CONNECT Platform User Manual
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1. Le Download of Preparatory Ph ia 5 New Pathway visit video Tasks Performe During Preparati ghia Please First Choose Exhibit Video Files e Filename File Size kbs Dwnload Electromagnetic_Spectrum_ Audio_waves avi 3130 5 Information Electromagnetic_Spectrum The_spectrum avi 8787 Electromagnetic Spectrum Lesson Plan Files m Filename File Size kbs ie nl Download of Learners EM scenario part 2 doc 608 5 sample lesson 4 EM scenario part 1 doc 564 L plans F Video Files Pre Visit File Manageme Filename File Size kos Download Biotube_AR_views_VXU_1 avi 26974 a BioTube Lesson Plan Files Learner Filename File Size kbs Download Management CONNECT_VXU_Activities_Feb_07_final part 1 doc CONNECT_VXU_Activities_Feb_07_final part 2 doc Previsit Phas Video Files Visit Phase Filename File Size kbs Download Last login 16 10 2008 4 02 2005 Intrasoft International S A Figure 5 Exhibit selection For each exhibit the system provides videos of the AR experience which can accommodated by the system and the exhibit Additionally sample lesson plans are available for the teachers in order to understand what teaching options the exhibit offers Connect Platform User Manual Page 13 of 13 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Check the option on the left and click on Next at the b2. Related Files Allowed Collaboration Web Sites 1 p Headngi w B Z U S x BOS WM HE EE Re emo File Manageme Learner Management last login 16 10 2008 4 02 2005 Intrasoft International S A Figure 11 Screen for Preparatory Phase gt Pre Visit There are four activities which you in the role of the educator can use to ready the Pre Visit phase From Figure lit can be seen they are 1 Pre Visit Introductory Text Here the platform makes available to you an editor where you enter and format text which will be presented to the learners assigned to the EP when the Pre Visit phase is entered You type in the message you want them to see and save it pressing the Save button 2 Related Documents The educator can add documents or files they want their learners to see during this phase In the figure below you can see the work area for this option Connect Platform User Manual Page 20 of 20 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Mozilla Firefox IG nto eannect isa nnov comcolab_dev themes connectindex php ink cola _dev modules femal Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway Q View Current Pathway Details dha New Pathway fworspaee O 6 rw vewn A Preparatory Ph amp EEE Pre Visit Introductional Text PR es Allowed Collaboration Web
3. Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 04 Educator Teacher Lesson Plan Video Not filled upload 2008 09 12 Educator Teacher AeroFoil Lesson Plan Video Report 2008 04 25 Xios EKFE Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 04 09 Lazoudis Angelos Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload j 2008 02 28 Educator Teacher Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 0000 00 00 Lazoudis Angelos Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload File Managemer 0000 00 00 Lazoudis Angelos Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 0000 00 00 Xios EKFE Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2007 12 15 Lazoudis Angelos Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload bs 2007 12 15 Lazoudis Angelos Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2007 03 09 Educator Teacher Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2007 03 09 Educator Teacher Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2007 03 09 Educator Teacher Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload A Learner Management 0000 00 00 Educator Teacher Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload Previsit Phas 2020 12 22 Anastopoulou Stamatina AirTrack Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2006 11 30 Educator Teacher BioTube Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled up
4. Sites Tasks Performe During Preparati Phase Related Files ae Uploaded Files Selected File internesting_informstion txt Connect Mozilla Firefox You can upload a file up to 10MB Title Desciption Is this the Lesson Plan No x ast login 16 10 2008 4 02 Figure 12 Preparatory gt Pre Visit gt Uploaded Documents On the list box on the left you can see the files uploaded on the CP and ready to be used Selecting any of those files and using the gt gt and lt lt buttons will move them into the list box in the middle which shows the files selected to be shown to the learners during the Pre Visit phase Selecting a file in these list boxes will show you its name title and description on the right If you want to include a file which is not present in the list box in the left show files available on the platform pressing the Upload New File button It will bring up a dialogue box allowing you to associate a title and a description with a new file and upload it on the platform should be noted that in this case the answer to the question Is this the Lesson Plan is No Selecting yes here will lead to storing the uploaded file as a lesson plan So In the dialogue which can be seen at the bottom right of Figure 12 it Once you have selected all appropriate files for this phase you can save your choices through the Save button at the en
5. button to save or the Cancel button to cancel the creation of the pathway To navigate to an EP you only need to use the drop down in Educational Pathway Management The drop down allows you to select from the pathways available the one to make active The pathway s summary will be brought to the screen Connect Platform User Manual Page 14 of 14 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Having selected an EP you can delete it by clicking on the Delete Current Pathway The system will inform you when it is deleted Selecting a pathway and then clicking on View Current Pathway s Details will generate a summary of rights and content per phase relating the selected pathway Finally you can edit the pathway selected by clicking on Edit Current Pathways This action will bring you to the same dialogue with the one presented during the new pathway creation process The fields this time are populated and the information is editable Pressing the Save button will save the changes while the cancel button will simply discarded them 3 2 5 Preparatory Phase Having created a EP in section 3 2 4 you have taken the first step in establishing an educational pathway Currently you are at the preparatory phase of EP In this phase as the educator you will need to 1 View prior EPs lesson plans task reports and learning material associated with this type of EP To do t
