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EduPlay and KTH Leancentrum launch new Mooc: Digital Transformation in an Uncertain World

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Strengthening resilience and preparedness through digital learning

EduPlay and KTH Leancentrum announce the launch of the online course Digital Transformation in an Uncertain World.

This 2-hour Mooc, offered primarily in Swedish, is designed for leaders and networks across the public and private sectors. It explores how digitalisation can strengthen societal preparedness, resilience, and sustainability in times of uncertainty. The course builds on EduPlay’s and Digital Learnings at KTH earlier success with Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development, but now takes a sharper focus on challenges and opportunities for digital transformation in relation to risks.

EduPlay and Henrik Hansson (Stockholm University) developed the course design and content together. We also include contributions from Fredrik Blix, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at Stockholm University, who provides a short conversation on digital risks and Sweden’s position.

The team recorded this initiative at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and embedded it within the strong context and networks provided by KTH Leancentrum.

Leancentrum’s broader ambition is to strengthen KTH’s role in the total defence field – contributing to national initiatives such as Campus Totalförsvar, serving as a contact point for authorities and companies, and coordinating ongoing research and education within KTH.

The pedagogy is built to spark reflection rather than deliver ready-made answers.

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But this course is not just about acquiring knowledge. It is designed as a general education course that provides leaders and professionals with a broader insight on digital transformation and the sustainability goals. What tools and resources already exist? And how does Sweden compare internationally when it comes to digital transformation and preparedness?

The pedagogy is built to spark reflection rather than deliver ready-made answers.

The launch of Digital Transformation in an Uncertain World also marks EduPlay’s first course under its new name. Formerly IMG_Play’s edtech division, EduPlay now delivers high-quality digital learning with a sharper focus and broader collaborations.

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Nurturing Learning Together

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Digital Education Focused on Progress, and Secure Learning Environments.

In a longstanding partnership, KTH- Royal Institute of Technology and IMG _Play have forged a alliance focused on enhancing digital learning. This collaboration has been marked by close cooperation between IMG_ Play and esteemed professors at KTH, with a shared goal of providing comprehensive support for digital learning encompassing video, learning management systems (LMS), and accessibility. 

At the heart of this collaboration is KTH’s Department of Digital Learning, serving as the hub where research and proven expertise in digital media and learning converge.

This department plays a pivotal role in developing knowledge and consulting in digital platforms, creation of online courses, and videos to support education and learning. The work between KTH and IMG_Play is a testament to the shared commitment to advancing digital learning methodologies and dive in new platforms.  

Digital learning collaboration KTH IMG Play on OLI Torus

IMG_Play and KTH have established a significant cooperation within the framework of OLI Torus, a powerful platform that promotes lifelong learning through mission-based education. It extends across multiple courses, where IMG_Play not only creates content but also provides consultation in E-learning and pedagogy.  

The platform’s latest upgrade, Torus v.24, was released to prepare for the fall semester, introducing new features and user-friendly interface updates. 

Example of OLI Torus Courses now and then at KTH: 

  • Democratic Digitalization for Arbetsförmedlingen (The Employment Service): The project aims to enhance the general digital competence of Arbetsförmedlingen’s employees. 
  • Problem Solving in Digital Environments: 1000 students. 
  • Math Physics Courses with RCN KTH: Integrated with Moodle, 330 students in Mathematics and 240 students in Physics. 
  • Open Torus Courses without LMS: Summer Programming 2023 (1300 students) and Introductory Relativity Theory (400 students). 

Note the use of SHA 256 encryption for anonymizing student ID’s during Arbetsförmedlingen’s (The Employment Service) courses. Using SHA in Learning Management Systems (LMS) can enhance security. Hash functions like SHA are valuable for password storage. Instead of storing actual passwords, LMS systems can store their hash values.

New Features in OLI Torus V.24: 

  • Onboarding Tools: Support for guided processes for both students and instructors, facilitating the introduction to courses. 
  • Priority Functionality: Focus on Equity-Centered Courseware Pilot and migration from the Legacy OLI platform. 
  • Support for Evidence-Based Development: Collaboration with KTH and Arbetsförmedlingen (The Employment Service) integrates research and evaluation of digital competence development. 

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What is an LMS? A Learning Management System (LMS) is a digital platform for administering, creating, and distributing learning and training within an organization. It serves as a tool for digital learning, allowing companies to design and deliver courses for employee development and onboarding.

