true class: distance education platform
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True Class:
Getting instantaneous feedback
and spontaneous communication
in the online classroom
Michael BarakatPhiladelphia, PA 19125215-519-9164michaelbkats@gmail.com
Identifying the needsof the users
Interviewing experts
Chatroulette:Observing what works
Distance Education Project
Distance education platforms rely on lots of content management. But, they don’t focus on fullfilling the students needs. Frequently they use a broad range of
features that get lost in the minutia of a bigger system. How do we foster collaboration, spontaneity, and user feedback online?
Embracing the interface
Analysis
Conclusions
A new interfaceYears
Months
Weeks
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Instant
1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 1920 1950 1980 2000 2008 2009
1450PrintingPress
1832Telegraph
1876Telephone
1920s 1930sTV andRadio
1980s1990sDial Up Internet Access
2003Broadbandand Wireless
The Agricultural Economy
Pre-Industrial
Industrial
Technology Economy
Information Economy
The CreativeEconomy
2007Widespread touch PDAsiPhone
Volume of Information
People
RandomPeople
Webcam
Webcam
PersonalComputers
PersonalComputers
Chatroulette Feedback Loop
Teachers
Physical Classroom
Student Body
Parents
School AdministratorChief School Administrator
Teacher’s Assistant
World Wide Web
Meet RegularlyEmailCell PhoneConferences
Meet DailyCell PhoneOne on OneEmail
High Frequency
Classroom timeCell PhoneOne on One timeEmail
Low FrequencyDaily MeetingOne on One
Meet MonthlyMeetingsEmailLAN PhoneConferences
Meet DailyCollaborationDaily MeetingsEmailCell Phone
Meet MonthlyEmailLAN PhoneScheduled MeetingsConferences
Books Television
LectureReadingExperimentationHands on workGroup ActivityPeer to peer studyExamples
Less Data More Complicated
Traditional Education Structure
Parents Teachers World Wide Web
Virtual Classroom
Class DiscussionFile Sharing Video Lectures Live Chat
Student Body
Books Television
More Data Bigger Pipeline
Distance Education Structure
True Class:Finding a way through Chatroulette
Distance education is boring. Chatroulette is interesting. If the two of them got together and had a baby what would it look like? Sure, it might look a little ugly, and it might need discipline, but it would be a show stopper.
Hard to sort through.
Hard to focus on.
Impersonal.
Distant.
Unorganized.
Convenient.
Instant.
Not for everyone.
Not engaging enough.
Easy toattend anytime.
Not exciting enough.
Too fast.
Fine for other people, but not me.
Confusing.
Distance Education is...
This is Chatroulette. Is it really so special?
People
RandomPeople
Webcam
Webcam
PersonalComputers
PersonalComputers
Chatroulette Feedback Loop
It lets you talk to anyone on the web randomly.
Traditional Classroom
Online
Accommodates different user types
Feedback
Group Participation
Financial Cost
Learn on your time
Realtime interaction
Spontaneous environment
Who is the best? Gold Stars:
Can distance ed be as engaging as traditional class
Strength
Traditional ClassroomAccomodates a variety of di�erent students with on the �y collaboration and instant feedback in real-time.
Allows students to learn on their own time and at a lower price.
Instantaneous feedback. Randomized interaction produces unpredictable results.
Low price, instantaneous feedback, real time interac-tions, higher retention rate.
Gives up the advantage of learn on your own time.
It’s too unpredictable and likely to overwhelm users with unwanted viewing content.
Extremely low passing and retention rates. Very slow feedback.
Is limited by physical space, distance, and, cost.
Chat Roulette
Electronic Distance Ed
True Class
Weakness
Backpack allows for quick drag and drop of files to classmates and instructor.
Class Discussion logs all dialogue from the classroom.
Teachers assistant allows students and teachers to keep track of where they are in terms of participation. The view
here illustrates what an instructor might see. It also acts as a communication portal.