6. it This is the VSTP module for the CP Connect Platform User Manual Page 5 of 5 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Once the educator decides to use the system they have to register with the system and acquire credentials Upon log in to the CP they have entered the CP The CP provides two types of facilities the workspace and the toolbox The workspace helps the educator to manage and guide through the education processes The toolbox is a collection of tools provided to facilitate the educational process It contains tools for managing the learners and their access rights content search facilities communication facilities chat forums and mail and so on The educational process resembles a path called Educational Pathway EP Each EP is separated into four phases Preparatory Pre Visit Visit and Post Visit The educator s first task is to prepare the EP which occurs in the Preparatory Phase During this phase the educator creates user accounts for the learners assigns them to the specific PE uploading material for them as well as set up the following phases During the preparatory phase the educator prepares a lesson plan and specifies the AR experience for their learners before they got to the museum The lesson plan is just that a plan which describes what the educator will do in order to teach the specific scientific phenomenon or subject Then th
7. phase on the mobile AR unit A learner will wear the mobile AR unit and go to the exhibit for which the AR scenario was developed They interact with the exhibit and experience the AR scenario in order to test their ideas about the phenomena examined They will collect measurements and pictures in order to substantiate their claims as well as communicates with learners in remote locations The CONNECT platform grants the ability to remote classrooms to see what the learner wearing the mobile AR unit experiences During Post Visit phase the learner will write a report The platform will make available the data collected during the museum visit to the learners They will include them into their final reports Connect Platform User Manual Page 6 of 6 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual l Version v1 1 y Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA The figure below demonstrates the above discussion at a conceptual level Educator VSTP Get information on CONNECT CONNECT Platform Learn about the Exhibits read sample reports and video of the AR options the exhibit Read the lesson plans and final reports View video of past museum visits Construct Educational Pathways Define Preparatory Pre Visit Visit and Post Visit activities Upload remove share and view educational content Manage student accounts Communicate using Chat Forums and E mail to communicate Connect Platform User Manual Page 7 of 7
8. plan JOCOCOCOCOCOUCOCOOCOCCOCOCOCOCCCOCOCCO 2 Having researched Educational Pathway and evaluated its appropriateness for your own students you will have to assign the students who will be participating in your EP To do this click on the icon below the Info icon termed Learners Connect Platform User Manual Page 17 of 17 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Mozilla Firefox E http connect isa innov com collab_dev themes connect index phpalink collab_dev modules email User R test test Gg Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway Delete Current Pathway _ Edit Current Pathway Q View Current Pathway Details dhs New Pathway fworspaee Tico i Preparatory Ph amp xa Learners Assigned Learners Tasks Performe Saind Cacia SSeS During Preparati Learner Second Learner_Second not registered Leamer Second Leamer_Second not registered Phase Lesrner First Lesrner_First not registered Connect Mozilla Firefox k http connect kamnov com colab_dev modules preparatory conn Y Learners usernames are shown in parentheses right after their names TI Learner has succesfully been added Please inform your students that the password they should use for the regi Lastname Firstname Username This password is for single use and st
9. start exchanging information collaborating researching learning always working towards producing their research plan They will be uploading versions of those documents plus other content on the CP as they progress towards a final idea of what they will have to do in front of the exhibit wearing the mobile AR unit Upon entering the pre visit phase the reminder below appears Connect Platform User Manual Page 22 of 22 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Mozilla Firefox G http connect iisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index phpaiink collab_dev modules email User R test test Ss Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway Delete Current Pathway _ Edit Current Pathway View Current Pathway Details dhs New Pathway CR oo Preparatory Ph Learners Previsit My Learners Research Plans H oeAida oro http connect iisa innov com E 2 Would you like to import the Lesson Plan F AR 23 46 2005 Intrasoft International S A z z Figure 13 Entering Pre visit Phase This is to remind the educator that even though they are already entering the actual pre visit phase they have upload their lesson plan Clicking OK will lead to the upload dialogue Cancelling will have no effect the educator can come back later and upload their lesson plan The platform makes the lear
10. up a pedagogical pathway see sections 1 1 4 8 On the opposite side on the right the platform makes available communication collaboration and AR scenario tools used in conducting the pathway Connect Platform User Manual Page 12 of 12 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA 3 2 4 Manage a Educational Pathways Every time you would like to create another educational experience through EXPLOAR you will have to create another Educational Pathway EP This concept is central in the CP because it organizes all information relating to the learners educational experience For example it is used to group multiple participating students as well as relevant educational material An EP consists of four phases which occur sequentially Preparatory Pre Visit Visit and Post Visit Phase An educator can have multiple EPs running concurrently at differing phases Now we will discuss how to create delete edit and navigate between multiple EPs To create a new EPs simply click on the New Pathway button You will be asked to enter the following information 1 Exhibit You can choose the exhibit on which this EP relates to for the list of available exhibits as soon in the figure below Connect Mozilla Firefox http connect iisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php link collab_dev modules email User R test test X Settings Logout
