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Video Systems in Education
for Open and Distance Learning
Gytis Cibulskis, Head of E-Learning Technology Centre,
Kaunas University of Technology, LITHUANIA
KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY
IS IN
INterdisciplinarity
INternationality
INnovations and technology transfer
INtegrating sustainability
3
terdisciplinarityin
• Joint/dual degree programmes
• Plenty of possible combinations of majors and minors
• Study programmes incorporating knowledge from
several study and research fields
• Research undertaken across disciplines,
institutes and institutions
4
• Every year increasing number of
international students
• International study programmes taught in English
on all levels (BSc, MSc, PhD)
• Lithuania’s leading international research university
• Leading Lithuanian university providing research and
development (R&D) for companies overseas
ternationalityin
5
• Developing startup companies
• Largest innovation support system in the
Baltics
novations and technology transferin
• Responsible for majority of all business
and industry research and development
(R&D) provided by Lithuanian universities
• Radical innovations patented in the USA,
Europe, and Asia
6
• Recent reforms optimise human and financial resources
• Sustainable mobility projects inspire university and
city-wide attitude changes
• Rapidly expanding e-learning resources for
students and society
• New modern facilities for businesses, students, and
society change the city’s physical and mental landscape
tegrating sustainabilityin
7
Since 1922
Public university
Among top 4% of
world universities
(QS Rankings)
GENERAL STRUCTURE
9 faculties
10 science institutes
ACADEMIC STAFF
RESEARCH
STUDENTS AND
PROGRAMMES
1130 academic and research staff
(1:9.6 teaching staff: students ratio)
175 professors
74 % of teaching staff hold
an academic degree
10 856 undergraduate and
postgraduate students
332 PhD students
751 international students
49 interdisciplinary study programmes
62 study programmes delivered
in English (BSc, MSc, PhD)
7 % of international students
125 national projects
73 international projects
Almost 1000 technology
development services
8
THIS IS NOT SCIENCE FICTION
Laboratories are places of wider interest
KTU inspires interest in engineering sciences and technology
among youngsters. University is a founder of a gymnasium,
has a lyceum of its name and extra curriculum weekend IT school
for pupils from all Lithuania
9
E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
• Developing and providing
support for e-learning
technologies
in study process
• Ensure support for
teachers and students
while implementing and
using e-learning methods
and tools
Technolo-
gical
support
Metodo-
logical
support
10
Supported Technologies
Virtual learning environment Moodle
Video presentation system ViPS
Video conferencing systems
11
Lithuanian Distance Education Network (LIEDM)
12
Video Technology Trends and Applications in
Education
Main Trends of Video Technology
• Ubiquitous video conferencing and recording
• Video communication on the Web
• Full HD and 4K resolution videos
• Wide angle and 360 videos
• Virtual Reality and Holograms
• Robotic camera tracking
• Robotic telepresence
• Interactivity inside video content
14
Ubiquitous video conferencing
and recording
• Desktop and mobile video conferencing replacing legacy room system
• Cloud based services replacing in house infrastructure (e.g. Youtube for
live streaming, Skype, Google Hangouts or Zoom for video conferencing)
• Recording on smart phones replaces cameras
15
Video communication on the Web
• Video communication is moving to the Web (no need
for special apps, e.g. Vidyo Web)
• Flash technology is due to end of life
• HTML5 and WebRTC replacing Flash
16
Full HD and 4K resolution videos
• Even smart phones can record
and play 4K videos
• Youtube provides with free live
streaming of HD videos
17
Wide angle and 360º videos
Drones with
attached
cameras
GoPro action cameras Panacast 180º USB
camera
360º cameras
https://youtu.be/lFm4s50PnmY
18
Virtual Reality and Holograms
Microsoft
Hololens
https://youtu.be/7d59O6cfaM0
Oculus Rift
Google Cardboard
Samsung VR Gear
19
Robotic cameras
Movement tracking
robot Swivl
Shooting and tracking drone
20
Robotic telepresence
Kubi robot for desktop Double Robotics - moving robot
https://youtu.be/Rml5GiRxtTs
21
Interactivity inside video content
• https://h5p.org/interactive-video
22
Dream big, act one step at a time
VII.
