Remote Access Education Remote Access Education through through

the use of a PC Notes Takerthe use of a PC Notes Taker

Prepared by: Prepared by: Lehlohonolo Mohasi and Mxolisi ZimuLehlohonolo Mohasi and Mxolisi Zimu

IntroductionIntroduction

• Every child entitled to education.

• Gift hindered by shortage of teachers.

• According to ActionAid International, SA has a shortage of teachers (35 000 by 2008).

• ICT initiative in e-Education to solve this problem.

Purpose of the ProjectPurpose of the Project

• Open up new learning opportunities + access to educational resources.

• Enhance the quality of learning and teaching.

• Provide unlimited opportunities for growth and development.

• Communication between learners and teachers at home.

Description of the Application (1)Description of the Application (1)

• What is a Remote Access PC Notes Taker?– A program that enables remote

communication between 2 or more parties over the Internet.

– Communication is achieved through the use of a digital pen.

Description of the Application (2)Description of the Application (2)

• A PC Notes Taker developed by Pegasus Technologies.

• Captures handwritten notes, drawings or sketches.

• Easy to use - install software, connect to PC, attach base clip to ordinary paper and start writing.

• Uses ultrasonic & infrared sensory system.

How the Application Works (1)How the Application Works (1)

Server

Solve:x7 * x-5

x7 * x-5

== x(7 -5 )

= x2

Client 1: Student

Student notepad

Solve:x7 * x-5

x7 * x-5

== x(7 -5 )

= x2

Client 2: Teacher

Teacher notepad

How the Application Works (2)How the Application Works (2)

• Similar to chat programs though there are advantageous differences:– Real-time– Pen input using own handwriting

• Two or more clients connected to the server.

• Post office analogy

• Demo (Rm 4.40)

Tests done over the Internet (1)Tests done over the Internet (1)

• Application works on any internet access mode.

• Tests done on broadband vs cellular internet indicated the following:– GPRS is a technology for cellular network.– GPRS uses unused slots in a cellphone.– Data download faster than upload.

Tests done over the Internet (2)Tests done over the Internet (2)

• Data speed on cellular network is determined by the following:– Timeslot capability of the handset– Quality of signal– Coverage– How busy the network is

Tests done over the Internet (3)Tests done over the Internet (3)

• Internet access through cellular technology improving.

• Example: EDGE is broaching broadband speeds in select metro areas.

• New high speed technologies: HSCSD (max. 57.6 kbps), EDGE (max. 384 kbps).

ConclusionConclusion

• Teachers/tutors will remotely communicate with learners to solve school problems.

• The ultimate goal is to engage learners more in their school work and promote sustained learning.

• Broadband is best to use.

• GPRS data speed is unpredictable.

• GPRS best used during off-peak times.

Further WorkFurther Work

• Integration with Skype for both visual and audio feedback.

• Ability to invite other clients (students) and work in a group.

• Refresh without reconnecting, save work, attach and email.

Thank you!!!Thank you!!!

Any Suggestions?Any Suggestions?

Any Questions?Any Questions?