2008 Global Education Segment
Education Team
Russ Colbert, Austin, TX, Global Education Market Director, Chair USDLA/EDEN/LTUG, JeLA GAC
Elaine Shuck, Sturgis, SD Global Director- K-12 Education
Marci Powell, San Antonio, TX Global Director – Higher Education, USDLA President
PUG SIG and +50 customer/relationship partners as references and advisory guides
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Technology in Education History
“Virtual Classrooms, Online, Blended, Hybrid Classrooms, Web 2.0, Blogs, LMS, Podcasts, Streaming, Wiki, HD interactive videoconferencing, cell phones, Internet2”
Standard Interactive Videoconferencing
2-way video/2-way audio
1-way video/2-way audioBusiness TV
1-way video/videotape
Audio & Correspondence Courses
“Virtual Classrooms, Online, Blended, Hybrid Classrooms, Web 2.0, Blogs, LMS, Podcasts, Streaming, Wiki, HD interactive videoconferencing, cell phones, Internet2”
Standard Interactive Videoconferencing
2-way video/2-way audio
1-way video/2-way audioBusiness TV
1-way video/videotape
Audio & Correspondence Courses
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Education Challenges in 2008
State and local funding is low. Federal grant resources are at all-time high! How to take advantage?
Institutions desire continuous improvement to curriculum and make learning engaging and relevant
Districts need to create higher equity
A new breed of socially networked students are physically and virtually entering institutions
Global Studies, collaboration and more research is desired
Manage schedules
Achieve Professional Development
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Industry Trends
HD desired due to increased quality
HD desired due to I2 bandwidth availability
More complete solutions desired, eg…HD end point w/POC, RMX, RSS 2000 to Video Media Center (content management)
Content Database with more CP
Course Collaborations on Demand
Integration with online and e-learning LMS
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TeachersStudents K-12 Higher Ed DistrictsNational Networks
Global Content
Education Applications, Services, and Programs
Funding
Training
Teaching Technology
Technology + Programs = Success
Classroom Endpoints
Conference Bridge2
Management &Scheduling 3 Video Recording, Streaming &
Content Management4
NAT/FirewallTraversal5
1 Workflow IntegrationMS Outlook, IBM Sametime
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Teaching Technology Example
Key Applications with Polycom Solutions
Virtual Field Trips
Access to Content Experts
Student Collaboration projects
Resource Sharing
Professional Development
Technical Training
Administrative and curriculum design
Advanced Placement
Corporate Training
Continuing Education units
Remote Student Services
Streaming and Podcasting courses
Dual Enrollment
Global Studies
Teacher Collaboration
Distance/Blended Learning courses
Project management
Research
Interactive meetings with authors
Digital libraries
Campus Extensions
Cultural Exchanges
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Key Programs
Honors Program Provides price reduction, training and memberships
Polycom Collaborations Around the Planet Helps you find content partners
Content Access Program Content Database
Content Provider Program/Special Events Provides the best content directly to you
Grant Assistance Program Helps you find needed resources
www.polycom.com/education
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Segment Web Site www.polycom.com/education
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Key Resources
Polycom Collaborations Around the Planet
Benefits:
Increase videoconferencing utilization
Expand and enhance curriculum
Access to global collaboration
Increase educational equity
The first large scale global directory and professional network of educators for videoconferencing project collaboration
http://www.polycom.com/education/PCATP
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Polycom Content Database
http://www.polycom.com/education/content
Art History Search
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Small Videoconferencing ClassroomSmall Videoconferencing Classroom
18 or less students18 or less students
Student Camera Student Camera
Motion Receive Display (People) Motion Receive Display (People)
Confidence & Graphics Display (Content)Confidence & Graphics Display (Content)
RoomCenterLine RoomCenterLine
VideoconferencePlatform