Randomization feature takes control of Q and A sessions for unpredictable classroom dynamics.
Action bubbles let you know what your classmates are up to.
Color coded system allows students and teachers to understand who’s talking and who’s not.
Traditional style chat window for talking with people who are outside of the “classroom.”
Classroom
Class Discussion
William Turner (3:01pm April 25th): I have a question for class this afternoon. Why don’t we try something new with how we format our class structure?Rupert Giles (3:30pm April 25th): What did you have in mind?X Harris (3:31pm April 25th): I know of a few ways we can make class more unpredictable and more engaging.William Turner (3:38pm April 25th): Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking. In our discussion today we can try the randomization feature on our software.Rupert Giles (3:40pm April 25th): What’s the point in adding randomization?
Interaction 2
Interaction 1 Teacher’s Assistant
NameAaron Powers 65.5% 85.7% 89.5%Adrean Mangiard 88.7% 73.7% 93.6%Albert Simone 67.1% 45.8% 95.9%Amit Ray 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Andy Grossman 79.2% 96.0% 93.5%Ashish Jaizwal 56.4% 66.1% 89.5%Caitlin Miller 80.5% 87.9% 96.1%Cat Angst 83.1% 89.1% 98.2%David Giffin 45.8% 95.9% 68.5%Donovan Preddy 98.8% 75.9% 93.1%Georgia Guthrie 69.4% 56.1% 95.4%Jack White 86.5% 87.9% 96.1%Jake Wells 84.3% 84.8% 95.1%Jeff Lukasik 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Jes Williams 56.4% 66.1% 89.5%Jim Hykel 80.5% 87.9% 96.1%Joe Barakat 79.2% 96.0% 93.% Jonas Milder 67.1% 45.8% 95.9%Kristin Freeze 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Liz Marklewicz 75.5% 85.0% 92.5%Mark Fragale 98.8% 75.0% 93.1%Matt Miller 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Mike McAllister 93.5% 87.4% 90.1% Patrick McMahon 68.2% 58.1% 90.0%Steve Wunrow 56.6% 73.2% 88.2%Woody 44.8% 95.9% 95.5%
GradeParticipation Collaboration
Chat List
Liz MarklewiczMichael BarakatWoodyJake WellsKristin FreeseSherika WynterJesica WilliamsGiacomo CiminelloDonovan PreddyMatt MillerGeorgia GuthrieKim ForsytheAndy Grossman
Conversation
Backpack
Books
Homework
Handouts
Shared
Instructor
You
Chalkboard
Total students online: 1,000,185Distance Education Platform Calendar Settings Log out In class: 603,100 In study hall: 397,085
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Jake WellsMID Student89.7% Participation Rate
81.5% Collaboration Rate
ChatEmailView Profile
Randomization makes online learning more unpredictable , just like the traditional classroom environment, where we don’t know when we are being called on, or when we need to present questions.
Randomize
Q and AStudy HallOther...
Format
Lowest Highest
Participation
Assignment 1 - Bande a ParteAssignment 2 - RANAssignment 3 - Total RecallAssignment 4 - Basic InstinctAssignment 5 - A.I.Assignment 6 - As Tears Go ByAssignment 7 - The Gold RushAssignment 8 - The SearchersWorksheet 1 - John FordWorksheet 2 - Hong Kong CinemaWorksheet 3 - Horror Film ConventionsWorksheet 4 - Character Study
True Class Interface
Backpack allows for quick drag and drop of files to classmates and instructor.
Class Discussion logs all dialogue from the classroom.
Teachers assistant allows students and teachers to keep track of where they are in terms of participation. The view
here illustrates what an instructor might see. It also acts as a communication portal.
Randomization feature takes control of Q and A sessions for unpredictable classroom dynamics.
Action bubbles let you know what your classmates are up to.
Color coded system allows students and teachers to understand who’s talking and who’s not.