Why OLI Torus?  This revolutionary initiative builds upon the trailblazing accomplishments of CMU’s Open Learning Initiative, ushering in a new era of educational technology. Noteworthy features include powerful tools for publishing courseware, offering functionalities like versioning, seamless product management, and much more. 

Torus: Smarter learning, better results! Torus is all about smart learning. It uses science to shape course design, gathers data from students, and improves the learning materials. It’s open-minded but focused on better outcomes. As a not-for-profit, open-source project in higher education, Torus stands out in making learning more effective.

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IMG_Play delivers Danish Defense Command TV

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Defense Command Denmark Video Platform by IMG Play

IMG Play has won the bid to deliver a comprehensive video platform for Defense Command Denmark. This Defense Command Denmark video platform will provide a modern and accessible solution for managing and showcasing both historic and current video content from all branches of the Danish armed forces.

IMG_Play is happy to announce the delivery of a full online video platform solution, www.forsvaret.tv, that allows viewers to enjoy hours of both historic and recent video content.

The solution contains features like;

  • Customized Video Portal
  • Support for all screens and devices
  • “Timeline” navigation of content
  • Migration from legacy platform
  • Ingest and metadata

Enhancing Access to Danish Military Video Archives is a important recognition.

 

“We are very honored to have been selected by the Defense Command to deliver their new and updated video solution,” says Mads Kaysen from IMG Play. “Visual communication continues to grow in importance, and ease of use combined with effective content discovery is essential for expanding audience reach.”

 

IMG_Play are specialists in Online Video solutions, providing both Development and Professional Services as well as Video Platforms.

The solution is built on the Kaltura framework, along with customized front-end in corporation with Kathart.

The solution includes a fully customized video portal that supports all devices and screen sizes, ensuring a seamless viewing experience whether on desktop, tablet, or mobile. A key feature is the intuitive timeline navigation, which allows users to browse content chronologically and discover relevant material more efficiently. In addition, the project includes migration from a legacy platform, ensuring that valuable archived content is preserved and enhanced with improved metadata and ingest capabilities.

 

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Industry Trends and Key takeaways from IBC 2017

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Key Trends from IBC 2017

This post reflects on some of the key trends and takeaways from the 2017 IBC conference.

IBC celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and as the 2017 edition comes to an end, it is a good time for personal reflections on the key industry trends.

Underlying almost every conversation is the continued shift toward IP-based distribution and digitization in general.

The Shift to OTT and Automation

As traditional broadcasting evolves and OTT becomes increasingly important, a key topic this year was automation.

On the professional and production side, automation of workflows enables faster and more efficient production processes. It is interesting to see how platform providers, originally focused on ingest, transcoding, and distribution of IP-based (streaming) content, now offer more tools that integrate into production workflows. Ooyala and Vimond presented notable product releases.

Automated Metadata and AI

Along the same lines, another key topic for 2017 was automated metadata. While the term “AI” is often misused, the focus on data and data management is clearly becoming a critical factor.

Tools that automate metadata generation using technologies such as facial recognition, speech-to-text, OCR, and more advanced machine learning were widely discussed. OTT platforms like Kaltura now offer automated speech-to-text as a default feature.

Data and Personalization in OTT

The value of data is now clear to everyone. The ability to create personalized recommendations and even tailored interfaces will distinguish early-generation OTT services from newer offerings. Accedo showcased interesting frameworks for managing personalized experiences across multiple devices.

The Rise of Hybrid VOD Models

As Netflix drove the OTT revolution with an SVOD model, the role of data in video advertising has been somewhat dormant in this initial phase. However, there were many examples of the SVOD model being supplemented by HVOD (Hybrid-VOD) business models, which include elements of targeted TV advertising and may represent the next wave.

Examples of HVOD can be found with providers such as Hulu, as well as traditional broadcasters like TV 2 Denmark. TV 2 has recently launched an HVOD model where consumers can access its SVOD service, TV2 Play, at a reduced price if they accept advertising alongside the subscription. The role of social media, and in particular the impact of data-driven giants like Facebook and Google, continues to be central to industry discussions. Will broadcasting ultimately face the same challenges as publishing, with advertising spend shifting toward social platforms—especially as services like Facebook Watch continue to grow?

Looking Ahead to IBC 2018

There are certainly many reasons to return to Amsterdam for IBC 2018 and continue exploring the questions raised by the fundamental shift in the TV and broadcast industry.

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