and other instructors distributed across regional and geographic boundaries. Interaction and collaboration are possible using the wide range of technologies and approaches available in our Classroom Studios, and new methods continue to be developed and explored.
All classes may be recorded for backup, archive, and repeat programming using a variety of technologies ranging from analog video recording to live interactive webcasting systems.
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A Selection of available technologies includes:
Remote Controlled Cameras
- Each DLT Classroom includes three cameras, remotely and quietly controlled by a professional operator in an adjacent control room. Every effort has been made to keep the movements of the cameras from distracting instruction. Pad camera, presentation camera, or “Elmo” system- is used in each of the classrooms. This camera is positioned over the instructor's desk, making it possible to display instructional materials hand-drawn with markers on a letter- size pad. Prepared printed graphics also may be shown.
Computer presentation
- Each classroom includes a personal computer for presentation of content that can effectively be incorporated into the course programming and delivery on the instructor's queue.
Smart Board
- A number of our studios, include Smart Board data projection screens. These large displays can be operated by touch senstive controls on the screen, making for a near seamless interactive blend between instructor and content.
Video Conferencing
- Two-way video conferences may be established between our studios and any other institution or facility with traditional video conferencing technology. True two-way interaction between colloborative and distributed classrooms makes it possible to truly achieve global learning and perspectives.
Interactive Digital Webcasting & Archiving
- Classroom presentations may be recorded using a variety of means from traditional digital videotape, to web video formats, to complete composiite packaging using systems such as MediaSite, Apresso, or others. Course material may be distributed in open webcasting enviroments, or in protected and secure 'Intranet' spaces.
Podcasting
- The digital recordings of all materials (audio, video, etc.) presented in our studios can easily be distributed using subcription based services of RSS and podcasting, providing an added level of convenience and flexibility for students and instructors.
Microphones
- A wireless lapel microphone is available for the instructor in each studio. This provides the maximum flexibility for instructor mobility. Student microphones are also utilized to record questions and discussion throughout classroom activities, a critical component in capturing overall learning and engagement.
Phone bridge from remote distributed sites
- Telephone calls from distributed site students are broadcast into each classroom through the built-in speaker system. This helps to engage all learners and bridge the gap between local and distributed education.
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