11. Connect Platform User Manual Page 4 of 4 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA 1 CONNECT Platform Introduction The EXPLOAR project demonstrates an innovative approach that involves visitors of science museums and science centers in extended episodes of playful learning using advanced ICT These advanced ICT tools are the mobile AR unit and the CONNECT Platform The advanced learning strategies are explained in the pedagogical report while a chapter is dedicated to the mobile AR unit in this booklet This document the focus is on how to use these tools that comprise the CP The CP is a web based application whose aim is twofold It distributes information and organizes educational activities It coordinates teachers students and museum staff in the use of the innovative technology This advanced learning environment is termed the CONNECT Virtual Science Thematic park VSTP The CP supports the mobile s AR system specifications and functionalities as well as materializes the VSTP s requirements and procedures by providing the following services over the web Registration and authentication services Personalization services Collaborative activities for on line users Advanced Messaging Services and Interactive activities Content Management Learning Systems Management ia le a In the following sections the document will provide general context in which the CP o
12. Lost your password Overview About the Project Teachers Registration i A A s Notice Disable your popup blocker if any in order to continue Connect Project Website Figure 3 CP Log in interface e EXPLOAR Project Website Directs the user to the EXPLOAR Dissemination site Connect Platform User Manual Page 9 of 9 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA The four buttons on the bottom right corner of the interface contain information regarding each of the 4 exhibits included into the system These are e Airfoil at Bristol e Hot air balloon at HEURIKA e Air track at Eugenidis Foundation e Bio tube at Vajxo Each of these buttons when clicked present information regarding the specific exhibit These descriptions are available via clicking on the part of the image above depicting each of the exhibits Connect Platform User Manual Page 10 of 10 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA 3 CONNECT Platform Tutorial The CP has been implemented to support the educator in setting up innovative educational pathways educational pathways please also refer to scenario deliverable In particularly the software is modelled around standard visit pathway that any visitor may perform during a science museum visit and it is flexible in accommodating the remote visit p
13. Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA gt Connect Windows Internet Explorer ttp connect lisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php iink collab_de Connect Educator User R test test Q Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway w QR Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway View Current Pathway Details 4h New Pathway Forks S f Toolbox Preparatory Phase s re eats Files Tasks Performed Upload Search During Preparation Phase internesting _information txt Interesting Info Intresting information Pathway My Slectromagentic Pathway Visit Phase Pre Visit Information BQ i File Management Post Visit Phase Last login 19 10 2008 3 52 2005 Intrasoft International S A e Internet Figure 16 General gt File Management Each file is associated with the pathway it was uploaded for Through here new files can be uploaded and old files can be searched using keywords d Learner management The educator enters learners into the CP as part of the Preparatory Phase in order to assign them to EPs All these learners can be managed from this option Clicking on Learner Management will introduce the interface below Connect Platform User Manual Page 27 of 27 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA C gt Conne
14. VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA CONNECT Platform User Manual Connect Platform User Manual Page of 1 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Glossary Table 1 Glossary of commonly used terms Terms Explanation Rules A complete set of properties describing interactivity It is composed of placeholder object actions and duration Actions Actions refer to the actions of a mobile AR unit user which activate the display of an object in the mobile AR unit view Conditions Conditions are the situation which when true will cause the appearance of an Object to appear Durations Duration is the part of a rule which specifies the time period in seconds an object will remain in the view of the mobile AR unit from the moment it appears regardless of whether the action which was triggered is true or not Placeholder Placeholders are called the boxes on the picture of the exhibit held in the Canvas window which indicate the approximate position of the object in space as well as the way it shown Object Objects are containers of multimedia content Valid media Reference Image objects include images text audio video and 3D objects 3D shapes This image displayed in the Preview Canvas Window offers a workspace context for the placement of media objects and serves as a Static
15. VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA The discussion so far has revolved around the main users of the CP the educator and the learner The system however requires users responsible for the maintenance and proper operation of the system This is especially needed since CP is deployed in several locations which co operated with each other These users are the Administrators and their responsibilities include Installation of the CP Educator account management and registration Making more exhibits available for AR Scenario authoring through the CVD Updating the content Issuance and collection of the mobile AR unit at the museums Upload of the captured data on to the platform And may be even content development This document does not explain the CP features geared towards the administrator f VSTP Tutorial Section The VSTP is in an eye catching interface which introduces the features of the project to perspective users It is divided into 3 areas The interface is shown below Overview About the Project Teachers Registration Login Connect Project Website Figure 1 VSTP interface On the left hand side there are five links Overview This is an introduction to the educational objectives of the EXPLOAR project About the Project The information here introduces the main work carried out within the framework of EXPLOAR project Te
16. acher Registration Potential users enter their information here in order to register themselves with the CP and receive a username and password Connect Platform User Manual Page 8 of 8 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA CONNECT VSTP Mozilla Firefox Apxeio Enetepyacia MpoBoAR IoropKo ZeM o zikreg Epyakeia BorGea e v Cc aA A A http connect jisa innov com FJ Nio ouxv avayvwop IM Gmail Inbox 8 A 87 unread Yahoo M Q Pig First name I A search 62 web sean Middle name Connect Mozilla Firefox DER TEI htt eomec is nov com colab_devimodulesjusers ront_end_register pho re ey ve ee eee ee So pee ee Se p Personal information Last name Title Initials I Sex male O Female CARTE oe ee Street address ZIP Postal code City State Country Phone Fax Cellular E mail Overview About the Project Teachers Registration Login Connect Project Website Institution Department Function Homepage Account information Enter a username and password for this user to login to the site Username Password Confirm password Y 9 OdoKAnaw8nke OdoKAnpwANKE Figure 2 CP registration e Login users who already have credentials enter the system here T Connect Username Password
17. athway Q View Current Pathway Details dhs New Pathway e Pathways Task Reports Additional Material 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test x z n 2008 10 31 test test Connect Mozilla Firefox DAR 2008 10 31 test test http connect iisa innov com collab_dev modules preparatory previsit upload php Ly 2008 10 31 test test 2008 10 31 test test 2008 10 31 test test You can upload a file up to 10MB 2008 10 31 test test Avatimon 2008 10 05 Educator Teacher 2008 10 04 Educator Teacher 2008 09 12 Educator Teacher 2008 04 25 Xios EKFE 2008 04 09 Lazoudis Angelos 2008 02 28 Educator Teacher My Electromagnetic Spectrum Lesson Plan 0000 00 00 Lazoudis Angelos 0000 00 00 Lazoudis Angelos Desciption 0000 00 00 Xios EKFE 2007 12 15 Lazoudis Angelos 2007 12 15 Lazoudis eae Is this the Lesson Plan Yes 2007 03 09 Educator Teacher 2007 03 09 Educator Teacher 2007 03 09 Educator Teacher 0000 00 00 Educator Teacher OAOKAnpwERKE 2020 12 22 Anastopoulou Stamatina 2006 11 30 Educator Teacher BioTube Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2006 11 24 Educator Teacher BioTube Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload INNA 11 24 Fduratnr Teacher RinTuhe Not filled uninad Not filled funtnsd Not filled funtnsd ast login 16 10 2008 4 02 2005 Intrasoft International S A Figure 8 Uploading a lesson
18. athway pattern which is one of the main implementation scenarios of the EXPLOAR project This tutorial walks the educator through setting up a standard visit pathway We will start with a brief introduction to the organization of the activities necessary to set up an educational pathway It will include the explanation of concepts to aid understanding Then the steps of the procedure will be described along with clarifying notes cautions and warnings 3 2 1 Pre requisites Before we begin make sure your computer has Internet browser installed and has access to the internet If your browser blocks pop up windows you will need to allow them when working with the CP It is recommended that your display s resolution is adjusted to 1152x864 Basic familiarity with computers and how to browse the Internet will be adequate for completing this tutorial However it is strongly recommended you review the pedagogical reports accompanying this project and follow the recommendation therein 3 2 2 Entering the CONNECT Platform If you are ready lets proceed 1 Make sure you are connected to the Internet 2 Open Internet explorer gt Remember to access the tool with IE 6 0 enable pop ups and have Java installed 3 Direct your browser to http connect iisa innov com The browser should load the following screen in Figure 3 CP Log in interface A username and password will be provided to you upon request but for the purposes of this traini
19. ave been inputted into the platform but since they have not attempted to enter the platform they have not registered and their accounts have not been activated In order to make any changes in the first or last name of a user you have just created you only need to select their name form the Learners list and press the Edit button An interface similar to the one in figure 5 will appear which will allow you to edit the user s names To delete a learner select them from the learner s list box and press the Delete button You will be prompted for conformation press OK to delete and Cancel to cancel After you have compiled the desired list of participants press Save to save your selections Now it is time to prepare the Pre Visit phase Click on the icon below the Learners icon called Pre Visit The figure below shows your current work area Connect Platform User Manual Page 19 of 19 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Mozilla Firefox DER http connect iisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php link collab_dev modules email user R test test Gg Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway R Delete Current Pathway _ Edit Current Pathway Q View Current Pathway Details dhs New Pathway e Tiron Prepar Ph ay Pre Visit Tasks Performe rg _Pre Visit Introductional Text
