TLC Sandbox

GREEN SCREEN

This technology allows instructors to enhance their content when discussing different visual elements. Instructors' PowerPoint slides can be superimposed in the video lecture so students can see content while it is being explained.

• Example:  New Millennium Art - Patrick Jones

LIGHTBOARD

Lightboard technology represents the traditional face-to-face classroom chalkboard. This technology enhances the online learning for students, because they are able to see the instructor’s facial expressions when they are working through content.

• Example Videos and Additional Resources Available on the  TLC Lightboard Web Page

3D PRINTING

A 3D printer allows for fast prototyping, as well as provides a bridge between creative ideas and hands-on learning. The Sandbox has a FlashForge Dreamer printer.

• Example:  Sample Print at TLC
• Resource: TLC Quick Reference Guide

3D SCANNING

These devices allow a computer to capture a 3-dimensional representation of a real-world object. We have a Matter and Form tabletop scanner, as well as a 3D Systems 'Sense' handheld scanner.

DOCUMENT CAMERA

Also called visualizers, these are used as an imaging device for producing live images of 2D or 3D objects placed on a display surface. We utilize the Lumens DC-192 and DC-193 models, which have the additional functionality of still image or video (with audio) capture direct to a USB stick (or to a computer with their 'Ladibug' software).

• Example:  Enhancing Instruction with Doc Cam Videos - Mark Shraf and Nick West
• Resource: TLC HD Document Camera Page
• Availability: Installed in many TLC classrooms, as well as can be checked out from the WVU Library as a TLC Kit.

ACTION CAMERA

These devices can provide the learner with a first-person perspective by the camera operator, or be used in more extreme conditions to capture photos or videos in locations difficult to access. We utilize GoPro Hero4 cameras.

• Example:  Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies - Patricia Harman

360 CAMERA

A 360-degree camera captures content to allow the learner to virtually be in an environment, where they have access to different educational tools. We own a Ricoh Theta S.

• Example:  WVU Campus Tour
• Availability: Can be checked out from the WVU Library as a TLC Kit.

LIVE EVENT CAMERA

This small camera provides a simplified system for live action, real-time editing while streaming. We own a Livestream Mevo.

TELEPRESENCE

This technology allows for a more interactive participation at a distant location through remotely controlling a mobile two-way video device. We have the Suitable Technologies Beam+.

• Example: WVU TLC Beam
• Resource: User Guide

TABLET CLASSROOM

As a mobile "computer lab", these tablets can be distributed to students within a non-technology classroom. (And with additional technology, an instructor could have the ability to go "into the field", teaching directly from their tablet to the students' tablets). Our chosen tablet model is the Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

STANDING DESKS

Although not your typical piece of innovative technology, these devices promote engagement for a versatile learning space environment. Hodges Hall typically has them available in each TLC classroom there.

VIRTUAL REALITY / AUGMENTED REALITY / HOLOGRAMS

From 'DIY' smartphone reflections to fully interactive high-definition mixed-reality holograms, we are currently experimenting with academic use of devices such as Google Cardboard, ViewMaster VR, and Microsoft Hololens.

• Example:  Hololens testing at TLC -Patrick Williams
• Resource: Educause Article "7 Things You Should Know About AR/VR/MR"

WIRELESS TEACHING / COLLABORATION PRODUCTS

Fully utilizing mobile devices for classroom teaching necessitates a wireless link to the projection system. Some of these products also have multi-user collaboration features built-in. We have tested several models including: Miracast, ShareLink, ClickShare, etc. At this time, we have standardized on Mersive Solstice.

• Example Videos and Additional Resources Available on the  TLC Wireless Teaching Web Page

COLLABORATION SERVICES

Online meeting software and web-hosted services that provide meeting, desktop sharing, and video conferencing capabilities to enable users to interact with colleagues via the Internet in real time. The TLC Sandbox is currently piloting Zoom services with select faculty with specific academic needs.

• Resource: TLC Guide to Zoom

COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOMS

These classrooms stand apart from the typical lecture-style facility, in that students can work together in small groups, then display their content to the class.

• Listing:  WVU Collaborative Classrooms

COLLABORATION FURNITURE

Furniture designed with collaboration in mind, able to support a wide range of teaching and learning styles. We have Steelcase Verb furniture and Node seating, paired with Mediascape Mobile units.

• Example:  Verb Classroom Collection Animation
• Example: Mediascape Use
• Resource: TLC Collaborative Furniture page

CONTENT CAPTURE / STREAMING

There are several technologies available to record and/or stream standard lecture content. When groups divide and cross-collaborate, other methods unique to the situation may need to be utilized. We are testing several products to support both basic and complex situations. We have GoToMeeting accounts, a Mediasite RL Recorder, multipoint distribution system, and more. Web cameras include USB standard, wide-angle, Pan-Tilt-Zoom, and a 360-degree dynamic audiovisual camera.

• Example:  Sereno Video Conference Camera
• Example: Meeting Owl Camera Comparison