Getting Ready To Learn Online
Welcome!
Perform an Audio CheckDetails
•Press Talk or Hold CTRL•Check Options > Filters< click Audio Gain Control off•Check your headset
•Raise your hand to speak
when Audio is tested
Learn How to Learn Online
Introductions
Name
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Program Objectives
• Define the Role of a Synchronous Learner
• Utilize Horizon Wimba tools for Online Collaboration
• Identify ways to create an Effective Learning Environment
Communicating Participants & Chat
Whiteboard Tools
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Whiteboard Introductions
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Ground Norms
– Turn off email, phones, instant messaging tools and
clear other distractions away from your training area.
– Participate and prepare to be called on by name.
– Raise your hand if you have an immediate question
or comment.
– Be patient waiting for a response to your chat
messages.
– If you need to leave the program, please send us a
chat message and exit to the lobby.
In your environment what might prevent you from being a successful online learner?
What ideas do you have to make your environment more effective?
1 minute chat exercise
The Effective Learning Environment
Notify co-workers you will be in a class Post a sign indicating when class will be over Ignore people around you who are signaling
for attention Use a headset instead of speakers Remove all tasks and distractions from your
desk:• Close e-mail, turn off telephone ringer, iPods and
cell phones
Where can we use these new skills?
• Merlin has a list of Online Courses and Web Seminars
• Webjunction.org has an e-learning clearinghouse
• Synchronous training team will be sharing training on statewide calendar
Role of Participant
Make sure the technology works
Understand the environment
Complete self directed work
Participate
AHA!Your first reaction to this shared experience….
Questions? Comments? Emotional Outbursts?
Please complete a short evaluation of this training.
