Overview
ACRME has been formed to research and review the use of rich-media technologies such as videoconferencing, access grid and media streaming to enhance teaching and learning of diverse cohorts of students. Further, the Australian Community of Rich Media Expertise is developing professional development modules for use across the sector which also address recommendations in The results of the AARNet Survey on Video over IP in the Australian Academic & Research Sector (2006).
Current Status
The project has commenced with input from The University of New England, The University of Wollongong and University of Queensland applying for and having received funding for specific work on the deployment and use of this technology for teaching and learning. Other institutions supporting this bid include AARNet, Wainhouse Research, ServicePoint Australia and Mediastroom.
Contact
Project co-ordinators:
Robyn Smyth (UNE)
Richard Caladine (UOW)
Trish Andrews (UQ)
Jason Bordujenko (AARNet)
About ACRME
ACRME expertise has been identified in staff whose responsibilities include a) technical: those who manage rich-media technologies, b) teaching and learning: those who promote rich-media technologies within centralised teaching and learning centres as well as staff who use rich-media technologies in their practice, and c) administration: financial officers and IT infrastructure administrators. This expertise will be utilised in this project at a number of levels and collaboratively with additional stakeholders including students.
AARNet's contribution to ACRME is in providing the contact point for the project in terms of a Wiki space, project website and technical expertise for the implementation of video conferencing for teaching and learning and in the delivery and support of video conferencing equipment, infrastructure and services.
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