20. ct Windows Internet Explorer DER ttp connect isa nnov com colab_dev theme Connect ect Educator User test test Z Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway Y J Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway View Current Pathway Details P New Pathway Workspace f ODO Preparatory Phase Learners CEER A During Preparation Phase 8 Learner Second Learner_Second Learner First Learner First Information C File Management Learner Management Previsit Phase Visit Phase Search o Post Visit Phase Exhibits Last login 19 10 2008 3 52 2005 Intrasoft International S A Done internet 100 Figure 17 General gt User Management The information displayed here for each student do not differ much from the information shown in Figure 9 It is should be noted that here are displayed all the users entered over time Therefore the system displays the pathway they are assigned to e Search Clicking on the Search icon introduces a simple keyword search tool It is enough to enter a number of key words into the text box optionally select how they are connected and where to search in then press the Go button The system return all documents containing the words you are searching by 2 Exhibits In this group currently you have the option to only see a list of available exhibits Thus under the Toolbox clicking on Exhibits gt Exhibits will pre
21. d of the page Connect Platform User Manual Page 21 of 21 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA 3 Allowed Collaboration Provides a way for the educator to limit the learners communication options as well as sources of information The scope of these limitations is bound to the current phase The available communication options are Task Chat Forums E mail to Student E mail to Teacher f E mail to Expert Check the options you would like to allow and press Save ge aoPp amp This is part of the platform is under construction 4 Web Sites At this location the educator can add links for his her learners to visit The links added here will be presented to the learners assigned to the current EP when the pathway enters this phase Pressing the Add Web Site will bring up a dialogue that will allow you to enter the URL its title and save it At this point you completed all tasks necessary in order to prepare the Pre Visit phase of an EP To complete the preparation of the entire EP you will have to conclude the preparation for the remaining phases The activities and interfaces for following phases are the same with the above descriptions 3 2 6 Pre Visit Phase The preparation for the pathway has been completed You assigned the participating learners and have informed them of their user names and passwords The learners take over They
22. ey prepare the AR experience for their students These experiences are targeted to specific exhibits thus the educators will have to have made their decision regarding which exhibit at which museum to use before specifying the learner s AR experience The decision will be based on two types of information provided by the CP e The presentation of the exhibits which appears during the creation of a pathway e The ability to read through the lesson plans AR experience videos and educator reports of other educators who create pathways through the CP The CONNECT Visual Designer CVD provides the capability of designing the AR Scenario It represents a novel approach to the specification of augmented reality experiences It supplies a large amount of functionality thus it is not in this manual The specification produced with this tool is transferred to the mobile AR unit which will reproduce the experience during the visit of the learner at the museum In the Pre Visit Phase the educator prepares the learners They log in to the CP in order to communicate share explore and learn about the educational domain Through research and communication they are to develop ideas about how the phenomena they study work The platform serves as a medium to this purpose During the Visit Phase the learners visit the museum The museum staff who administers the CVD at that particular museum will load the AR Scenario the educator prepared in the preparatory
23. for the file The last column consists of arrows pointing downwards Pressing on this arrow will initiate the download of the file to the computer you are working on The save button at the end of the page allows you to store the changes you may have affected on the Set Global Access column In the figure above students have not uploaded any research palns ci Ge O 3 2 7 Visit Phase The Pre Visit was completed with the completion of Research Plans It is time for the learners to visit the exhibit at the museum wear the mobile AR unit and execute their plans The pedagogical activities continue at the museum and off the platform You the educator and the remaining classroom can follow the learners progress from the classroom as well as communicate with them Connect Platform User Manual Page 24 of 24 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA At the workspace tool bar Visit gt Monitor you can establish audio visual communication with learner wearing the mobile AR unit The audio visual communication between the classroom and the mobile AR unit user is unidirectional 3 2 8 Post Visit Phase The learner has returned from the museum visit They experimented and collected data It is time to author a Research Report RR The learners will upload image videos documents and other content in files of varying formats while trying to formulate their conclusi
24. ft International SA During this stage of the Preparatory Phase you are expected to research information regarding previous EPs in order to develop a pathway fitting your students The figure below shows the CP display on previous pathway Lesson plans videos from visits and educator reports Connect Mozilla Firefox 6 http connect iisa innov com colab_devthemes connect index phpalink colab_devmoduies email user R test test Sg Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway R Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway Q View Current Pathway Details dps New Pathway Workspace a Toolbox Preparatory Ph amp Bw lds i Tasks PEA Pathways Task Reports Additional Material During Preparati Phase 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 31 test test Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload 2008 10 05 Educator Teacher Not filled upload
