The Online Communications Sector

2. The Online Communications Sector

3. Video Lectures

The �Talking Head� In Studio or �Live� Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

4. The �Talking Head� Lecture

5. Video Lectures

The �Talking Head� In Studio or �Live� Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

6. In Studio v. Live

In Studio Lectures Look more professional More easily edited Live Classroom Lectures More challenging technically (lights, camera, action, audio, the �PPT effect��) Speaker usually benefits from audience More �lively�

7. Video Lectures

The �Talking Head� In Studio or �Live� Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

8. What is a Rich Media Presentation?

A live or on-demand online presentation that combines streaming content with synchronized web content, i.e. Rich Media Webcasting

10. Synchronizing w/ Slides

Several Tools Available Software based tools Hardware based capture stations Features to look for: Media Type(s) Asset Type(s) Interactivity Features Scalability

11. Video Lectures

The �Talking Head� In Studio or �Live� Rich Media Presentations Interactivity

12. What is a Rich Media Presentation?

Interactive Content E-mail the Presenter Moderated Chat Moderated Q&A Polls/Surveys/Facts In addition to an excellent one way communication platform, an Accordent presentation also offers variety of audience-presenter interaction tools to enhance the communication experience. The audience can e-mail the presenter. The presenter can host Moderated Chat and Q&A. The presenter can also deliver Polls, Surveys and Facts which can be used to receive audience feedback.In addition to an excellent one way communication platform, an Accordent presentation also offers variety of audience-presenter interaction tools to enhance the communication experience. The audience can e-mail the presenter. The presenter can host Moderated Chat and Q&A. The presenter can also deliver Polls, Surveys and Facts which can be used to receive audience feedback.

13. Distinguished From

Webcast presentations are not web conferencing (e.g. WebEx) and web collaboration (e.g. Centra) Webcast presentations are not video conferencing (e.g. Polycom & Tandberg)

14. How is it Viewed?

Client Desktop PC, MAC, or UNIX Internet Browser Internet Explorer, Netscape Delivery Format Live, On-Demand, CD Media Player Platforms Windows Media Player REAL Media Player As we mentioned earlier, the viewer uses their browser to receive the presentation. The system requirements to insure successful communication are limited to the basic requirements of most standard computers, including: Internet browser should be available. Microsoft or Real Media Player is required. All of these items are typically available on most computer systems. The information can then be delivered through the browser either live, on demand or via CD. The process is extremely simple: navigate to a website, click on the presentation via the web browser and access the most powerful presentation platform available today.As we mentioned earlier, the viewer uses their browser to receive the presentation. The system requirements to insure successful communication are limited to the basic requirements of most standard computers, including: Internet browser should be available. Microsoft or Real Media Player is required. All of these items are typically available on most computer systems. The information can then be delivered through the browser either live, on demand or via CD. The process is extremely simple: navigate to a website, click on the presentation via the web browser and access the most powerful presentation platform available today.

15. Applications

Webcast executive speeches, announcements, graduations, etc. Capture live lectures for on-demand viewing E-learning/e-training/e-certification Distance learning classes Conferences and seminars Constituent support and self-help Departmental and business unit communications Product and program launches and demos

16. Technology Benefits

Reach large audiences cost-effectively Collect essential audience feedback Preserve live presentations for on-demand viewing Archives are easily managed and searched Content can be protected Encryption Registration Digital rights management / Pay-per-view

17. The Basics:

Publishing rich media online presentations is a process, not an event.

18. Capture & Encoding: Considerations

Will the content be distributed live or on demand? Will the system be mobile or stationary? What formats will the content be converted into? Delivery of content to a CMS?

19. Accordent�s PresenterPRO Capture Station (CS)

PresenterPRO Capture Station (CS) OVERVIEW Capture any VGA source No technical knowledge Customizable Interfaces Edit your presentation with PresenterPLUS Blackboard Integration No advanced Setup

20. Old method for publishing to Blackboard

13 step process 2 separate log-ins 2 different applications required Hand type link to file

21. The New Way: Accordent/Real Publishing Tools

Significantly fewer steps No login Automatic transfer of content and link Managed from ONE easy-to-use application

22. Accordent / Real / Blackboard

Blackboard Products OVERVIEW Level 1: AT Real Publisher Express for Blackboard Level 2: AT Real Publisher for Blackboard Level 3: AT PresenterPLUS for Blackboard Capture Station Enabled Blackboard Building Block integration Easily upload and maintain your Real presentations

23. Questions?

Thank you! Geoff Spencer Higher Education Market Manager Accordent Technologies 704-895-3040 gspencer@accordent.com www.accordent.com