DEMONSTRATION
Delivery of Interactive Multimedia Using a Multiple-Bit Rate, Intelligent Streaming Media Server at 28.8 kbps to 99 kbps
Richard Hallgren, Ph.D.Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Abstract:
Many subjects taught in most medical education curricula contain anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical concepts that are challenging for students to grasp and for faculty to teach, especially when instructional materials are limited to static media such as textbook diagrams and photographs. Properly designed materials using dynamic media (video, animation, and simulation) make interactive learning more enjoyable for students, and has been purported to increase long-term retention of materials. We have demonstrated that our computer-based, interactive teaching strategy, with real-time feedback and self-assessment exercises, facilitates student learning as measured by higher scores on midterm and final examinations. However, successful delivery of these materials, especially video, to off-campus locations has been a challenge. We are now successfully using a multiple bit-rate, intelligent streaming strategy to deliver multimedia, including video, at speeds from 28.8 KBPS. The result is that students are no longer limited to utilizing our educational materials on-campus, but can use them also at their place of residence.
Benefit to Participants Attending Your Session:
Student use of educational modules utilizing multimedia is often limited to an on-campus facility because of bit-rate restrictions at their place of residence. We are able to deliver interactive multimedia using an intelligent streaming protocol that enables students to use these materials at home using dial-up and cable modems.
Richard Hallgren, Ph.D.
B411 West Fee Hall
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
Telephone Number: 517-355-4674
Fax Number: 517-432-1339
E-mail: hallgren@msu.edu
Web Site: hal.bim.msu.edu/cmeonline/cervical/start.html