On 06/16/2011,
in 21st century, 3D, A/V -- audio/visual, future, immersion, innovation, learning spaces, smart classrooms, television, vendors, videoconferencing, virtual field trips, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, visualizing information,
by Daniel Christian
INFOCOMM/ORLANDO, Fla. – (June 15, 2011) – Christie, a global visual technology company, today unveiled the newest members of its Christie® MicroTiles™ solutions family, the Christie® i-Kit touch interactivity kit, powered by Baanto™ ShadowSense™, and the Christie® JumpStart software and media server, both on technology preview at the Christie InfoComm booth #2127 through to June 17.
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Example shown above from Weill Cornell Medical College
On 06/16/2011,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, digital video, Europe, learning spaces, smart classrooms, television, United States,
by Daniel Christian
The following items might give you some ideas on how to illustrate new concepts/designs for your learning spaces:
- Steelcase LearnLab – Learning Outside the Box (note this is from 2009, but the concepts and methods of illustrating a space are still relevant)
- Mistubishi MegaView — and also this page here
Addendum later on 6/16/11:
- Omnishapes introduces hexagonal displays for shaped video walls — from Sixteen:Nine and Eyevis (Germany)
On 06/15/2011,
in 21st century, collaboration, learning spaces, library / librarians, smart classrooms, social learning / networks,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
I hesitated in posting this because I don’t know what the future will tell us re: the use of wireless technologies. But for now, the majority of the tests/research that I’ve seen assert that we are not in much danger from using wireless technologies. (I just hope this arena doesn’t turn out to be another Philip Morris type of move from the manufactures/companies selling these items.)
On 06/14/2011,
in 21st century, collaboration, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, library / librarians, smart classrooms, social learning / networks, using teams, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
On 06/10/2011,
in cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, computer science, education technology, emerging technologies, future, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), learning spaces, open courseware and systems, platforms, programming, smart classrooms, streams of content, technology (general), trends, UK,
by Daniel Christian
Widgets and mashups for personal and institutional technologies — by Scott Wilson
Sample slides/excerpt:
On 06/08/2011,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, collaboration, convergence, Daniel S. Christian, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, interaction design, interactivity, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, multi-touch, multimedia, participation, smart classrooms, technologies for your home, technology (general), television, videoconferencing, virtual field trips, virtual K-12 schools, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, virtual tutoring, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC: It would be sharp (and somewhat James Bond-ish) if you could take the concepts within the iTable from Kyle Buckner Designs.com…(esp. motorized parts and a customizable design)
…and combine those concepts with concepts found within a Microsoft Surface type of table: (esp. multi-touch capabilities for a group of people to work collaboratively on)
…and combine those concepts with concepts found within Steelcase’s Media:Scape product… (esp. the ability to bring your own device and instantly “connect” it and press a puck-like device to begin displaying it on the screen/table)
…kinda gives us a flavor for what may very well be part of the integration and continued convergence of devices…and it may be a device in your living room or study.
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On 06/01/2011,
in collaboration, engagement / engaging students, innovation, learning spaces, smart classrooms, student-related, videoconferencing, virtual field trips, web-based collaboration, webinars,
by Daniel Christian
Next-Gen Classrooms: Aces of Space — from CampusTechnology.com by Jennifer Demski
Four schools use cutting-edge design principles and technology to create next-gen learning spaces, with a focus on collaboration and student engagement.
On 05/27/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, blended learning, Canada, change, digital learning, distance education, education technology, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, faith, future, hybrid learning, K-12 related, learning spaces, multimedia, online learning, pedagogy, professional development, smart classrooms, teaching & learning,
by Daniel Christian
Designing learning spaces — from Edmagine, posted by sonsangnim
Some of the links mentioned:
- D. Gordon, Multipurpose Spaces (2010)
- S. Harris, SCIL Place of Virtual, Pedagogic and Physical Space in the 21st Century Classroom (2010)
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 21st Century Learning Environments (2009).
On 05/27/2011,
in emerging technologies, internet, learning spaces, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
Wi-Fi enabled smart lighting ecosystem –– TrendBird
Excerpt:
What if every light bulb had its own unique Internet IP address? The possibilities are endless: You could monitor, manage and control every light bulb from any Internet-enabled device – turning lights on and off individually, dimming or creating scenes from your smartphone, tablet, PC or TV – to save energy as well as electricity costs.
Your “smart lighting” network could have dozens or even hundreds of appliances connected through a wireless network designed for maximum energy savings, communicating information about their environment, about power consumption levels, and alerting you to any problems. Today, NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) is introducing itsGreenChip™ smart lighting solution that makes the Internet-enabled, energy-efficient lighting network a reality – not only for businesses, but also for consumers trying to make the most of energy savings in the home.
Beginning tomorrow at LIGHTFAIR International, NXP and partners TCP and GreenWave Reality will be showcasing a consumer-ready, Internet-enabled Smart Lighting network powered by the GreenChip smart lighting solution in the NXP booth (no. 2823) and TCP booth (no. 2659).
NXP’s GreenChip smart lighting solution opens an entirely new dimension in energy efficient lighting
On 05/25/2011,
in A/V -- audio/visual, education technology, learning spaces, smart classrooms, strategy, teaching & learning, vision/possibilities,
by Daniel Christian
Taking next-gen classrooms beyond the pilot — from campustechnology.com by Jennifer Demski
How the University of Minnesota moved its Active Learning Classroom concept to prime time
On 05/23/2011,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, business, convergence, future, learning spaces, mobile learning, mobile technologies, personalized/customized learning, smart classrooms, television,
by Daniel Christian
Future of Television – Video Podcast — from Phil Leigh’s Inside Digital Media, Inc.
Related item:
- John Hendricks: The Future of Television – The Discovery Channel (May 17, 2011)