ViewCast IVN for Education Applications

The educational environment is another area where ViewCast IVN provides incredible value by simplifying the use of technology to a level comparable to that in the home. Educational facilities typically rely heavily on technical staff to deploy and manage technology. Large investments in infrastructure require increased training, support and time to successfully provide video or other services. The ability to improve this process while offering a broader solution is the primary objective of ViewCast IVN.

Within Education, there are often numerous drivers that affect the introduction of technology platforms. The most common drivers positioning technology for success or failure are:

• Ease of use/Low complexity
• Price per user/Low cost solution
• Solution flexibility/scalability to address entire campus or district
• Internet capable solutions
• Automation of technology functions
• Ability to grow student base (attract non-traditional students)
• Provide additional outlets for lifelong training applications

Provided that the criteria for business and technology drivers are met, the search begins and ends with ViewCast Interactive Video Network (IVN).

Colleges and Universities are ideal environments for the ViewCast IVN network as many require a flexible solution that can deliver both live and stored video applications. The ViewCast IVN provides schools with a single platform capable of managing and controlling all video assets while enabling the institution to potentially grow its audience via numerous distance learning applications. The key to ViewCast IVN can best be understood through the applications it enables:

• Distance Learning
  IVN enables classrooms and lecture halls to distribute video in an interactive format allowing for campus viewers to watch sessions from a remote facility on campus or even participate from home in a live or on-demand format
• Digital Media Library
  Schools now have the ability to control video content remotely, digitize analog video content (VCR tapes, Beta cam tapes, etc), and distribute analog and digital content both within a school environment as well as out to the Internet via the ViewCast IVN.
• Webcasting
  ViewCast IVN enables the capture and distribution of live and on-demand video content to school or sponsor websites
• Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV)
  Where control and distribution of video content through a secure, localized network is important, ViewCast IVN delivers.
• Technology Asset Management
  Organizations that utilize IVN can now leverage their current cable plant, videoconferencing equipment, DVD players, VCRs, etc. to manage and distribute video content from any location to another.
• In-room presentation device control
  AMX Power Tilt, Modero, or an equivalent touch panel solution are used to manage and control in room devices (i.e. VCRs, DVD players, DAT decks, etc.)
• Receive and rebroadcast CATV video
  Prescribed video training for the classroom or boardroom is simply a click away. IVN allows control/management of DSS controls and communications receivers to position video content where it is most valuable.
• Enhanced Security
  IVN allows 1-way audio/video control with the added capability of recording this content digitally and posting files to a secure location for remote viewing or archiving.
• Building Information Displays
  ViewCast IVN supports distribution from industry-leading Digital Video Signage products such as the Aavelin system viewable on both TV & PC monitors, plasma screens and conference room projectors.
• One-time user training
  Train users once and be done! IVN's interface is as simple as using a telephone and provides similar features like: Dial, Hold, Transfer, Do Not Disturb as well as providing the end-user a directory noting which users are available (online)

Beyond the applications noted above, many school districts operating K-12 institutions, may use the ViewCast IVN to create a District Classroom. This custom application might consist of a room or series of rooms dedicated at each campus that will share their lesson with all students in the district via video. This type of application enables the district to employ their best instructors to do select broadcast teaching sessions and allow other teachers to observe techniques and methods in a real-time learning environment.

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