25. his navigate to the Workspace on the left and click on the Preparatory Phase bar to open it if itis not already open The first icon reads Infomation click on it Connect Mozilla Firefox G http connect iisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php link collab_dev modules email User R test test I 3 Settings Logout Pathway My E Electromagentic Pathway R Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway Q View Current Pathway Details dhs New Pathway 4 Link to Educational Pathways T sk Reports Additional Material pathway information including lesson nd inform amp tion and educational material that other teachers and learners have used ff the past gt Selecting Pathways you will find inforation related to gt Selecting Task Reports you will find information related to Link to additional gt Selecting Additional Material you will MXL information related to learning File Manageme material which f have been used Link to previous Link to in other EPs Learner pathway Lesson previous Task Management Plans Video and Reports from Reports other EPs which have baia occurred a Aa gt Previsit Phas 2005 Intrasoft International S A Last login 16 10 2008 4 02 Figure 6 Screen for Preparatory Phase gt Info Connect Platform User Manual Page 15 of 15 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intraso
26. ional SA In the workspace tool bar pressing Post Visit gt Research Reports will present all the research reports students upload in this phase for the current EP The interface is exactly the same as the one described in Figure 14 for the Pre Visit phase content 3 2 9 Toolbox The Toolbox is a series of tools available for you to use at any point regardless of the stage any particular pathway is They are pretty much standard in their features thus descriptions will be restricted to places where specialized features exist The tools are organized in two groups within the Toolbox 1 General Overview This is the overall list of lesson plans video visits and reports from previous pathways a E mail The CP does not provide you with an e mail system but rather with an interface to your existing mail In order to set it up request assistance from your system administrator b Forum amp Chat These tools are self explanatory and their functionality is standard Any moderately experienced Internet user will not have difficulty navigating their functionality c File management The educator uploads a number of files containing content pertinent to the pathways they construct for their learners All these files are accumulated and presented collectively under the General gt File Management The interface used to show the files they have loaded is shown below Connect Platform User Manual Page 26 of 26 VSTP amp CONNECT
27. ips the learning benefits are maximized in ways difficult to afford by either schools or science centres alone and they boost the potential of makina nianifinant cantrihutiane ta tha finid af aninanan adnantinm z Last logind 16 10 2008 4 02 2005 Intrasoft International S A Figure 4 CONNECT Platform Interface Introduction Upon entering in the CP the system provides the user with a number of status information e Firstly the Title field informs you in which mode the system is in On the top left hand corner notice the label Connect Educator informing that the user entered as in the educator s i e Teacher s role e In the line below the platform informs the user of the account name with which they are currently logged into the system e The User Name display is followed on the right by the Settings button which allows the Teacher to personalize the tools and manage their own profile e The users can logout of the CP by clicking the Logout button at the end of the same line e At the bottom left of the window the user can view the last time s he logged This information may help the user identify authorized access to the CP with their credentials Further down the screen is divided into three sections The middle area which is by far the largest serves as a work area while the areas to the left and to the right provide access to tools On the left the user can find a workspace assisting to set
28. load 2006 11 24 Educator Teacher BioTube Not filled upload Not filled upload Not filled upload INNK 11 74 Fduratnr Teacher RinTuhe Nnt filled untasd Nat filled ininad Nat filled funtnad Visit Phase JOOCOCOLCOOCUCOCOCOCOCOCOUCOCOCORPLCOCCCO cia ai Imm A astloain 16 10 2008 4 02 2005 Intrasoft International S A Figure 7 Overview of other pathways These are documents uploaded by the educator on the CP In the figure many of these reports are missing because they were not requesting in the past Moreover they are not mandatory now The educator is responsible to enter this information as the pathway proceeds If a lesson plan video or report has not been uploaded the entry on the table reports Not Filed and in parenthesis upload Clicking on upload it will bring up the dialogue below which will ask you for the location of the lesson plan its title and a description In this case you want to answer the questions Is this the lesson plan with a yes as shown below Connect Platform User Manual Page 16 of 16 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Mozilla Firefox E http connect isa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php2link collab_dev modules emai zy user R test test 9s Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway Delete Current Pathway Edit Current P
29. ner uploaded files for the current pathway available to you the educator Navigate to the workspace tool bar Pre Visit gt Research Plans The next figure shows the interface Connect Platform User Manual Page 23 of 23 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Mozilla Firefox Eek A G tte connect is innav com coliab_dev themes cannectlindex pha ink collab_dev madules email PREE cn cee User R test test gg Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway R Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway View Current Pathway Details dps New Pathway Ce EES M Preparatory Ph Learners Previsit My Learners Research Plans Previsit Phas Check Researc Plans uploaded your Students Research Plan File Manageme Learner Management Visit Phase Last login 18 10 2008 23 46 2005 Intrasoft International S A Figure 14 Pre Visit Phase gt Research Plans All content listed for you in the work area with the following information about them 1 Set Global Access For each piece of content you have the right to make it available for viewing to the remaining platform users if you so choose Type It informs you what type of file is the one uploaded Filename Displays the filename of the document Title Shows the title entered for the file Description Presents the description entered
