- This is an older version written on 20210119.
- I’ll keep it just in case.
(UPDATE: I realized that it can be used on Mac as well, not just on iPad)
(/icons/-) English ver: About Kineto (EN)
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Overview
- “Kineto” is an iPad/Mac app that students use to watch video lessons.
- In short, it enables “online classes that connect beyond time”.
- Even in online and asynchronous settings, you can watch classes with the feeling of having someone sitting next to you.
- Furthermore, Kineto allows you to enjoy the best of both synchronous and asynchronous learning through its proposed “elastic synchronization”.
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Introduction
- In 2020, due to the impact of COVID-19, face-to-face interactions became impossible, and the “space” for learning was reconstructed.
- Zoom eliminated the barrier of distance and made dialogue possible without sharing physical space.
- Services like spatial.chat intentionally created spatial constraints to foster a sense of shared space.
- In this way, the concept of “space” was reconstructed, and the potential of information and communication technology was brought to the forefront.
- However, what about “time”?
- In many environments, synchronous classes using Zoom and asynchronous on-demand classes through video distribution are being conducted.
- If the spatiotemporal aspect of dialogue has been digitized, there must be a better way.
- Therefore, we will deconstruct the traditional concept of “synchrony” and reconstruct it under the framework of modern information and communication technology.
What is Kineto?
- Kineto is a next-generation class delivery app that combines the best of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- We have pursued the optimal form of “synchrony” for communication among students.
Point 1: Communication overlapping with class videos
- Students watching the class can communicate with other students through handwritten notes and comments overlaid on the video.
- Comments written by a student at 1 minute and 53 seconds will be displayed to other students at the same timing.
- Even if not perfectly synchronized with other students, you can know what other students were thinking at that moment in the video.
Point 2: Elastic synchronization among students
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Kineto proposes a new form of synchronization among viewers called “elastic synchronization”.
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In the traditional approach, you could only choose either “always synchronous” or “always asynchronous”.
- With “always synchronous” methods like watching TV, viewers can engage in synchronous communication, but they cannot individually perform operations such as pause, fast forward, or rewind.
- With “always asynchronous” platforms like YouTube, such operations are possible, but since viewers do not share the playback position with others, synchronous communication is not possible.
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In “elastic synchronization”, viewers are primarily asynchronous but are pulled towards viewers with similar playback positions.
- As a result, it becomes possible to synchronize with others to the maximum extent while performing asynchronous playback operations.
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For reference, the graph below illustrates this concept.
- (Each line on the graph represents a viewer) (The slope of each line represents the playback speed of each viewer)
Point 3: Communication experience with a sense of “synchrony”
- Kineto not only provides actual synchronization but also enhances the sense of “synchrony”.
- When students write comments or handwritten notes, not only the results but also the input process are shared in real-time.- Hypothesis: Even if students are not actually in sync, they can still maintain a sense of “synchronization” because they can strongly feel the presence of other students who are commenting.
- Hypothesis: By having a sense of synchronization, students can experience a sense of tension and unity when participating in classes.
Usage Scenario
- (Fictional)
- Example 1:
- Used during a Japanese language Zoom class, specifically during the part where the teacher explains the content to the students.
- All students start watching the video at roughly the same time, and each student is responsible for controlling the video (pausing, fast-forwarding, etc.).
- It is a state of “elastic synchronization” where synchronous and asynchronous elements are mixed, and students communicate with each other.
- Students can react with phrases like “I see” to the content of the video or write down any questions they have.
- It creates an image of having someone sitting next to you, just like in face-to-face classes.
- If there are urgent questions that require immediate answers from the teacher, students can ask the teacher via Zoom while watching the video or after watching it.
- (Similar to Mr. Kasahara’s self-team teaching method)
- After everyone finishes watching the video, they return to Zoom for other activities (such as discussions that require constant synchronization).
- Example 2:
- Each student records their own presentations and prepares videos.
- During independent study time, students can watch the videos at their own pace.
- While watching, they can leave reactions or comments.
- In this case, it is difficult to achieve “elastic synchronization” because the timing of watching is too far apart.
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Usage Instructions (for students)
- iOS version:
- The beta version is being distributed using Apple’s official “TestFlight” app.
- Step 1: Download the TestFlight app from the App Store.
- Step 2: Open the download URL: https://testflight.apple.com/join/eLCTbHB
- macOS version:
- It is being distributed on Google Drive.
- Download URL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mn2ianenKH-7W8hCYuXmqTzclzbwNglq/view?usp=sharing
- You can use it by opening kineto.app.
Usage Instructions (for teachers)
- You can choose between live streaming mode and pre-upload mode.
- Live streaming mode:
- The interface is still being implemented, so streaming from Kineto is not yet possible.
- You can use OBS or the “live streaming” feature in Zoom to stream.
- Pre-upload mode:
- Currently, you can upload videos by sending them to my email address.
- An interface that allows uploading from the app is being implemented and will be available soon.
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