BRIDGING THE ENGAGEMENT GAP FOR DISTANCE STUDENTS THROUGH TELEROBOTICS

Michael Griffith, MSUniversity of Arizona

Marcus Rosenthal, CEORevolve Robotics

Marci M. Powell, CEO USDLA Chair Emerita and Past

President

Our Challenge

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How can we provide accessibility for distance students to

participate with a high level of independent control in traditional face-to-face synchronous classes allowing them to

engage in both the formal and informal learning activities.

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Traditional Telepresence Instruction

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Critical Success Factors

Provide an active social presence for students at a distance in traditional classes (and classrooms)

Provide for real-time collaboration and immediate feedback loops as if the distance students are in-person

Gracefully transition from one learning modality to the next

Special Education Graduate Course With Multiple Kubi In Use

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Kubi and the Whole Class

Students In Special Education Work Collaboratively On A Presentation

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Kubi and the Small Group

Distance Student Socializes In The Hall With Classmates Before Special Education Class

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Kubi in the Hallway!

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Kubi Telerobotic Device

• iPad Mini Gen 3

• Kubi Robot

• Microphone Stand

• Mic Stand Adapter

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Review of Critical Success Factors

Provide an active social presence for students at a distance in traditional classes (and classrooms)

Provide real-time collaboration and immediate feedback loops as if they are in person

Gracefully transition from one learning modality to the next

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Results

Faculty have called the new tools “transformative”

Resident students are requesting Kubi when they are sick, traveling, or have a need to be away from campus

Students and faculty are discovering their own use cases and are requesting the Kubi