Antoinette Smith, associate professor in the School of Accounting, uses MANGO’s technology to add a new dimension to classroom learning.
Using Skype and three large projector screens in the classroom, she arranged for six speakers from major accounting firms to interact with the students, without the speakers entering the classroom. MANGO’s technology setup gave the class the opportunity to participate in interactive discussions with professionals knowledgeable on the subject at hand, including School of Accounting alumni O’Dell M. Grill of Ernst & Young, LLP and Leo Gonzalez of Crowe Horwath, who remotely interacted from their location of choice.
When she had to travel to Texas on the last day of class, a cloud-based video collaboration system called Blue Jeans allowed her to proctor the final exam, view the students’ presentations, and fully engage in discussions with students, all in real-time.
“Advanced technology fosters and enhances the classroom experience for everyone, including guest speakers, professors, and their students,” she said. “I continuously think of ways to think outside the box, as we progress more and more with digital content and instructional technology.”
