Online Learning Update:
CVN Enhancements for Online
and On-Campus Programs
Nancy Rubin
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About CVN
• Columbia Video Network launched as the
distance education arm of SEAS in 1986 and
went fully online in 1998
• First 3 MOOCs of Columbia University
• New dual mission: Serve online and on-campus
students
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Focus on quality of online programs and students
(same admission process and requirements as
on-campus students)
Ownership by departments and strong faculty
involvement
Technology enhancements for improved
interactive and social networking experience
Sound incentives and business model
Strong industry partnerships
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Diverse and Growing Offerings
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Online Degree Programs
• Industrial Engineering and Operations
Research (4)
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Applied Physics and Applied Math (3)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering (2)
• Earth and Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
Professional Certifications
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Applied Math
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Information Systems
Intelligent Systems
Networking and Systems
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
• Earth and Environmental
Engineering
• Multimedia Networks
• Telecommunications
• Wireless and Mobile
Networking
• Financial Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Research
• Sustainable Energy
ONLINE LEARNING UPDATE:
CVN ENHANCEMENTS FOR ONLINE
AND ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
New Digital Infrastructure
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New Digital Infrastructure
• Content delivered to any device,
anywhere, anytime
• Detailed analytics
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Video Analytics
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Upgraded Lecture Capture
Recording with new multisource recording & streaming
hardware
– Connect & record up to four
video inputs simultaneously
• Built mobile capture carts
for portability
Small Studio Recording
Need to studio-record (a la MOOC) courses &
programs and move away from classroom capture
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Social Video Portal
• A full-featured internal “Campus YouTube”
• Users can create, upload, share, search,
browse, and watch live and on demand videos,
video presentations, screencasts, and other rich
media content.
Canvas Learning Management
System: courseworks2.columbia.edu
• The Canvas App Center is
a gateway to a world of
powerful teaching tools
• LMS On-the-Go with the
Canvas Mobile App
• Communication and
Notifications
• SEAS should move all
courses to Canvas soon!
Analytics on Engagement
Tour the LMS
Tour the Video Portal