Rich Media Delivery means the capability to deliver high-quality media: video, audio, screen recordings, interactions, etc. to users in a variety of environments to achieve the goals of the institution in teaching and learning, as well as administrative functions. These delivery methods are integrated into the campus technology environment, including our WebCT learning management system, to provide the most seamless, easy-to-use delivery possible.

Some of the uses of rich media include:

• Class sessions - recording for future on-demand playback
• Distance education - providing real-time interactive learning experiences
• Demos - on-demand training for computer software use
• Training - administrative use for training CSUSM staff
• Guest lectures - bringing experts into the classroom from a distance
• eReserves - student playback of video and audio materials for courses
• Broadcast TV - viewing and recording from our campus cable TV feed
• Local production - on-demand archives of work from our studios
• Overflow events - broadcasting important campus events campuswide
• Research - recording interactions and visual materials for later analysis
• Skills grading - recording students skills demonstrations for grading and analysis
• Portfolio - integration with future ePortfolio systems that students and alumni may retain for future use
• Hard-copy - most of these formats can also be provided on CD-ROM or other transportable media
• Surveillance - for security purposes

Most, but not all of these functions have been achieved. Some are goals that we hope to achieve in the near-term. At the top of this page you will find links to many of the specific technologies that allow us to do these things.

If you would like to find out more about what rich media can do for you, please contact Chuck Allen (4783).

This page created and maintained by Chuck Allen. Last revised Friday, March 16, 2007 .