Mediasite used across several departments to boost retention and student recruitment
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"We had been encoding lectures with a different system, and the quality of the visual aids was not satisfactory for instruction," said Thomas Kemp, M.A., Director of Instructional Technology and Support. "We could see the limitations of the existing synchronous and asynchronous technology. The Provost spearheaded the Mediasite initiative on campus because he wanted to build a powerful web-based learning platform. Mediasite is being used to archive instructor presentations. We then add those lectures to our Angel learning management system for on time, on-demand access of content for our students. Our public Mediasite catalog is
http://www.ashland.edu/mediasite where you can see several different examples of how
"We've seen a real growth in the BSN program, and have increased the ability for students all over northeastern Ohio to register and successfully complete those courses. Mediasite helps make that happen," said Pettigrew.
Ashland Theological Seminary, a graduate division of
"Theological education has been an integral part of
Additionally, the Athletics Department uses Mediasite to capture Eagles Site with Head Coach Lee Owens, a post-game show of the winning football team featuring highlights, interviews and player statistics.
"Once we realized how easy it was to actually put a program together, and then make it accessible to alumni, players, coaches, faculty and potential recruits both live and on-demand, we knew we had something special. Mediasite far exceeded our expectations," said Lee Owens, head football coach of
Since its introduction in 2003, Sonic Foundry's Mediasite has set the standard as a transformational communication medium for delivering critical information and sharing knowledge. Trusted by more than 500 colleges and universities, the patented Mediasite webcasting and content management system quickly and cost-effectively automates the capture, management, delivery and search of rich media presentations that combine audio, video and accompanying graphics for live or on-demand viewing.
About
About Sonic Foundry, Inc.
Founded in 1991, Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO) is the recognized market leader for rich media communications and knowledge management, providing enterprise solutions and services that link an information-driven world. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company has received numerous awards including the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Global Market Leadership Award, Ziff Davis Media's Baseline Magazine's sixth fastest-growing software company with sales under $150 million and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500. Named a Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader, Sonic Foundry's webcasting, lecture capture and knowledge management solutions are trusted by education institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies for a variety of critical communication needs. Sonic Foundry is changing the way organizations communicate via the web and how people around the globe receive vital information needed for education, business, professional advancement and safety. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.
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