Camera view angle
Ceiling or Room microphone array
Educational cabinet/cart
Large Classroom ExampleLarge Classroom Example
18 or more students18 or more students
Student Camera Student Camera
Instructor CameraInstructor Camera
Instructor Podium Instructor Podium
Motion Receive DisplayMounted atop educational cabinet
Motion Receive DisplayMounted atop educational cabinet
Document Camera Document Camera
Interactive Whiteboard
Ceiling or Room microphone array
Day in the Life of a Teacher/Professor
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ce ce AssessmenAssessmen
t t StandardsStandardsAchievedAchieved
Desired Desired PerformanPerforman
ce ce AssessmenAssessmen
t t StandardsStandardsAchievedAchieved
Access Access Content Content
Database Database to to
support support subjectsubject
Access Access Content Content
Database Database to to
support support subjectsubject
Student/TeacherStudent/Teacher interactivityinteractivity
Polycom PowerCamPolycom PowerCamPresenterPresenter
Student/TeacherStudent/Teacher interactivityinteractivity
Polycom PowerCamPolycom PowerCamPresenterPresenter
Polycom Polycom HDX/VSX HDX/VSX MultipoiMultipoi
nt nt P on CP on C
RSS2000RSS2000VMC VMC
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Polycom Polycom HDX/VSX HDX/VSX MultipoiMultipoi
nt nt P on CP on C
RSS2000RSS2000VMC VMC
recordinrecordingg
Global Classrooms
Global Classrooms
Develop Content
for Blended Learning
Develop Content
for Blended Learning
Teacher Teacher ProfessionProfession
al al DevelopmDevelopm
entent
Teacher Teacher ProfessionProfession
al al DevelopmDevelopm
entent
Access Access CollaboratiCollaborations Around ons Around the Planet the Planet to support to support
subjectsubject
Access Access CollaboratiCollaborations Around ons Around the Planet the Planet to support to support
subjectsubject
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Challenge
Connect youth all over the world to foster greater understanding and tolerance.
Solution
Polycom VSX™ 7000 video conferencing systems
Result
Over the past several years, thousands of kids connected globally to discuss topics ranging from the war in Iraq to the natural habitats of the Mountain Gorilla in Rwanda, resulting in increased understanding and tolerance for the world’s diverse cultures.
RESULT: Fostering cross-cultural dialog for K-12
“Not only does video conferencing provide the
high-quality voice and video the Internet can’t…
participants don’t have to have to worry about the
technology, they can interact naturally and concentrate on
what they’re getting out of the program.”
Jonathon GiesenCo-Founder
Global Nomads Group
CASE STUDY: GLOBAL NOMADS GROUP
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Challenge
Provide educational equity for both rural and urban students in Southwestern Michigan.
Serve mix of 300-1000 student rural districts to urban 5000 student districts and provide exposure outside their respective environs.
Solution
Polycom video conferencing solutions, including the award winning VSX™ 7000 and RSS 2000.
Result
Vastly expanded educational opportunities for region’s students from kindergarten through high school.
Start with video conference field trips integrated with curriculum.
Expand to extended project collaborations with other classes in other schools or geographies.
Enhanced teacher training opportunities.
RESULT: Engaging standards focused education
“I think the value of video speaks for itself.” “Video
conferencing allows teachers to access traditional field trip
content without the loss of instructional time associated
with transportation to a museum.”
Janine LimInstructional Technology
ConsultantBerrien County ISD
CASE STUDY: BERRIEN COUNTY ISD
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Challenge
Deliver world-class educational opportunities
to students in a large Arizona county with a
dispersed and rural population
Solution
Polycom VSX™ video conferencing systems,
Polycom PVX™ desktop video software,
Polycom ClassStation™ education solution,
Polycom Vortex® installed voice products;
Polycom MGC™ bridge
Result
Improved ability to serve rural residents and
help them achieve their educational goals,
costs savings of up to $11,000 per month
Case Study
RESULT: Remove disparity of breadth of course offerings between main and remote campuses
“We were just amazed at the video quality, it was hard to believe we were connectingwith people half way around
the world.”
