EMTC Minutes: April 1999

DRAFT MINUTES
Educational Media Technology Council
University of Wisconsin System
April 12-13, 1999
The Heidel House, Green Lake, Wisconsin

EMTC Members or Reps Attending: Marcia Baird, UW-Extension; Sue Breskin, UW-Superior Charles Cottle, UW-Whitewater; Bob Fuller, UW-Eau Claire; John Grozik, UW-Milwaukee; Joe Hagaman, UW-Stout; Bob Jokisch, UW System; Jim Jorstad, UW-LaCrosse; Kate Pietri, UW-Parkside; Ron Reid, UW-Oshkosh; Steve Siehr, UW-Madison; Ron Weseloh, UW-Stevens Point

Absent: UW-River Falls, UW-Platteville, UW Colleges, UW-Green Bay

Guests: Rich Dirks, UW-Eau Claire; Patricia Ploetz, UW-Stevens Point; Ed Meachen, UW System; Darrin Hillstrom, Tierney Brothers, Inc.; Bill Smethells, UW-Eau Claire; Terry Wirkus, UW-LaCrosse; Kathy Finder, UW-Claire; April Reed, UW-Green Bay; Lori Taylor, UW System; Patricia Ploetz, UW-Stevens Point; Hal Schlais, UW System; Dave Lois, UW System

Monday, April 12, 1 p.m.

Chairman Jorstad reviewed the meeting agenda. The minutes of the January 28-29, 1999, meeting were approved.

Discussion began with review of Version 4.0 of the EMTC Mission, Vision, Membership, Officers and Executive Committee document. The group suggested several editorial changes for the subcommittee to review. A revised document will be presented at the Tuesday meeting.

Ed Meachen suggested that Chairman Jorstad present the final EMTC document and discuss with Vice Chancellors and CIOs.

Classroom Computer & Projector Survey(s)
Bob Fuller presented his summary of the Classroom Computer & Projector Survey.

Handouts:
Copy of Bob's PowerPoint visuals
Preliminary Survey Results
EMTC Classroom Technology Replacement Survey
EMTC Classroom Technology Replacement Survey Comments
Classroom Technology Use Survey, College of Arts and Sciences, UW-Eau Claire
Copy of Faculty and Instructional Staff Technology Survey; Student Technology Survey

Purpose was to collect comparative classroom data from UW institutions to identify agreed-upon replacement cycles, replacement strategies, replacement funding sources and classroom support issues.

Classroom Critical Issues:
With this data, what is our next step?
Perhaps we should consider leasing classroom projection equipment as we are leasing computers.
Outsourcing repair? Disposable philosophy: access to money to purchase, but not access to additional staffing.

Leasing is becoming a trend in the marketplace because technology is changing more quickly. A question was raised about broad standardization within UW to gain price breaks and service/support. Schools and the corporate sector are leasing. Bulk buy? Dollars could be saved through standardization. There may be a leveling off in projectors like we have seen in computers. Maybe we won't need to be purchasing as frequently, but will still need to maintain.

Is there a way we could do this more cooperatively to maximize our resources --projectors plus other media in the classrooms to meet instructional needs. Portable technology consoles, etc.

Ed Meachen recommended that a condensed form of the presentation be shared with the Vice Chancellors to increase awareness of these classroom technology, replacement and support issues to better support teaching and learning in the UW. Very parallel to some of the desktop issues, staffing issues, etc. Getting the support of Vice Chancellors is critical to beginning this discussion and planning process. Where does this fit in the IT planning process? Classroom mod and capital funds have helped equip classrooms, we now need to give attention to replacement and support issues.

Restructuring and recreation of EMTC on VC agenda. One of first results would be the survey.

Institutions were encouraged to leverage student IT training funding to support classroom projectors, laptops, etc.

EMTC-LTDC Survey
Joe Hagaman (EMTC) and Patricia Ploetz (LTDC) provided an update of the EMTC and LTDC membership survey regarding services provided. Response rate 50-60% currently. Efforts will be made to get greater participation. Plan is develop an FTP or web site. Executive Board of EMTC and LTDC to review comments.

Patricia hopes to have report for May 4 LTDC meeting.

1999-2000 EMTC Officers

Chair: Joe Hagaman
Past Chair: Jim Jorstad

Election of Officers
Chair Elect: Charles Cottle
Secretary: Marcia Baird
Treasurer: Steve Siehr

Bob Fuller: There are many positions and academic staff titles relative to distance education. Program Manager, Media Specialist, Information Processing Consultant. Some titles bring with it more salary than others. Bob will talk with his campus Academic Staff person for the process and information needed to talk further with UW System Human Resources. Distributed Learning Specialist? Ed Meachen volunteered to assist the group. Others who volunteered or were suggested included: Bob Fuller, John Grozik, Sue Breskin, Hal Schlais, Kathy Finder, Kathy Christoph.

DVD-Learning How to Author and Create Programs
Wayne Abler, UW-LaCrosse, presented a session on DVD authoring. He addressed issues and techniques surrounding formats, the planning process, encoding, authoring and mastering. Reference: http://www.sonic.com for more information about publishing.

Dave Lois, UW System Plans for Distance Education
Plans for video haven't changed. Pressed for compressed video over ATM. Complementary to full motion systems. Hope to have it up for fall. Equipment in, testing in process. System has accumulated BadgerNet dollars.

Questions were raised regarding K-12, scheduling regarding compressed video services and scheduling DS3 circuits. Chairman Jorstad volunteered that EMTC would work with Dave Lois on video over ATM project(s).

EMTC Document, Version 4.1
Discussion centered on incorporating changes is mission statement, goals, verb changes, etc. as previously discussed. Motion was made and seconded to adopt as written. Motion passed.

Video Projection - State of the Art and More
Darin Hillstrom, Tierney Brothers, Inc., Minneapolis, led a discussion on video projection.
http://www.tierneybros.com

Tierney Bros. provides visual presentation, imaging and graphics products and services. Primarily serve Midwest; some national accounts.

In the projector industry there are about 30 manufacturers. Future projector trends: smaller, brighter, more features, longer lamp life, reduced cost, higher resolution, better picture quality, integration (systems), mass distribution, manufacturer servicing, dealer service packaging, and home theatre. Several manufacturers are producing HDTV projectors, supposedly. Handouts: UW contract

John Grozik, Rich Dirks and others will explore a videostreaming technology demo for the fall meeting.

Potential Fall meeting topics:

1. Desktop videoconferencing.
2. Copyright, intellectual property
3. Videostreaming demo
4. NetMeeting.
5. Online course demonstrations by faculty.

Discussion with Ed Meachen. Several members expressed thoughts that we need to be working together. Our work is broader than University, so as we migrate to common delivery network, we need to do that gracefully. What lies ahead as DS3 contracts run out? Let's start the conversation now. What do we want to achieve? A subgroup will define the process and structure we would want to work toward. Bob Fuller and Rich Dirks will set up initial meeting.

Next Meeting:
November 1999 ITMC/EMTC/LTDC Joint Fall Conference
November 8-9, 1999
The Heidel House, Green Lake
Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

For the Calendar:
January 2000 EMTC Meeting
January 27-28, 2000
Madison

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