Exploring a New Technology for Teaching and Learning: KCTCS Visualization and Immersive Education In

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"Exploring a New Technology for Teaching and
Learning KCTCS Visualization and Immersive
Education Initiative"

• Jamie Justice
• Kentucky
• Community and Technical
• College System

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"We want every citizen in this country to be able
to get the skills necessary to fill the jobs of
the 21st Century. There are new jobs being
created. We just want to make sure the people
have got the skills necessary to fill those
jobs. President George W. Bush(April 6, 2004)
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Points to Ponder

• In 1913 it took 6 weeks to build an automobile.
  In 2005 it takes a little over a day. Has
  technological advancement changed demands on
  education?
• In 1913 it took 16 weeks to teach Physics 101 or
  English 101. How long does it take in 2005?
• Today, we teach 55 minute or 2 hour blocks in
  most subjects at the secondary level, but how
  long does it really take to provide engaging,
  effective instruction?
• Have content requirements changed? Is there a
  need for new delivery methods?

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Broad Educational Goals

• Higher student academic achievement through the
  integration of advanced technologies, including
  emerging technologies, into curricula and
  instruction
• Increase access to technology for teaching and
  learning
• Use of technology to assist in the implementation
  of State systemic reform
• Improving teaching and learning strategies and
  utilization of assessment data.

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Expectations

• Integration of new and existing content
• Shortened learning cycles
• Increased access to training
• Meeting employer and student needs and
  expectations
• Enhanced technical and academic instruction
• Provision of a higher skilled workforce with
  strong academic and technical skill sets

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Access
Relevance
Learning Skills
Learner Outcomes
Assessment
Expectations
Engagement
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Interview

• Dennis Parker
• Assistant Manager, Training and Development,
  Human Resources
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• North America, Inc.

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Key Elements

• Partnerships in Development and Application
• Content Validation
• Visual Learning Objects
• Student Engagement
• Workforce Development

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Visualization and Immersive Education

• Improved Instructional Delivery
• Engaging Learners
• Targeted Instruction and Assessment Tool
• Increased Content Delivery and Maximized Learning
• Real Physics Integration
• Improved Visual Modality
• Shortened Learning Cycle

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Interview

• Dennis Parker
• Assistant Manager, Training and Development,
  Human Resources
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing
• North America, Inc.

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Classroom/Training Applications

• Emergence Learning Solutions
• Classroom Instructional Tool
• Industry Training
• Student Engagement and Captivation

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Demonstration

• Emergence Technology
• Logo
• Robot
• Electric Motor
• Flow Control Valve
• Thorax
• Heart
• Eukaryotic Cell

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Simulation Development

• Custom Industrial Simulations
• Learner exposed to real operation of high
  value machines in a controlled safe environment.
• Instructor fault insertion or timed error.
• Data collection on student response and reaction.
• Reduced training time and cost.
• Pre-hire or incumbent skills assessment tool.

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Demonstration

• Simulation Technology
• Dolphin Girl
• Chem Bio
• Helicopter

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Impact/Goals

• Shortened Learning Cycles
• Better Trained Workforce
• Skill Level Evaluation for Targeted Instruction
• Reduced Training Costs
• Maximized Exposure to New Technologies across
  Colleges or Classrooms
• Enhanced Critical Thinking Skills

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Applications for Emergence Learning

• Medical
• Manufacturing
• Electronics
• Nanotechnologies or Small Component Training
• Other

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Applications for Visualization

• High risk or High Dollar Machines
• Complex Operational Environments
• Health Care, Manufacturing, Others
• Workplace Assessment Tool
• Other

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Development

• Partnership with 3d Pipeline Simulation and
  College Collaborative Network
• Industry Needs Analysis
• Requirements Documentation
• Simulation Development
• Simulation Deployment and Training

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Interview

• Keith W. Bird
• Chancellor
• Kentucky Community and Technical College System
  (KCTCS)

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Benefits

• Student Engagement and Captivation
• Common Visual Perspectives for All Learners
• Real-time Assessment Data
• Enhanced Opportunities for Training/Retraining
  Local Workforce
• Innovative Technical Currency of Faculty
• Joint Applied Research Projects with
  Business/Industry
• Ability to Attract Significant Private Sector
  Support
• Improved Competitive Position in Funded Research
  and Grants
• Potential Publishing Revenue Sharing
  Opportunities
• Enhanced Opportunities for Graduates in the
  Region

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Questions