a challenge in long distance learning: 250 km between camera and recorder

A challenge in long distance learning: 250 km between camera and recorderBjørnar Johansen / Geir Hareide Hansen

The Case• New web-based studies and courses – new needs for

digital resources• Distance• Expertise only on the main campus

The vision

• A local studio at the satellite campus– Same possibilities as at the main campus– Same technicians, same recorders

• Using technology and infrastructure to make it work

The challengeBodø

(Main campus)

Campus Helgeland

• The distance – 250 km• 30 minutes by plane plus a lot of

transport and waiting time..• 3 hours by car or train• Often closed airports or roads in

the winter…

The sollution Studio at Campus Helgeland – and the technician on video conference (Large LCD panel)Camera

control

Video signal to mixer

Audio from microphone/pc etc

PC video signal

First sketchControl room Studio at remote site

Boxes, boxes and boxes…

Project phases

• Phase one – a local solution – an Auditorium – and a Control room

• Phase two – a Studio at the satellite site

• Phase three – auditorium recordings from the satellite site

Framework conditions

• Budget– Approx. 2,2 mill NOK (equipment) and approx.

0,65 mill NOK (salaries, travelling etc)• Call for tender• Choosing supplier

The implementation – Phase oneRigging the local auditorium

Phase oneConnecting the Control room

The implementation – Phase twoThe meeting room / studio – at the satellite siteControl room at the big monitor

The implementation – Phase two

Yes – we did it!

Thank you for your attention!

Bjørnar Johansenbjornar.johansen@uin.no

Geir Hareide Hansen@geirhaha (Twitter)