1	PEN-International Use of Videoconference Technology E. William Clymer Jeff Porter James J. DeCaro PEN-International http://www.pen.ntid.rit.edu
2	Overview Successes and Challenges Using Videoconferencing Meetings Training Research PEN Systems
3	The Nippon Foundation of Japan Provides Funds for PEN-International Establish International Network Improve Education in Participant Countries
4	PEN-International Goals Improve Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Development Increase the Application of Technology to Teaching and Learning Expand Career Education Opportunities for Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing People Around the World
5	Vision
6	Implementation Strategy Needs Assessment Faculty Development Model Establishment of Multimedia Computer Labs Online and WWW Resources Evaluation & Research
7	Founding of PEN-International National Technical Institute for the Deaf Tianjin University of Technology Bauman Moscow State Technical University Tsukuba College of Technology The Nippon Foundation of Japan
8	PEN- Partners NTID (USA) Tsukuba College of Technology (Japan) Tianjin University of Technology (China) Bauman Moscow State Tech University (Russia) College of St. Benilde (Philippines) Beijing Union University (China) Changchun University (China) Charles University (Czech Republic) Ratchasuda College (Thailand)
9	National Technical Institute for the Deaf (USA) Established in 1968 on the campus of RIT 1250 Students 475 Faculty/Staff
10	Tsukuba College of Technology (Japan) Established in 1990 Technical College for Deaf Students Approximately 200 Students
11	Tianjin University of Technology (China) Established in 1991 First Technical College in China Serves 125 Students
12	Beijing Union University (China) University Established in 1985 Deaf Program in 1999 Serves 125 Deaf Students
13	Changchun University (China) Established in 1987 Serves 200 Deaf Students
14	De La Salle University College of Saint Benilde (Philippines) Deaf Education Program part of College of Saint Benilde Serves Approximately 150 Students
15	Bauman Moscow State Technical University (Russia) Deafness Center Started in 1990 Students Mainstreamed Serves Approximately 250 Students
16	Charles University (Czech Republic) Students Mainstreamed Serves Approximately 120 Special Needs Students; 24 Who are Deaf
17	Ratchasuda College Mahidol University (Thailand) Founded in 1991 89 Students Who are Deaf
18	PEN Partner Locations!
19	Implementation & Importance of Videoconferencing PEN to Use Instructional & Information Technology Benefits of Videoconferencing Vast Distances Between Sites Need for Direct Visual Communication
20	PEN Multimedia Computer Labs Support Student Learning Support Faculty Development of Materials
21	Lab Specifications Smart Classroom Technology Display Computer, Video, Objects Local Area Network 12 -18 Student Computer Stations Videoconferencing
22	Lab Videoconference Capability
23	Application of Videoconference Technology Business Meetings Training Research Interviews
24	Business Meetings Majority of Calls for Meetings Between Partners 3-4 persons at each site Translators and Interpreters Frequent Calls!
25	Training Web-based Posting Agendas Objectives Participant Bios Resources Communication Plan Managed Interaction
26	Training Transcripts Created and Posted Email Exchanges Evaluation Forms
27	Training 2003 Technology Symposium 75 Faculty from Tianjin, Beijing and Manila Participated in Conference
28	Research Interviews Qualitative Research in China “Situation of Deaf Students at Tertiary Level?” Normally Requires Face-to-Face Interaction Videoconferencing Alternative Means of Data Collection
29	Research Interviews 15 Lengthy Interviews with Students, Faculty & Administrators Face-to-Face Communication Using Spoken and Sign Translators Interviews Recorded & Transcribed for Analysis
30	PEN-International System PolyCom View Station EX 3 ISDN Channels IP Capable 3 Video Cameras Projected and Panel Displays
31	PEN-International System Internet Connection via Laptop “Smart Whiteboard” Audio & Video Recorders Speaker Telephone Fax and Copier Available
32	Questions or Comments For More Information Bill Clymer, Coordinator, PEN-International ewcncp@rit.edu
33	Instructional Technology Symposium June 23-27, 2003 Sponsored by: NTID Nippon Foundation PEN-International 275 Participants 12 Countries Major Utilization of Video Technology
34	Videoconferencing Technology at the Symposium All concurrent presentations were videotaped for streaming Sessions sent live to American School for the Deaf
35	Videoconferencing Technology at the Symposium Some off-site sessions were delivered via video
36	Videoconferencing Technology at the Symposium Presentations repeated for China and Philippines during the evening- (day)
37	Videoconferencing Technology at the Symposium Video conference evaluations very positive.
38	Videoconferencing Technology at the Symposium Captioned Video on WWW Site
39	Accessing Symposium Resources on the Web
40	Accessing Symposium Resources on the Web
41	Accessing Symposium Resources on the Web
42	2005 Symposium! June 27-June 30, 2005 http://www.rit.edu/~techsym