30. ng exercise we will use a default account teacher with password 123 remove the quotations when typing in the username and password 3 2 3 Introduction to the CP Interface After entering in CP the first screen encountered is the following Connect Platform User Manual Page 11 of 11 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Pathway Management e ee N EE CAS AP slab sateen Metter al User R test test User information Logout SS S ttings Pathway MyTastEmag R Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway 2 View Current Pathway Details dps New Pathway Tools available to the user Preparatory Ph A Welcome to Connect test test Saturday 18 October 2008 Tasks Performe During Preparati e CONNECT project proposes to create a learning environment that will wed effective informal leming strategies with exemplary formal curricular activities in an attractive learning environment E mail communication technologies in science education Individual Pathway at school but to connect the different educational Phases s By describing and analysing the functionalities ofthe Work area rational terminology the partnership e the ommorations and to document efforts that seek to bring the worlds Suma ae inforrial earn closer together the real classroom a
31. ons into the RR The platform makes available these files plus the data collected during the museum visit to the educator Clicking on the Post Visit button will bring up the following screen Connect Windows Internet Explorer tir t isainnov com This website wants to run the following add on VLC media player from VideoLAN Team unverified publisher If you trust the website and the add on and want to allow it to run dick here Connect Educator 9 Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway O View Current Pathway Details h New Pathway aa a ey ae Preparatory Phase Previsit Phase Visit Phase Post Visit Phase Develop the final Research Reports Windows Internet Explorer D Would you like to import the Video from the visit Research Reports Learner Management A Exhibits Last login 19 10 2008 3 14 2005 Intrasoft International S A Done internet Figure 15 Post visit Phase In the workspace tool bar pressing Post Visit gt Experimental Data allows to bring in from the mobile AR unit the experimental data and video collected during the museum visit They are made available to the learners who use them to create the research reports Connect Platform User Manual Page 25 of 25 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft Internat
32. ottom in order to confirm the exhibit selection Connect Mozilla Firefox DER http connect iisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php iink collab_dev modules email User R test test Qs Settings Logout Pathway MyTestEmag x Delete Current Pathway __ Edit Current Pathway Q View Current Pathway Details dhs New Pathway Cre Preparatory Ph General New Pathway Tasks Performe During Preparati Phase Exhibit Electromagnetic Spectrum Owner testtest Title My Electromagentic Pathway Created at 2008 10 19 eo Date Of Visit 2008 10 31 ka gaii AOR OAR Information Description 4 This is my electromagnetic spectrume pathway Learners Pre Visit File Manageme sf Learner Management Previsit Phas Visit Phase Last loain 16 10 2008 4 02 2005 Intrasoft International S A The user can see which exhibit was selected and then they have to enter the following Title This is a simple pathway name 3 Date of Visit This is the date the learners are expected to visit the museum and have their AR experience 4 Description Here a short description of the pathway is entered The VSTP will assist you with the determining the visit day while arranging for a visit to the museum is to be done entirely outside the xr platform Also note the CONNECT platform is oblivious of the phase pathway is actually on After entering the above information click on the Save
33. perates in and introduce its components The following sections provide specific instructions for the operation of the VSTP and CP There is a third section which addresses specifically the CVD which is part of the CONNECT Platform since this is a major component of the CP 1 1 CP Context CP is an application and as such it operates within a certain process which sets the context for the application and justifies its features This section describes the business process in which the CP was designed to operate in Moreover we will attempt to briefly connect its features and modules to the needs of the project The process within which the CP operates starts with anyone waiting to teach science the EXPLOAR way This person is referred to as the Educator The Educator can be any person The project focuses on connecting formal curricula and informal learning which places special attention on the K 12 teacher hence in many cases Educator and Teacher become equivalent Similarly Learner is the person receiving the benefits of the education but for our purposes they are equivalent to K 12 students The Teacher s decision to utilize a novel teaching method to teach science in the classroom sets off the processes They learn about EXPLOAR how to use it pedagogically what it can offer them what museums and exhibits are available If this informational part is successful the educator will become excited for the process and will decide to use
34. preview Simple Content Simple content are images text audio and video They are two dimensional static and allow no interaction with the student The Teacher provides them during design time Phenomena Phenomena representations are 3 D objects which show Representations visually the phenomenon and its mechanics being examined They are dynamic in that they change with the changing state of the exhibit Variable Variable representations are meters showing the value of Representations exhibit variables These magnitudes are showing through arrows vectors cylinders bars and numerically through text Educator Any person taking it upon themselves to teach science to a learner Learner The learner is the person being taught via the EXPLOAR pedagogical process Abbreviations Table 2 List of abbreviations Acronyms Explanation CVD CONNECT Visual Designer Aug Augmentation VTSP Virtual Thematic Science Park AR Augmented Reality CP CONNECT Platform EP Educational Pathway Connect Platform User Manual Page 2 of 2 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA RR Research Report CP CONNECT Platform Common Conventions Table 3 List of common conventions used throughout the documentation Symbols Explanation Control Label The labels of Visual Designer s controls are printed in italics Control 1 gt Control 2 gt Indicates a sequence of con
