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An evolution of Vscene in action - John Wilson
Ajenta's vscene platform supports over 10,000 users and has integrated advanced features for video conferencing and collaboration across 1,900 organizations, particularly benefiting the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA). SUPA focuses on enhancing physics research by pooling resources from eight universities and offers a comprehensive graduate program with extensive online components. The integration of vscene in classrooms and during academic events has streamlined teaching and improved the learning experience, facilitating collaboration among a large community of physicists.
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- 3. Snapshot 10,000+ Users 8,000+Video systems registered 1,900 Organisations 60,000+ Conferences per year 20,000 Hours of recording per year
- 8. HD Resolution over3G/4G Near Zero Latency Document Pinch & Zoom
- 9. 2017 Roadmap Launch of WebRTC Chat Functionality Mobile apps – iOS and Android Meeting Control for iPad and Android Tablet Skype for Business Interoperability ‘Vscene Room’ - 4K Software Room System Outlook Integration – dial-in scheduling
- 10. 2018 Roadmap Launch of Vscene2.0 ‘Simple, Flexible & Interoperable’ Global whiteboard, polling, attendee management & breakout rooms Upload and storage of learning material & Integration with Moodle Greater broadcasting features (integration with CDNs) Competitive Pricing ‘Focus on the learning experience’
- 11. SUPA (Scottish UniversitiesPhysics Alliance) use Vscene to enhance teaching and learning and facilitate collaboration for 1,200 physicists from multiple campuses and universities.
- 12. Upgrade classrooms withHD video systems Very high resolution and framerate for immersive student experience Designed with focus on simplicity Support various input devices – visualisers and guest laptops Installation had to be completed at all sites out of semester.
- 13. Fully automated classroombooking in advance across 8 universities Students can join from any device in any location Full in-call moderation and Lecture Mode Webcasting for larger audience participation Recording of sessions for future use
- 14. Christian Killow SUPA (Scottish UniversitiesPhysics Alliance)
- 15. Created in 2004to • Pool and enhance Scotland’s strongest physics research to develop international leadership • Provide a magnet for researchers and sponsors worldwide We now benefit from the combined strength of eight physics departments SUPA background
- 16. Pooling enables usto increase our individual and collective competitiveness SUPA has evolved to deliver many of its activities through the Graduate School SUPA numbers Total (T&R) Academic Staff 314 Total Research (R) Staff 434 Total Graduate Students 596 Collaborative Grant Income Cumulative £320 M Non Collaborative Grant Income Cumulative £163 M Number of Prestigious Fellows 117 Number of ERC grants 31 + Nobel Prize winner (Peter Higgs) 1 + Chief Scientific Advisor to Scottish Government 1 Data from October 2015
- 17. Not an ‘ordinary’Graduate School: >600 students Training at the highest international level in physics as well as the broader skills needed to establish its graduates in a successful career PhD students undertake a minimum of 40 hours of physics studies and 20 hours of core skills training during the first two years of their studies • Video-conferenced lectures • Labs • Residential sessions The SUPA Graduate School
- 18. The SUPA Graduate School AnnualPhD Graduations 2008-09 to 2012-13
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- 20. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 21. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 22. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 23. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 24. >50 courses >800 hours CDTfacilitation Title
- 25. >50 courses >800 hours CDTfacilitation Title
- 26. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 27. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools Stephen Breslin, CEO of the Glasgow Science Centre, at a SUPA Public Engagement Network meeting
- 28. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 29. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 30. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 31. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
- 32. GS components SUPA PrizeStudentships Advanced physics courses delivered via VC “My.SUPA” web portal Induction, careers and outreach events Research seminars and colloquia Distinguished Visitor programme Exchanges Industry placements SUPA “Annual Gathering” including an exhibition Integration with SUSSP summer schools
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- 41. Provide as closeto ‘gold standard’ of face-to-face RTC as possible Lecturer only has to: • Plug in laptop (optional) • Share content • Use physical buttons to select content input and audience/lecturer camera -- everything else is automatic All rooms have local PC, laptop or visualiser content options Fixed room systems have the advantage of set-and-forget implementation – reducing user interaction Upgraded VC rooms
- 42. Outreach Teacher engagement Research meetings Industryinteractions Parallel course provision (outwith rooms) Summer School recording Webinars Plans to increase Vscene use
- 43. Ajenta has upgradedthe hardware in eight SUPA VC rooms, optimised for Vscene • HD video • Fast content channel transfer • Complex scheduling • HD recording • Remote attendance • Parallel course delivery The SUPA Graduate School uses Vscene heavily … and has plans to increase usage Summary Vscene is central to almost everything that SUPA does