Remote Access Education through the use of a PC Notes Taker

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Remote Access Education through the use of a PC
Notes Taker

• Prepared by
• Lehlohonolo Mohasi and Mxolisi Zimu

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Introduction

• 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.

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Purpose 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.

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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.

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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.

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How the Application Works (1)
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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)

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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.

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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

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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).

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Conclusion

• 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.

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Further 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.

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Thank you!!!

• Any Suggestions?
• Any Questions?