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IEEE X Academic 101

IEEE X Academic 101

IEEE X Academic is an innovative online-based education project that aims to create a multi language platform to be accessed by everyone. This document explains the main details of the project as well as the benefits for IEEE student branches to join this project.

IEEE Academic

May 28, 2013
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  1. _ Education is changing. There’s a worldwide need to find

    new education methodologies. Students today have access to innumerous multimedia resources that can be used to enhance educational processes. Keywords: Multimedia | Online Education | Teaching Methodologies
  2. Online Education Today: QUICK  /  DIRECT  ACCESS   YES  

    NO   NO   NO   UNIVERSITY  COURSE  ORIENTED   NO   YES   NO   NO     100%  FREE   YES   YES   NO   YES   STUDENT  as  CONTRIBUTORS   NO   NO   NO   NO   Available  Language   English   English   English   English  
  3. _ The first Multilanguage online-educational resource _ Driven by students

    in close-cooperation with teachers _ Created and maintained by IEEE Student Volunteers _ Multimedia contents based on Video and dynamic exercises Keywords: Multilanguage | Student-driven | Video and Multimedia
  4. Project Structure   EducaEonal  AcEviEes   Board  (EAB)   University

     Resources   CommiKee  (URC)   Project  Coordina5on   IT  and   Webdev.   DocumentaEon   and  Resources   MarkeEng  and   Partnerships   X  Academic   Ambassadors   Development of all websites, online and technological resources of the project. Technical support to all participants websites Development of all documentation and tutorials regarding the recording, editing and production of the videos. Remote support to all participants. Responsible for evaluating the state-of- the-art equipment to be used Development of all the marketing and advertising strategy of the project as well as designing key partnerships with other IEEE projects of outside companies. Liaison between the project coordination and the Student branches of each section. Responsible for reporting activities and rerouting information about the project. Development of advertisement and partnerships strategy within a section
  5. IEEE-X Academic web Structure   _ There is a main

    web-portal, where all the contents from the several initiatives can be searched by using keywords and several features. The main website will also feature some exclusive contents that are horizontal to all initiatives. (e.g. Soft-Skills video modules by IEEE-HKN and IEEE.tv) _ Each initiative has its own website, in the local language where all the local videos can be searched and accessed. _ Universities that establish a partnership with the IEEE-X Academic may have their own local website with contents only produced by the University. Local Initiatives Websites (Section / Country) University Websites
  6. IEEE-X Academic web portal   Library_ Browse contents from all

    the initiatives, either by language, topic or University Resources_ Access contents produced by partnerships that is horizontal to all X Academic initiatives About_ Information about the project, the team and the philosophy behind IEEE-X Academic initiative Search bar_ Search contents in all the local initiatives using filters such as ‘Language’, ‘University’ or ‘Topic’. Correlation between the terms in English and the local terms will be available. All results will redirect to local initiatives Dynamic Content_ Highlights from the contents available in the main website, news about the project and new local initiatives highlights
  7. IEEE-X Academic Local initiative   Local Library_ Browse contents from

    the local participant initiatives or by topic About the project_ Information about the student branches involved and the team currently running the project locally Search bar_ Search contents produced by the local initiative using keywords, university name, or topic Dynamic Content_ Highlights form the local contents as well as some highlights from the main initiative Language_ All local websites are developed in the local language.
  8. IEEE-X Academic Video Module Page   Notes_ Each video module

    is accompanied by written notes or proposed exercises in order to enhance the content comprehension and self- assessment Continuing_ All videos are part of a set of video modules about one topic. Each video module page has a navigation within the topic modules Information_ All videos modules page have information regarding the video such as: _Author _University _Language _Recording Date _Keywords
  9. Video Types   Short  modules  of  7  minutes  about  a

     specific  topic   Lenght_ Videos have a maximum duration of 7 – 10 minutes. Types_ Videos can be of any kind, as the local initiative volunteers can choose the most interesting approach to explain a certain topic. Suggested video-types are: _ Traditional recording of class _ Using Tablet to record explanation _ Recording of lab/practical experience _ Screencast explanation on a computer Quality_ All videos are recorded in at least 720p resolution. The audio experience is clear and without distracting noise Documentation_ All video types development is documented and available in tutorials Lecturers/Presenters_ Videos can be done by working teachers or graduated students. The later requires a statement from a working teacher validating the quality of the produced contents.
  10. Technical Equipment   Camera_ DSLR Camera (e.g. Canon 600D) Audio_

    To guarantee clear audio, a Lavalier/lapel microphone should be used _VIDEO EDITING _VIDEO RECORDING Student-Branches can choose the Video Editing software to be used in the local initiative. Documentation tutorials is available for some of the most relevant ones. Paid Solutions_ Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro Sony Vegas Freeware_ Camtasia Lightworks
  11. Apply for Funding _Student branches can apply for funding for

    acquiring the technical equipment to record the IEEE-X Academic videos. Up to 1000$ will be made available to the student- branches so that they can acquire the equipment *To apply for funding Student-Branches should contact the country ambassador and supply a list of video modules to record as well as the name of the teachers/lecturers that will be recording the videos.
  12. Awards X Academic StudentBranch of the Year_ The Student-Branch that

    creates the more relevant (views, feedback, quality) set of video modules will be awarded with 300$ and a plaque. X Academic Lecturer of the Year_ The author of the video that creates the more relevant (views, feedback, quality, scientific relevance) set of video modules will be awarded with 300$ and a plaque. X Academic Student Video Award_ IEEE volunteers will be able to submit their IEEE-X Academic videos about a certain topic and 3 winners will be chosen and receive a plaque. Videos will be made available in the most relevant local initiative and subject of global advertisement. Criteria for selection will be: _Creativity _Scientific Relevance _Originality _Video Quality
  13. Student-branch Role _Student branches are responsible for contacting the most

    interesting teachers/presenters and collaborate with them in order to create IEEE-X Academic videos _Student branches should create the conditions for recording the IEEE-X Academic following the guidelines and coordinate with the country/section ambassador _Student branches have access to exclusive documentation in order to create IEEE-X Academic videos. Also Student-branches can contact the project team in order to help them with any questions in the process _Student branches can give feedback for improving the overall IEEE-X Academic project processes, structure and strategy
  14. FUTURE FEATURES The project will be enhanced with the following

    features_ _Login and personal area with Gmail and Facebook login _Community Q&A and Frequently Asked Questions _Users can give feedback to videos _Request videos and topics _iOS application with user-information storage _Dynamic exercises
  15. _We are committed to change and improve education worldwide. IEEE-X

    Academic is a project created and maintained by students that in close cooperation with teachers develop locally-focused materials in several areas of the academia. You can be part of this and help your University and community getting more relevant and high quality educational contents. Join us and be part of the IEEE-X Academic initiative
  16. Online Education Tomorrow: QUICK  /  DIRECT  ACCESS   YES  

    NO   NO   NO   YES   UNIVERSITY  COURSE   ORIENTED   NO   YES   NO   NO   YES     100%  FREE   YES   YES   NO   YES   YES   STUDENT  as   CONTRIBUTORS   NO   NO   NO   NO   YES   Available  Language   English   English   English   English   MULTILANGUAGE