Traditional style chat window for talking with people who are outside of the “classroom.”
Classroom
Class Discussion
William Turner (3:01pm April 25th): I have a question for class this afternoon. Why don’t we try something new with how we format our class structure?Rupert Giles (3:30pm April 25th): What did you have in mind?X Harris (3:31pm April 25th): I know of a few ways we can make class more unpredictable and more engaging.William Turner (3:38pm April 25th): Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking. In our discussion today we can try the randomization feature on our software.Rupert Giles (3:40pm April 25th): What’s the point in adding randomization?
Interaction 2
Interaction 1 Teacher’s Assistant
NameAaron Powers 65.5% 85.7% 89.5%Adrean Mangiard 88.7% 73.7% 93.6%Albert Simone 67.1% 45.8% 95.9%Amit Ray 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Andy Grossman 79.2% 96.0% 93.5%Ashish Jaizwal 56.4% 66.1% 89.5%Caitlin Miller 80.5% 87.9% 96.1%Cat Angst 83.1% 89.1% 98.2%David Giffin 45.8% 95.9% 68.5%Donovan Preddy 98.8% 75.9% 93.1%Georgia Guthrie 69.4% 56.1% 95.4%Jack White 86.5% 87.9% 96.1%Jake Wells 84.3% 84.8% 95.1%Jeff Lukasik 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Jes Williams 56.4% 66.1% 89.5%Jim Hykel 80.5% 87.9% 96.1%Joe Barakat 79.2% 96.0% 93.% Jonas Milder 67.1% 45.8% 95.9%Kristin Freeze 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Liz Marklewicz 75.5% 85.0% 92.5%Mark Fragale 98.8% 75.0% 93.1%Matt Miller 91.5% 88.4% 92.5%Mike McAllister 93.5% 87.4% 90.1% Patrick McMahon 68.2% 58.1% 90.0%Steve Wunrow 56.6% 73.2% 88.2%Woody 44.8% 95.9% 95.5%
GradeParticipation Collaboration
Chat List
Liz MarklewiczMichael BarakatWoodyJake WellsKristin FreeseSherika WynterJesica WilliamsGiacomo CiminelloDonovan PreddyMatt MillerGeorgia GuthrieKim ForsytheAndy Grossman
Conversation
Backpack
Books
Homework
Handouts
Shared
Instructor
You
Chalkboard
Total students online: 1,000,185Distance Education Platform Calendar Settings Log out In class: 603,100 In study hall: 397,085
zz z...z
z
zz
Jake WellsMID Student89.7% Participation Rate
81.5% Collaboration Rate
ChatEmailView Profile
Randomization makes online learning more unpredictable , just like the traditional classroom environment, where we don’t know when we are being called on, or when we need to present questions.
Randomize
Q and AStudy HallOther...
Format
Lowest Highest
Participation
Assignment 1 - Bande a ParteAssignment 2 - RANAssignment 3 - Total RecallAssignment 4 - Basic InstinctAssignment 5 - A.I.Assignment 6 - As Tears Go ByAssignment 7 - The Gold RushAssignment 8 - The SearchersWorksheet 1 - John FordWorksheet 2 - Hong Kong CinemaWorksheet 3 - Horror Film ConventionsWorksheet 4 - Character Study
True Class Distance Education Interface
They can see the expressions on each others faces and react as in Chatroulette. Expressions are represented by face icons that change and morph according to user’s real life expressions. This is possible through webcam and eye tracking technology. Having the ability to read the expressions of your students and peers enables a system of action and reaction as in a real life environment where whenv
a student looks forlorn or disinterested a teacher can adjust their teaching for the benefit of the student. Students are also now able to see the response of their classmates in real time. Cutting down reaction and communication times enhances the fluidity of conversation and learning.
Touching you touching me - the feedback of distance education.
Initial wireframes
True Class:Finding a way through Chatroulette
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