"Welcome for the Web"EDEN 2009 Conference

Russ Colbert/Manhattan School of MusicGlobal Education Market DirectorAustin, TX rcolbert@polycom.com

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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