Next Generation Content for Video Conferencing

Mina Patel

 

LGfL Schools Conference 2014Supporting the New Curriculum

• Promote good practice in using videoconferencing.

• DfE guidelines to maximise potential of broadband connections:

– How much bandwidth do you need?

– SLA for packet delivery.

– HD bandwidths

– Traffic shaping using public ISP's

– Help desk support from qualified VC experts that works closely with Janet Videoconferencing?

– Product evaluations

Importance of regional co-ordinator/broadband needs

• Online portal to book or launch a VC (www.ja.net/bookvc)

• Delivered via a secure education network with free technical support

• Room based or desktop users and guests can join a VC from anywhere

• Telephone dial in feature

• Streaming

• Recording(subject to licence agreement)

Janet Videoconferencing-what does it offer?

• Meet a rocket scientist

• Go to the moon

• Meet a WW1 soldier

• Talk to a Viking

• CPD – Geography Association, English GCSE

All without leaving your classroom

We are always looking for more industry based content

Janet Content Providers

Content providers

Hardware Options

Free Webcam Software ( secure, interoperable) • Janet Desktop , Visimeet•LGfL – Jabber ( contact Drew at LGfL)

Pros,: free software, good for one to one communication, secure, interoperableWebcams cost ? Mic Cost?

Cons: not for whole class lesson delivery, not for regular use of VC. Quality will vary, cannot control during multipoint connection

Next Generation VC Hardware

•Affordable network solution, secure via IP•High Quality•Installation included•Curriculum support, registration on Janet, SMT support

National Video Conference Award Winners 2014Highlands Primary is this year's winner of the The National Janet (UK) Awards for Excellence for enhancing teaching in learning through using video conferencing.

The award was presented by Rt. (Hon) Lord Jim Knight via

a live video conference link between Highlands School and

the Bett Show 2014 on Friday 24th January.

Tim Marshall, CEO for Janet(UK) and Andy Hsi, President of

AVer Information (sponsors of the awards) are pictured

with Mrs Durr (Deputy Head),

Mrs Seagrave (ICT Specialist Teacher) and year 6 pupils,

who accepted the award on behalf of the school.

Click HERE to read more about the awards.

Highlands was awarded national recognition because of the large number of content providers the staff and pupils has connected to, showcasing time and money saved, within just 18 months.

Video Conferencing

Highlands is part of the Redbridge Video Conference Group.  We

are committed to embedding the use of Video Conferencing into

our school curriculum.  Where possible the children will take part

in video conferences throughout the school year.  Click HERE to

find out more about this work and the video conferences that the

children have experienced.

www.highlandsprimary.net

Video conferencing information go to:-  Our School tab

Oaks Park Video Conferencing

Uganda

China

Canada, Alberta

USA- New York

USA- New Jersey

France

Spain

Antarctica

What we have done

• Over 200 video conferences

• Made links with schools outside of the UK

• Delivered lessons and lectures not available in our school

• Shared author experiences with other schools and organisations

• Held debates and meetings

Authors

Debates

students waiting for information from National Space Centre

Linking in with university lectures

Distance Learning : Via Video Conference

“The course is very enjoyable and I learn a lot through it. A particular reason for this is that we have a highly skilled teacher via the video camera who is very helpful and breaks down the course for us, so we learn to the best of our ability. The teacher has given me a lot of support and encouragement so that I have high self-confidence in a subject I have never taken before. This has helped me to obtain a grade B in my first unit which I hope to push up to an overall A in the second unit this summer.”

Other Links

What we need now and in the future

• More content providers and Video Conference opportunities.

• Industries to come onboard to offer expertise.

• More willingness to use Video Conferencing to link classrooms and industry.