Keynote Speaker

Pre-conference Workshop:
Effective Development and Distribution of Streaming Multimedia in Education

Robert W. Mainhart, CERMUSA – Saint Francis University
James Gerraughty, CERMUSA – Saint Francis University
Dawna Knee, CERMUSA – Saint Francis University

Date: Sunday June 6, 2004
Time: 9:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Cost: $50.00

Description:

Concisely defined, “streaming media” is moving video and/or audio transmitted over the Internet for immediate viewing/listening by an end user. We approach streaming media from a broader perspective. We will discuss and demonstrate the various hardware and software packages used to develop and distribute video and audio content across campus or across the Internet, when you can “roll your own” and when leave the work to the experts. We will also report on how streaming media is being utilized and delivered in a variety of courses and to audiences of varying levels of computer literacy and connectivity. What is the future of online multimedia content, especially with the emergence of Internet 2, particularly in the delivery of health care and health care education? And we’ll look ahead to the role of technology in healthcare and education over the next decade.

Presenter Bio(s):

Robert W. Mainhart serves as the Electronic Classroom/Video Production Manager for the Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA) at Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in the television and radio broadcast industry and is well versed in video production and distribution via video conferencing, streaming, and physical media. He also manages a suite of prototype electronic classrooms used in the testing of educational technology tools and modalities. He is co-author of Bringing The Museum To The Classroom: An Innovative Videoconferencing Prototype, published in 2000 by the International Visual Literacy Association.

James F. Gerraughty serves as Production Coordinator for CERMUSA. His primary functions are to assist in the development, production, and evaluation of various distance learning prototypes and projects. His previous experiences include working as an associate producer for WPSX-TV as well as a graphic artist for AccuWeather. Mr. Gerraughty received a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from the Pennsylvania State University in 1998 and is currently working on his MBA from Saint Francis University.

Dawna Knee serves as Technology Coordinator for CERMUSA. She is responsible for providing technical support concerning the development and maintenance of CERMUSA's various Telemedicine project prototypes. Prior to her employment at CERMUSA, Dawna spent 8 years with Keystone Financial providing computer networking and information technology services. Dawna is a 1992 graduate of Computer Learning Network with a degree in Computer Technology Systems Operations. In addition, she is presently pursuing a bachelors degree in Computer Systems Management from Saint Francis University.