Stanford researchers designed software that allows a viewer to zoom and pan while streaming online courses. They recently released the code to the public.
On 08/10/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, biology, chemistry, digital learning, digital video, innovation, learning spaces, mobile learning, more voice more choice more control, multi-touch, multimedia, online learning, physics, science, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
On 08/10/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, budgets, change, dangers of the status quo, Daniel S. Christian, digital learning, education reform, education technology, game-changing environment, K-12 related, leadership, legislatures / government / legal, policy, United States, using teams,
by Daniel Christian
Closing the loop in education technology — from The Journal by David Nagel
Excerpt:
K-12 education isn’t using technology effectively and isn’t investing nearly enough in IT infrastructure to enable next-generation learning. That’s the conclusion of a new report, “Unleashing the Potential of Technology in Education,” which called for a greater financial commitment to education technology and the adoption of a holistic, “closed loop” approach to its implementation.
See also:
From DSC:
We may continue to be disappointed in our overall results — even if we do bump up our ed tech infrastructure/investments — if we continue to use the same models/ways of doing things. That is, I wish we would move more towards a team-based approach and stop trying to load up our teachers’ and professors’ plates with tasks that they probably don’t have the time, interest, or training to do. Graphically speaking:
So…use teams to create and deliver the content — and allow for online tutoring from a team of specialists in each discipline. Like the healthcare-related billboard I kept driving by the other day said: “A team of specialists at every step.”
On 08/09/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, convergence, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, mirroring and/or multiple devices, streams of content, technologies for your home, television, transmedia, trends, UK,
by Daniel Christian
How the BBC is quietly, confidently shaping the future of TV –– from FastCompany.com by Kit Eaton
[On Monday] morning the BBC launched a whole new version of its iPlayer app, destined for connected TVs that sport a Net connection. In essence this means the BBC has taken its TV content online, added on-demand features, advanced search powers, playability on multiple platforms both mobile and static, and then fed all of its lessons back into an app…for TVs.
On 08/07/2011,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, computer science, convergence, emerging technologies, future, game-changing environment, multimedia, open courseware and systems, technologies for your home, technology (general), telecommunications, television, trends,
by Daniel Christian
10 Transformative Technology Trends for 2011-2012 [ ]
Excerpt:
The momentum has been building for several exciting emerging technology trends. While television content is increasingly available and delivered over the web, living room devices are becoming more inter-connected to create a more coherent user experience. GIA identifies and summarizes 10 key developments that drive market-shifting changes throughout the technology, media and telecommunications ecosystems.
On 08/07/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Apple, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, convergence, digital audio, digital video, emerging technologies, innovation, interactivity, mirroring and/or multiple devices, multimedia, technologies for your home, tools,
by Daniel Christian
Apple moves closer to taking over your living room — from readwriteweb.com by John Paul Titlow
Apple TV update adds iCloud storage for TV shows — from thisismynext.com by Nilay Patel
Apple announces a full assault on the cable box w/ the streaming of purchased TV shows — techcrunch.com
Apple Launches iCloud Beta [PICS] –– from Mashable.com by Ben Parr
Also relevant along these lines (but not from Apple):
Also see:
On 08/07/2011,
in 21st century, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, business, career development, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, creativity, curriculum, design, future, higher education, multimedia, new media literacies, professional development, society, technology (general), training / L&D, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
On 08/07/2011,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, business, collaboration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, using teams, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Smashing the cubicles — from technologyreview.com by Tom Simonite
By sketching future spaces around tablets, smart phones, and social technologies, companies can operate with far fewer desks.
Designed for mobility:
This conference table, from the design firm Steelcase, allows employees to dock their mobile devices and take turns sharing the displays at the ends of the table. Credit: Steelcase
Also see:
- The Rise of the Virtual Office — from technologyreview.com
As the definition of the workplace changes, dramatic increases in productivity could be ahead.
