Suan Dusit Internet Broadcasting (SDIB) Educational Innovation in Knowledge-Based Society Asst. Prof. Dr. Pannee Suanpang Suan Dusit Rajabhat University,

Suan Dusit Internet Suan Dusit Internet Broadcasting (SDIB) Broadcasting (SDIB)

Educational Innovation in Educational Innovation in Knowledge-Based SocietyKnowledge-Based Society

Asst. Prof. Dr. Pannee Asst. Prof. Dr. Pannee Suanpang Suanpang

Suan Dusit Rajabhat Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, Bangkok, University, Bangkok,

ThailandThailand

Agenda

• What is Knowledge-Based Society• What is Internet Broadcasting• Suan Dusit Internet Broadcasting

(SDIB) Project• SDIB System Development • How SDIB Work?• Media Content in SDIB• See example

What is KBS

• A knowledge-based society refers to the type of society that is needed to compete and succeed in the changing economic and political dynamics of the modern world.

• It refers to societies that are well educated, and who therefore rely on the knowledge of their citizens to drive the innovation, entrepreneurship and dynamism of that

society’s economy.

Ljubljana, June 2002 European Ministerial Conference

Key Aspects of the Development of Knowledge

Based Society

• Education• Environment• Cooperation

Ljubljana, June 2002 European Ministerial Conference

Education

• Educated & skilled people – Key ingredient of success

• System reform is necessary (not only increased skills using ICT)

• Investments into knowledge

• Implementation and sharing the R&D results

Ljubljana, June 2002 European Ministerial Conference

Environment

• Set of motivation principles, start-up atmosphere, incentives

• Stability

• Affordable infrastructure

• Content

• Identify and exchange best practices

Ljubljana, June 2002 European Ministerial Conference

Cooperation

• Interaction of the Public sector, Private sector, Education institutions, Global market

• Nationwide policy, coordination

• Participation is not enough – joint effort is a must

Internet Internet Broadcasting Broadcasting

ConceptConcept

Internet Broadcasting is a way of Internet Broadcasting is a way of delivering recorded anddelivering recorded and//or live audio or live audio

and video content over a network and video content over a network ((usually the internet or intranetusually the internet or intranet ), ), as as

well as listening or watching on-well as listening or watching on-demand filesdemand files..

Internet BroadcastingInternet Broadcasting

WebWeb BroadcastBroadcast

What is Internet Broadcasting

• Internet BroadcastingInternet Broadcasting is also known as Cybercasting, Netcasting, Webcasting, Unicasting and Streaming Media.

• As well as reprocessed audio or video that is transferred from radio or TV to the Internet

• Internet Broadcasting commonly includes broadcasting new or original content both ‘Live’ and ‘VDO On Demand’ to the Web

SDIB ProjectAims

1. Develop new educational innovations for supporting distance and life-long learning for students of the Suan Dusit Rajabaht University.

2. Increase learning channels for the delivery of information and knowledge to local communities.

3. Utilize information and communication technology (ICT) to increase learning and teaching efficiency and effectiveness.

4. Broadcast new knowledge that can be applied in order to improve the quality of life for people in rural areas.

SDIB System Development

Figure 1: Summary of development stages followed in the SDIB project.

SDIB System Development

1. System planning to perform a preliminary investigation to identify the nature and scope of the system or problem. A feasibility study was conducted to review the anticipated costs and benefits and to recommend a course of action based on operational, technical, economic and time factors.

2. System analysis to build a logical model of the new system. The SDIB system analysis process gathered data from various internal sources and a system requirements document was produced, describing management and user requirements, costs and benefits, and outlining alternative development strategies.

SDIB System Development (Con’t)

3. System design to create a blueprint satisfying all documented requirements for the system. The SDIB had a user interface designed for it, and all necessary outputs, inputs, process and infrastructure to support the system were identified.

4. System implementation to construct the SDIB system. This included converting data to the new systems’ files, training users, and performing the actual implementation and transition to the new system.

5. System operation and support to maintain changes, correct errors and adapt to changes in the environment.

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How SDIB Work?

How SDIB Work?

How SDIB Work?

SDIB: Network Design

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Media Content in SDIB- Channel 1

Teaching and learning activities at Sa-Tid La-Or U-Tid primary school.

There are many interesting learning activities that will be beneficial for teachers in primary schools.

Most of the content of this channel will be useful for teachers in Early Childhood Care Centers, of which there are some 17,000 in Thailand.

The SDIB project will provide TV, set-top-box and ADSL links to around 76 best practice schools in every province as part of the pilot project.

http://sdib.dusit.ac.th/index.html

Media Content in SDIB- Channel 1

Media Content in SDIB- Channel 1

It is expected that the SDIB project systems will provide improved quality and a greater quantity of resource materials for teachers to apply in their teaching within the Early Childhood Care Centers.

Programs include many TV shows such as the Brian-based learning activities, information on how to effectively use toys for children, food and nutrition for children, and art for children.

Additionally, there are many ‘live’ programs such as ‘Kindergarten Fantasia’ which broadcast children’s activities to their classrooms; parents will also be able to watch these program ‘live’ from the Internet.

Media Content in SDIB- Channel 2

Migrated VDO Conference systems into the SDIB project. This channel broadcasts lessons in general subjects for first year students via the VDO Conference systems. Students are able to access VDO contents both ‘live’ and via ‘VDO on Demand’ for reviewing their learning.

Additionally, this channel provides important information for supporting learning such as the ‘ICT Insight’ program, ‘Student Top-Hit’ program, etc.

Sample class lectures…

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Media Content in SDIB- Channel 3

Broadcasts TV variety programs which focus on university strength areas. Programs include

1. ‘Food and Thai Cruise’2. Top-Hit Suan Dusit Poll3. English for More4. Sign (Hand) Language5. Thailand Tourism6. Food and Beverage, etc.

Furthers Development

• More contents• Distribute around Thailand especially in

Children Early hood Center in 17,000 places• More interactive• Keep statistics• Personalization