"Welcome for the Web" EDEN 2009 Conference
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Transcript of "Welcome for the Web" EDEN 2009 Conference
"Welcome for the Web"EDEN 2009 Conference
Russ Colbert/Manhattan School of MusicGlobal Education Market DirectorAustin, TX [email protected]
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Agenda
Global Overview- Changing SocietyTechnology ApplicationsLive IVC with New York City, MSM Educational ProgramsSummary and Close
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Social / Cultural Shifts· Lifestyle Choices· Instant
Communications
· Virtual and Remote Workers/Students
· Environmental Agenda· Traditional vs. Virtual Schools
The Changing Education Landscape
Organizational Challenges · Global Economy· Regulatory Requirements· Competition · Retaining
Talent/Recruiting
Technology Enablers · IP Network Convergence· Unified Communications
Platforms· Ease of Connecting in
Real Time· Presence and Mobility
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IVC Applications Meet Organizational Challenges
Team integration Training Product go-to-market Interviewing and recruitingTelemedicineGovernment/Military OperationsFirst / Emergency responseTelejustice
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Education Applications Blended Learning
Administrative meetings Interviewing and recruiting Professional development Continuing educationVirtual field tripsAccess to content expertsResearchGlobal studiesCampus extensionsDigital contentMusic – Live connection MSM
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Key Programs
Honors Program· Provides price reduction, training and memberships
Polycom Collaborations Around the Planet (CAPspace)· Professional global network of educators for coursework
collaborations
E2Bconnect· Professional network for education and businesses utilizing
videoconferencing to connect & collaborate
Content Searchable Database· Programs offered by content providers i.e. museums, science
centers, universities etc…
Special Events www.polycom.com/education
Thank you
Russ Colbert Global Education Market Director