23
Erasmus+ project Cooperation for innovation and
the exchange of good practices
“ViSE - Video Systems in Education”
ViSE Partners
1. VUC Storstrøm, applicant organisation and Danish partner. Adult educational
center. Expert in real presence video conferencing systems in general adult
education and upper secondary education (Global Classroom).
2. Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuanian partner. Offers master level (MSc) on
ICT in distance learning, has experience with MOOCs, experts in learning
management systems.
3. Tampere Adult Education Centre (Tampereen Aikuiskoulutuskeskus, TAKK), Finish
partner, offers a range of vocational adult educations. TAKK have adult students
from over 40 countries studying in Finnish every day.
4. Institut Obert de Catalunya (IOC), Spanish partner, provides distance learning
educations on more levels up to Upper secondary for more than 15.000 learners.
5. The Vocational Training Institute Vienna (BFI WIEN), Austrian partner - non-profit
association and leading institution of education and training for workers, job
seekers and companies. 25
ViSE results planned
• Interactive guidebook on implementation of video learning
systems
• Massive Open and Online Courses (MOOCs) to develop skills of
staff towards implementation of video learning systems
• Teaching practice with use of video learning systems
26
ViSE Interactive Guidebook
Interactive Guidebook will consist of 40 - 50 show cases on:
1. Motivating learners – video used in innovative collaboration in the
virtual classroom
2. Distance learning and guest teaching with use of video conference
3. Innovation methods and knowledge sharing systems – anchoring
the ICT development in the organisation
4. Flipping the classroom – a new learning concept
5. Webinars and MOOCs – live video streaming
6. Global Classroom – learners connected with use of real presence
videoconferencing
27
ViSE Community
j.mp/vise-community
28
Project “Promoting cooperation between Norwegian and
Lithuanian institutions by implementing development strategy
and methodical recommendations for massive open online
courses into practice”
Partners
Coordinator - KTU Informatics Faculty
Partners:
• National Association of
Distance Education
• Flexible Education Norway
• Lithuanian Adult Education
Centres Leaders Association
30
Activities /results
1. Cooperation plan
2. Internship / organized on 17-21 of November at Flexible Education Norway (FuN)
(totally 16 participants)
3. Exchange of Good Practice between Norwegian and Lithuanian Institutions at the
International Conference on Implementing MOOCs (ALTA’2016 on May 19, Kaunas)
4. Virtual Cooperation Events of Norwegian – Lithuanian pedagogues / two virtual
conferences are planed in 2016)
5. The Strategy for Massive Open Online Courses design and delivery
6. Methodological Recommendations on MOOC design and delivery
7. Online catalogue for good practice
8. Information System – Repository for OER and platform for MOOCs (http://oer.ndma.lt)
31
Thank You for Your
AttentionGytis Cibulskis
gytis.cibulskis@ktu.lt
http://linkedin.com/in/gytisc
skype: gytisc
Join ViSE community at
http://j.mp/vise-community
32

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  • 5. • Every year increasing number of international students • International study programmes taught in English on all levels (BSc, MSc, PhD) • Lithuania’s leading international research university • Leading Lithuanian university providing research and development (R&D) for companies overseas ternationalityin 5
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  • 7. • Recent reforms optimise human and financial resources • Sustainable mobility projects inspire university and city-wide attitude changes • Rapidly expanding e-learning resources for students and society • New modern facilities for businesses, students, and society change the city’s physical and mental landscape tegrating sustainabilityin 7
  • 8. Since 1922 Public university Among top 4% of world universities (QS Rankings) GENERAL STRUCTURE 9 faculties 10 science institutes ACADEMIC STAFF RESEARCH STUDENTS AND PROGRAMMES 1130 academic and research staff (1:9.6 teaching staff: students ratio) 175 professors 74 % of teaching staff hold an academic degree 10 856 undergraduate and postgraduate students 332 PhD students 751 international students 49 interdisciplinary study programmes 62 study programmes delivered in English (BSc, MSc, PhD) 7 % of international students 125 national projects 73 international projects Almost 1000 technology development services 8
