sbaa summer 2011 classroom technology nuclear_arms_race
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Classroom TechnologyThe Nuclear Arms Race For 21st Century Business Schools
SBAA Conference July 11, 2011
Dr. Hugh WatsonBrad HuntRamsey Valentine
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONAL TRENDS
Smart devices in the classroom
The increasing cost of education
Alternative teaching and learning styles
Smart Devices
LAPTOPS: BOON OR BANE?
A TYPICAL FACULTY VIEW
Video and
Podcasting
Collaboration Tools
Blogs
Wikis
Social Networking
Instant Messaging
Virtual
WorldsRSS Feeds
YouTube
Google+
PRESENTATION TOOLS
STUDENT LOAN DEBT
Bubbles – overvalued and intensely believed
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Active learning
Flipping the classroom
Deliberate practice
Flexible seating
No “front of the room”
Whiteboard walls
Flat screen displays
Wireless computers
Movable equipment cart
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING CLASSROOM
THE SCENARIO
FundingLocationApproval
AV, VC, AND TP OH MY!
Audio-Video
Telepresence
Video Conferencing
Lecture Capture
Information KiosksScheduling Systems Lighting Controls
Technology Enabled
Breakout Rooms
Room Microphones
Denny Booths
Electrical Power
For the Wireless World
Wireless Monitors
Wireless ProjectorsDigital Wiring
HDMILicensing Rights Virtual Labs
TECHNOLOGY COSTSFOR RECENT BUILDINGS
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$2,500,000
$800,000
$330,000/cr
$200,000/cr
$150,000/cr
$200,000/cr
$/CLASSROOM
$30,000
$300,000+C
ost
Features
SHELF LIFE ~ 7 YEARS
Expect 25% per yearReinvestment
DEMAND PRESSURES:WHAT THE “COOL SCHOOLS” ARE DOING
Digital Signage
Trading Rooms
Lecture Capture
TeamRooms
THE FACTORS
A DECISION FRAMEWORK
Flexibility
Cost: Initial Cost + 25%/yr• Initial Investment• Maintenance• Support
Utility• Appropriate for Intent• Effective• Accessible
Adoption• Students• Faculty• Timeline
UTILITY
• Appropriate for Intended Use
• “Showcase” Technology vs. Pedagogy• Classroom Size
• Effective
• Reliable• Functional
• Accessible
• Ease of Use• Platform Agnostic• Section 508 Compliant
ADOPTION
• Untethered Students
• Mobile• Engaging• Platform Agnostic
• Unimpeded Faculty
• Anything, Anytime, Flawlessly
• Immediate Support Available
A DECISION FRAMEWORK
Flexibility
Cost: Initial Cost + 25%/yr• Initial Investment• Maintenance• Support
Utility• Appropriate for Intent• Effective• Accessible
Adoption• Students• Faculty• Timeline
DEMAND PRESSURES/RAISING THE BAR:WHAT UNIV OF TENNESSEE CBA DID
Digital Signage & Scheduling
Masters Investment Learning Center
HD Self Service Lecture Capture
TeamRooms
BUILDING FEATURES
174,000 Sq Ft
34 Classrooms (12 Univ-1st flr)
33 Team rooms
2 Presentation/Team Rooms
3-story atrium
High-tech throughout
• Administrative offices• Masters Investment
Learning Center• Extensive meeting space• Huddle Space for students• Room Access, Scheduling
and E-Signage System• Security Camera System
Universiy Classrooms
Undergrad Classrooms And Team Rooms
MBA OfficesGraduate Classrooms/TR
Center for Exec EdClassrooms/TR/Offices
Courtyard View of Haslam Building
DeansSuite
UGPrograms
Tech Support
HASLAM BUILDING COST AND FUNDING
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $41 millionOriginal State Budget Allocation $30,400,000
Additional State Budget AllocationCBA Glocker Improvement Funds
9,400,0001,000,000
Technology (private)Technology Fund Established (8.3 million pledged so far)
7,000,000
TOTAL 48,000,000
DESIGN OBJECTIVE & ATTRIBUTES
Create a campus within a campus
Create a place where students want to stay
Enable Faculty maximum flexibility & ease of use/adaptability in approach to learning.
Support Experiential – team based learning
Give faculty/students flexibility in what technology they want to leverage
Maximize use of HD and IP Networking
Enable last row clear viewing of single Excel Cell
FLEXIBLE, EASY TO USE & CONSISTENT FUNCTIONAL CLASSROOMS
Team
Roo
ms
33 Team Rooms, 2 Presentation Rooms throughout the BuildingTable & Chairs for 6 to 8 peopleNetworking, Presentation & Collaboration TechnologyAvailable to students via web-based reservation system
All Team Rooms, Classrooms & Conf RoomsMagnetic LocksLCD Room Signs & Entry Control
KEY DECISIONS AND THEIR IMPACT1. Fund Raising for Technology
2. Hiring of AV Architect – Designer
3. Assoc Dean attending every construction meeting!
4. Taking AV Designer off Remote Access/Scheduling System
5. Overhead projectors not allowed in the building.
6. Faculty member must be trained before they teach their first class.
7. High Touch Checking before each class (1st week).
8. Rapid Response System part of control system.
9. Early Adapter of HD & IP in our integrated AVIT building
1. Custom solutions required – High Maintenance will follow1. AV Control Systems
2. Room Access/Scheduling Integration
KEY DECISIONS AND THEIR IMPACT1. Fund Raising for Technology
2. Hiring of AV Architect – Designer
3. Assoc Dean attending every construction meeting!
4. Taking AV Designer off Remote Access/Scheduling System
5. Overhead projectors not allowed in the building.
6. Faculty member must be trained before they teach their first class.
7. High Touch Checking before each class (1st week).
8. Rapid Response System part of control system.
9. Early Adapter of HD & IP in our integrated AVIT building
1. Custom solutions required – High Maintenance will follow1. AV Control Systems
2. Room Access/Scheduling Integration
WHAT WE WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY
1. Adjust staffing levels early
1. QA/oversight of AV consultants
2. QA/oversight of RASS Programmers
3. Proactive Faculty/Student/Staff Outreach
4. Reduce Consultant/Vendor dependence.
5. Allow staff to keep up with other tech changes such as social networking, mobile devices
2. Provide electricity outside of classrooms.
3. Electricity avail to students in flat & flex classrooms
Technology Tips
TECHNOLOGY TIPS
Involve IT, faculty, students, and administrators in selecting technology
Make visits to schools that have new buildings
Different kinds of classes require different technologies
Make sure that any new technology is cost effective
TECHNOLOGY TIPS
Don’t forget the costs of maintaining and supporting technology
Remember that technology has a short shelf life
Most faculty don’t want to invest much time learning new technology
Faculty expect excellent support
THANK YOU
Contacts
Hugh Watson – [email protected]
Brad Hunt – [email protected]
Ramsey Valentine – [email protected]
Slides Available at www.slideshare.net – search for SBAA
Special Thanks to…
Jay Noffsinger, Mason School of Business, The College of William and Mary
and the AACSB affinity group “Technology in Business Schools Roundtable” (www.tbsroundtable.org)
for their insight, information, and photos.