Remote Collaboration Classrooms
Denison's and Kenyon's new remote collaboration classrooms were
established through a grant by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The
objective of this faculty development grant is to enhance learning
through collaboration that uses modern information technology. More
about the grant is available at the Mellon Program's web site,
http://enhanced-learning.org/mellon.
The remote collaboration classrooms meet many
instructional needs with the following features:
- Tandberg Educator 5000 videoconferencing suites
- Easy-to-use touch screen control panel that can be moved from a
speaker's podium to conference table
- Full room microphone coverage
- Two color monitors at the front of the classroom to view
incoming and outgoing images
- One color monitor at the rear of the classroom for instructor's
view
- Two video cameras capable of automatic tracking and independent
control
- Dedicated video network connections between our two
campuses
- Four dial-up telephone lines (ISDN) for video connections to
facilities worldwide
- VCR and document cameras for display in room as well as video
conference exchanges
- Networked microcomputer for projection and video conference
exchanges
- Color projection system and screen for computer displays
- Flexible seating for 18, or conference table seating for
10
- Telephone for voice communications with other sites or for
support
Some uses of the remote collaboration classroom
are:
- bringing in guest lecturers to your class
- collaboratively teaching a course
- sharing resources with other institutions
- helping students access required courses
- teaching less commonly taught languages
- avoiding costly travel time to coordinate projects
- and much more...
Please review our policies
on reserving and using the classrooms before planning any
sessions.
Comments to: Scott E.
Siddall, scott@siddall.info
Edited: July 24, 2000