Update 12-28-2009

Ok we had the first successful week of Metro wide video teleconferencing testing. We had Glendale, Ferguson, Monarch, Pacific, Eureaka, Spanish Lake, Creve Coeur, Richmond Heights, Pattonville, Olivette, Fenton and Florissant all attend. We did have several IT issues with different departments but for the most part we got them worked out and they were expected.

We proved the system works. We shared documents. We delivered training power points, We proved this can be an effective training delivery medium. Look for more to come form the training cordinates. We have just begun. Thanks Robb

Dec 2009 Update

OK so here is the update as of 12-11-2009. The rough draft of the paper is complete. I am in the editing phase and expect to defend in early February. The Video Teleconferencing project is going very well. We are getting ready to have our first regional class next week. I am looking forward to the opportunity to make our training better and more collaborative. Adapt overcome and improvise.

St. Charles FD is nearly finished with the transition to training via the web. The modification to the stations is complete with the exception of a few minor items. We still struggle with getting station 4 completed but we will get there. All station will soon have wireless keyboards and mice connected to their second computers that run thru their flat screen TV’s. These are located in the day rooms of the fire stations. So far it seems to be working well. MS Live Meeting has proven to be a solid training tool. Any issues seem to stem from my lack of understanding on how the system was supposed to work. MS Live Meeting support has been very good to work with. I will have a new Power Point up soon as well as my thesis for your review. Thanks .. Robb