Trends in Distance Learning Technology

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Education today is at a tipping point. The ability to visually collaborate, share knowledge, and connect to the world is empowering educators to transform the learning environment thus motivating and engaging students of all ages. Join IVCi and Polycom for an informative webinar covering the latest trends and best practices in distance learning and visual collaboration technology.

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Borderless Education:Collaborative Learning Environments

Marci Powell │ Polycom, Global Director for Education

USDLA Chair Emerita and Past President

Trends in Distance Learning Technology

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The BYOD movement

Almost two-thirds of students aged 10

to 12 and 90 percent of those 14 to17

have a cellphone, while smartphone

usage is at 44 percent for secondary

students and 49 percent for college

students.

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Innovative Learning

Environments

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8Lecture Capture

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Collaborative Environments

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Multiple projection screens eliminate “front of the room” and create a 360° learning experience

Central technology control with A/V help button for responsive tech support

Nearby team rooms and printers support your creative learning format

Movable whiteboards for portable and paperless idea sharing

Copycams enable you to photograph, print, save, and share content

Power and projection connections at each table enable simultaneous presentations

Natural light to enhance alertness and learning reception

Instant removable walls and mobile furniture enables flexible room configurations

Polycom teleclassroom video conference capabilities connect remote learners to DU

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Welcome to Deloitte’s Classroom for the Future

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ReefHQ LIVE from within the southern hemisphere’s largest tank

Remote Telescope ProjectCharles Sturt University enables actual astronomy study during school day

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STEM Initiatives – Science experiments, chemistry

(they love to blow things up), guest scientists

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Collaborations Around the Planet - CAPspace

Nearly 14,000 educators from 52 countries in

CAPspace.

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Marci Powell

Polycom Global Director, EducationUSDLA Chair Emerita and Past President

210-403-9737marci.powell@polycom.com

mpowell@usdla.org