On 08/06/2011,
in 21st century, learning spaces, Michigan, science, smart classrooms, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Custer helped Calvin College outfit a new science lab;
above picture features one of the possible implementations of Steelcase’s Media:Scape product
On 08/06/2011,
in 21st century, Daniel S. Christian, disruption, future of higher education, game-changing environment, higher education, internet, IT in HE, leadership, strategy,
by Daniel Christian
Reengineering IT in higher education — from campustechnology.com by John Waters
Excerpt:
Higher ed IT is going the way of the TV repairman, eventually becoming anachronistic maintainers of commodity systems–if university and college technology managers and chief information officers don’t reclaim their rightful place as innovators. So proclaimed William G. “Gerry” McCartney, CIO at Purdue University, who spoke to attendees at the annual Campus Technology 2011 conference last week in Boston. McCarthy said he wants to see nothing less than a new kind of higher ed hybrid, one that transforms colleges and universities into “producers as well as consumers.”
From DSC:
I have had the perspective for decades now that those organizations who utilize technologies the best will be the winners (sorry for the competitive way of framing this topic, but it’s true).
“Keeping the systems running” in the world of IT is important — but the strategic use of IT has arguably become more important as the Internet, changing landscapes, and budgetary pressures continue to disrupt higher education.
In the 21st century, if you want a successful organization, you must have at least one visionary technologist — who understands your business — on your organization’s decision-making board; if not, good luck to such an organization in the future. If your organization minimizes and underestimates the power of technology to disrupt your business, things may not turn out too good for your organization in the future.
Also see:
- Technology not a priority for most college administrators, report finds — from ConvergeMag.com by Tanya Roscorla
On 07/26/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, 3D, A/V -- audio/visual, convergence, corporate universities / corporate training, Daniel S. Christian, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, e-books, e-publishing related items (EPUB and more), e-readers, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, flipping -- inverted learning, future, future of higher education, global / globalization, higher education, homeschooling/homeschoolers, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, internet, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, media/film, mirroring and/or multiple devices, multi-touch, multimedia, music, new media literacies, online learning, online media, online tutoring, personalized/customized learning, play, social learning / networks, social media, storytelling, streams of content, technologies for your home, technology (general), telecommunications, telepresence, television, training / L&D, transmedia, trends, user experience (UX), videoconferencing, virtual field trips, virtual K-12 schools, Virtual Reality (VR) / worlds / learning, virtual tutoring, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Intel predicts Smart TV is the device of the future — from nyxiotechnologies.com’s blog
Chipmaker Intel believes that the Smart TV is the electronic device of the future, in the living room anyway.
Excerpt:
The Smart TV is already upon us, in its various forms from various manufacturers. It has arrived with 3D capabilities, web browsing and social networking and applications. Currently Samsung and LG seem to be two of the big players pushing the Smart TV to consumers.
Also see:
Digital Living Network Alliance certifies more than 1,000 television models in first quarter of 2011
On 07/24/2011,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, communications, convergence, technologies for your home, television,
by Daniel Christian
Digital Living Network Alliance certifies more than 1,000 television models in first quarter of 2011
Rapid acceleration in certifications demonstrates continued importance of television as centerpiece in digital home
Excerpt:
PORTLAND, OR – July 19, 2011 – The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) experienced unprecedented growth in the number of DLNA Certified® televisions during the first quarter of 2011, certifying more than 1,000 models in North America, Europe, Korea and Japan. The number of television models Certified by the Alliance in the first three months of the year was greater than the total number Certified in the first four years of the program. There are now more than 4,000 Certified television models available, providing consumers with a convenient way to connect and enjoy content throughout the digital home.
Total shipments of connected televisions in 2015 are expected to reach 138 million worldwide, according to DisplaySearch, a global market research and consulting firm specializing in the flat panel display supply chain and display-related industries. As the number of connected televisions grows on a global scale, and the television remains the hub of today’s digital home, DLNA is making the sharing of content across consumers’ home networks easier via standards-based products.
On 07/24/2011,
in 21st century, architecture, business, computer science, economics, ethics, mathematics, media/film, physics, real-world assignments, technology (general),
by Daniel Christian
Kevin Slavin: How algorithms shape our world [TED]
Description:
Kevin Slavin argues that we’re living in a world designed for — and increasingly controlled by — algorithms. In this riveting talk from TEDGlobal, he shows how these complex computer programs determine: espionage tactics, stock prices, movie scripts, and architecture. And he warns that we are writing code we can’t understand, with implications we can’t control.
Relevant to mathematics; shaping our world; ethics; media; culture; society;
computer science; technologies; stock markets/business; architecture.