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  • 12. Lithuanian Distance Education Network (LIEDM) 12
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  • 15. Ubiquitous video conferencing and recording • Desktop and mobile video conferencing replacing legacy room system • Cloud based services replacing in house infrastructure (e.g. Youtube for live streaming, Skype, Google Hangouts or Zoom for video conferencing) • Recording on smart phones replaces cameras 15
  • 16. Video communication on the Web • Video communication is moving to the Web (no need for special apps, e.g. Vidyo Web) • Flash technology is due to end of life • HTML5 and WebRTC replacing Flash 16
  • 17. Full HD and 4K resolution videos • Even smart phones can record and play 4K videos • Youtube provides with free live streaming of HD videos 17
  • 18. Wide angle and 360º videos Drones with attached cameras GoPro action cameras Panacast 180º USB camera 360º cameras https://youtu.be/lFm4s50PnmY 18
  • 19. Virtual Reality and Holograms Microsoft Hololens https://youtu.be/7d59O6cfaM0 Oculus Rift Google Cardboard Samsung VR Gear 19
  • 20. Robotic cameras Movement tracking robot Swivl Shooting and tracking drone 20
  • 21. Robotic telepresence Kubi robot for desktop Double Robotics - moving robot https://youtu.be/Rml5GiRxtTs 21
  • 22. Interactivity inside video content • https://h5p.org/interactive-video 22
  • 23. Dream big, act one step at a time VII. 23
  • 24. Erasmus+ project Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices “ViSE - Video Systems in Education”
  • 25. ViSE Partners 1. VUC Storstrøm, applicant organisation and Danish partner. Adult educational center. Expert in real presence video conferencing systems in general adult education and upper secondary education (Global Classroom). 2. Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuanian partner. Offers master level (MSc) on ICT in distance learning, has experience with MOOCs, experts in learning management systems. 3. Tampere Adult Education Centre (Tampereen Aikuiskoulutuskeskus, TAKK), Finish partner, offers a range of vocational adult educations. TAKK have adult students from over 40 countries studying in Finnish every day. 4. Institut Obert de Catalunya (IOC), Spanish partner, provides distance learning educations on more levels up to Upper secondary for more than 15.000 learners. 5. The Vocational Training Institute Vienna (BFI WIEN), Austrian partner - non-profit association and leading institution of education and training for workers, job seekers and companies. 25
  • 26. ViSE results planned • Interactive guidebook on implementation of video learning systems • Massive Open and Online Courses (MOOCs) to develop skills of staff towards implementation of video learning systems • Teaching practice with use of video learning systems 26
  • 27. ViSE Interactive Guidebook Interactive Guidebook will consist of 40 - 50 show cases on: 1. Motivating learners – video used in innovative collaboration in the virtual classroom 2. Distance learning and guest teaching with use of video conference 3. Innovation methods and knowledge sharing systems – anchoring the ICT development in the organisation 4. Flipping the classroom – a new learning concept 5. Webinars and MOOCs – live video streaming 6. Global Classroom – learners connected with use of real presence videoconferencing 27
  • 29. Project “Promoting cooperation between Norwegian and Lithuanian institutions by implementing development strategy and methodical recommendations for massive open online courses into practice”
  • 30. Partners Coordinator - KTU Informatics Faculty Partners: • National Association of Distance Education • Flexible Education Norway • Lithuanian Adult Education Centres Leaders Association 30
  • 31. Activities /results 1. Cooperation plan 2. Internship / organized on 17-21 of November at Flexible Education Norway (FuN) (totally 16 participants) 3. Exchange of Good Practice between Norwegian and Lithuanian Institutions at the International Conference on Implementing MOOCs (ALTA’2016 on May 19, Kaunas) 4. Virtual Cooperation Events of Norwegian – Lithuanian pedagogues / two virtual conferences are planed in 2016) 5. The Strategy for Massive Open Online Courses design and delivery 6. Methodological Recommendations on MOOC design and delivery 7. Online catalogue for good practice 8. Information System – Repository for OER and platform for MOOCs (http://oer.ndma.lt) 31
  • 32. Thank You for Your AttentionGytis Cibulskis gytis.cibulskis@ktu.lt http://linkedin.com/in/gytisc skype: gytisc Join ViSE community at http://j.mp/vise-community 32