Rich KingDirector of Instructional
TechnologyCentral Arizona College
CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE
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Review: What Polycom provides in Education
A comprehensive portfolio of distance learning solutions for the 21Century Classroom
Technological freedom to teach the way educators want to teach
Real-time interactive communications for responsive learning
Ease-of-use – transparent technology
Classroom configuration and curriculum development
Application training and professional memberships
Content and cultural exchanges, Programs and Services
Grant writing and funding assistance
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Classroom Endpoints1
Reference Solutions
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Polycom Education Reference Solutions
Performance
VSX 7000e
VSX 7000s
VSX 8000
VSX 5000
HDX 9000 SeriesHDX 4000
PVX
VSX 3000
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Desktop Small/Medium Group ProfessionalHDX 8000
Large Class room
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Polycom Education Reference Solutions
Performance
VSX 7000e
VSX 7000s
VSX 8000
VSX 5000
HDX 9000 SeriesHDX 4000
PVX
VSX 3000
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Desktop Small/Medium Group ProfessionalHDX 8000
Large Class room
Higher Education Meeting RoomsHigher Education Meeting Rooms
Reference Solutions
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Classroom Endpoints1
Conference Bridge2
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Polycom Conference Bridges
RMX 2000
Advanced, open IP platform optimized for high definition videoconferencing
Advanced integration into IT environments and applications
Simple to use and manage
MGC Series
• Ideal for full-fledged audio-only
conferencing
• Best choice for heavy ISDN
requirements
• Fulfills specialty/legacy
requirements, e.g. V.35/MPI, H.261
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Reference Solutions
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Classroom Endpoints
Conference Bridge2
Management &Scheduling 3
1
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ReadiManager SE200
Centralized Management Application for IP video Conferences: Add users, change layouts, mute users real time Manages and monitors end point devices (video cameras and codecs) Acts as gatekeeper for different endpoints Web- or Outlook-based conference scheduling
Polycom High Definition Ecosystem
SE200 Management and Scheduling
RMX 2000 Conference Platform
HDX High Definition Endpoints
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Reference Solutions
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Classroom Endpoints
Conference Bridge2
Management &Scheduling 3 Video Recording, Streaming &
Content Management4
1
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RSS 2000
Basic recording and streaming of video conferences (both people and content) up to and including High Definition
Record any type of conference including single point, point-to-point, and multipoint
Fundamental Archiving, Streaming, and Search capabilities
Polycom RSS 2000
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VMC 1000
Manage, protect, leverage all educational content
Live or on-demand streaming to thousands of viewers
Archive content in dedicated and secure repository
Leverage existing video infrastructure
Video Media CenterRMX 2000
Class inProgress
+ RSS 2000
Web Streaming to Thousandsof Non-active
Participants
InteractiveParticipants
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Reference Solutions
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Classroom Endpoints
Conference Bridge2
Management &Scheduling 3 Video Recording, Streaming &
Content Management4
NAT/FirewallTraversal5
1
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Secure route through any firewall
Allows anyone, anywhere to join a multipoint conference
Optimizes video quality by prioritizing video packets
V2IU - NAT/Firewall Traversal
Content Provider
Main Campus
Coffee Shop/Home(H.460 endpoint)
IP
5
Reference Solutions
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Classroom Endpoints
Conference Bridge2
Management &Scheduling 3 Video Recording, Streaming &
Content Management4
NAT/FirewallTraversal5
1 Presence IntegrationMS Outlook, IBM Sametime
6
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Partner Integration
Scalable, proven videoconferencing solutions
Integration via open API’s with industry-leading IP telephony vendors
Proven interoperability across devices, infrastructures, and applications
Mission Critical Applications
Microsoft LCS
IBM SameTime
Desktop andMobile Devices
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Classroom Endpoints
Conference Bridge2
Management &Scheduling 3 Video Recording, Streaming &
Content Management4
NAT/FirewallTraversal5
1 Workflow IntegrationMS Outlook, IBM Sametime
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Complete Education Solution
Example Education Network
PSTN IP/H.323/I2 ISDN/H.320
Remote Locations &Mobile Students
Multipoint Infrastructure Solutions
Gatekeeper, Scheduling & Management
Recording, Streaming & Content Management
Board or Meeting Room
Content Provider
Student Dorm/Study room/Homebound Student
Professor’s Office
Alliance Partner Integration
University Lecture Hall
K-12 Classroom
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Summary and Contacts
Regional Staff/Partners
Any Questions?
Thank you!