35. s such as chat forums or e mail This documentation focuses on the execution of educational activities using the CP through the use of pathways The remaining sections describe CP functionality in a task oriented manner It is not an exhaustive inventory of all available functionality It aims to explain to the user how to specify the most fundamental components of an AR Scenario in a complete and detailed manner The entire process is broken in smaller groups of activities accomplishing specific tasks Images showing the tool s interface at its different stages accompany the task descriptions Follow these guidelines for fast and satisfactory results Please take note that this platform is under constant development We will always work hard to keep the documentation accompanying the CP up to date and complete However at the time you read this manual parts may be outdated or work differently than described herein You will always be able to access Online Help to get the latest user information on changes which have occurred since the writing of this manual In the event you find a something not working as it is supposed or it does not meet your expectations please help us address it Send e mail to Nikolas athanasiadis intrasoft intl com explaining in what state was the system when you performed the action what you did and then what was results We will try to deal with issues as quickly as possible With kind regards The EXPLOAR Team
36. s the point of reference It is not The central research question of the CONNECT project is Under what conditions can the Learners technolog active science exhibits support student learning A number Chat es Last Login his question Specifically to what extent and under what 4 conditiond information a can exhi res improve informal learning w can brod ommunication and data flow between schools and science Pre Visit centres File Manageme 4 can broadband connections enable students who cannot visit a far away science centre to take advantage of a remote AR visit Tackling the research questions of the project demands the coordinated efforts of an interdisciplinary team of workers with theoretical and practical expertise in diverse disciplines This project brings together schools and science centres and produces novel computer based Pe inci 4 technologies such as augmented reality AR and broadband technology Such interactive learning environments can better contextualize and support learning in school but also in other a settings where children and youth learn i e science centres and home These environments Previsit Phak allow students to visit science centres and perform experiments that are not possible in school They can also build on these experiences back at school and at home through visual Search 1 Visit Phage augmentations Through these connecting partnersh
37. sent the following interface Connect Platform User Manual Page 28 of 28 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Windows Internet Explorer nttp connect lisa innov com collab_dev themes connect index php iink collab_dev modules emal Connect Educator user Q test test Settings Logout Pathway My Electromagentic Pathway x 3 R Delete Current Pathway Edit Current Pathway View Current Pathway Details H New Pathway Preparatory Phase Exhibits Tasks Performed During Preparation Phase Electromagnetic Spectrum 10 04 2008 13 24 BioTube 16 02 2007 11 49 Hot Air Ballon 27 06 2006 13 57 AeroFoil 19 04 2006 13 54 AirTrack 12 04 2006 6 48 Oooo T Last login 19 10 2008 3 52 2005 Intrasoft International S A Done Internet Figure 18 Toolbox Exhibits gt Exhibits Selecting of the exhibits will bring information regarding the exhibit Connect Platform User Manual Page 29 of 29
38. trols which have to be used in a particular order In this case the user has to activate first Control 1 and then Control 2 os Warning please pay attention Important information follows to the right amp At this stage this functionality has not been implemented yet sy This is note For proper use make sure you pay attention to abbreviations glossary and common conventions as mentioned Connect Platform User Manual Page 3 of 3 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Information for the General Use of the CONNECT Platform This section of the User Guide UG provides general information regarding the CONNECT Platform CP as well as an introduction to the documentation The current CP release is available on the Internet at the following address http connect iisa innov com In order to use the CP the user must utilize MS Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Java VM and sufficient Internet bandwidth equal or more to 2 Mbps This manual assumes familiarity with basic computer Internet usage No advanced knowledge is necessary for basic operation Manipulation of media such as documents image or video editing for media upload is not covered in this documentation Users should consult the software manuals of their preferred document image or video editor software Moreover the present documentation does not explain in detail the use of standard tool
39. udents will be asked to change it at Learner Second Learner_Second Last login 16 10 2008 4 02 start E DOO Contacts Microsoft 3 Firefox Gy CONNECT Web Applic Figure 9 Screen for Preparatory Phase gt Learners As you can see there are two lists of users the Learners and the Assigned Learners The list of Learners contain all learners you have created accounts for into platform You can select them and using the gt gt and lt lt buttons you can assign them to the current EP To add a new learner simply press the Add button A dialogue will appear asking for the new learners first and last name see figure 5 Connect Platform User Manual Page 18 of 18 VSTP amp CONNECT Platform User Manual Version v1 1 Date 20 10 2008 Author Intrasoft International SA Connect Mozilla Firefox http connect iisa innov com collab_dev modules preparatory conn i Add Learner First name Last name OdoKAnpwENKE Figure 10 Preparatory Phase Users gt Add User 3 When you input their names press Add Learner to add the user or Close to cancel the process In the event you have a number of learners that you need to enter the system allows you to create them all at once by inputting in a text box comma separated pairs of last and first names You probably have noticed that some learners names are followed by a not registered label These learners h
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