tnq tastetest i_connectseptember172010
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iConnect is a web-conferencing platform managed by Education Queensland.
TQR Institutes have access to this webconferencing platform in 2010 as part of a trial program
iConnect uses the elluminate software for web conferencing
Background:
Web conferencing allows communication between computers using an internet connection, a headset and a video-camera
It has many functions and features that may be useful in your teaching and learning and work practices
What is web conferencing?
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Teachers who would like to expand their communication and teaching and learning strategies with clients, colleagues and industry
Managers who would like to connect themselves and their teachers across campuses and ITG networks
Industry training groups and administration networks who could explore virtual collaboration and networking to share delivery strategies, resources and assessment practices and tools across TAFE Qld and beyond
Any TNQ staff member who can see the benefit of enhanced communication and virtual learning and networking options with their colleagues
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Who should be interested in iConnect?
Networking and learning from others across the TAFE Qld region is an efficient 21st century learning strategy
PLUS save time and effort by…. MINIMISING TRAVEL TIME NOT REPEATING INFORMATION OVER AND OVER AGAIN CATCHING UP ON THOSE MEETINGS AND PD SESSIONS YOU
MIGHT HAVE MISSED IN YOUR OWN TIME VIA AN INTERNET LINK USING IT AS AN ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY TOOL TO RECORD,
STORE AND DEVELOP A REPOSITORY OF RESOURCES, ASSESSMENT RECORDINGS FOR AQTF AUDIT etc…..
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Why should people explore iConnect
How to set up iConnect web conferencing on your computer at work/home
Experience in the iConnect web conferencing tool Possible Ideas in applying the functions and
features of web conferencing to your professional practice
Discuss future “moderator” training options for you
What are we providing you in this Taste test PD session
iConnect can be used by all staff across TAFE Queensland Regional Institutes and connect with anyone in the world!
The who, what, when, where, how and why is decided by you!
Where can iConnect web conferencing be used?
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Conducting classroom activities/workshops RPL assessmentsVisual/ auditory assessment activitiesmeetings/workshops with colleagues across TQR and T&L networksGuest speakers for your classes – National /InternationalRecordings of sessions for people to access in their own timeone on one tutoringIndustry connections and moderation activitiesInformation sessions for prospective clientsvirtual graduationsMeetingsOther?
Examples of possible uses of iConnect web conferencing
Features:
Participant window
The whiteboard
The chat window
Audio
Video – web camera
Polling
Quiz manager
Break out rooms Announcements File transfers Desk top sharing Web tours
The Participant Window
ESP – no one left behind Individual tool permissions Emoticons Hands up Visual indicators for tool
usage
The Whiteboard
Selection Tool Objects Text Freehand Images Power-Points Follow Moderator
Activity
Click on the whiteboard image of the Cairns Campus and write your name on the location you are now sitting in.
Chat Window
Whispers to one or more
Live links Emoticons Moderator control
visibility of all conversations
Loud hailer
Activity
1. Type a message in the text chat telling us one thing about you that we may not know
2. Type a private message to the person who is directly listed under your name in the participant box, or if you the last person listed send a message to Adam
Activity – text chat whiteboard activity1. Visit this website
http://tqr2010projectpalm.blogspot.com/ that I have posted in the text chat and answer the following question.
1. On Saturday 12th June 2010 what was posted in this blog? Type your answer on the whiteboard using green text and 20 point font
VOIP – voice over internet protocol
Control microphone levels of all participants
Mute microphone Click to talk Individual speaker
adjustment Audio set up wizard
Web Cameras
Quality, colour and size adjustable to suit bandwidth
Snapshot tool Preview mode Up to 6 web cams can be
shared at once
Connectedness
How can this tool help you connect with: Students Staff Communities Corporate initiatives Professional Development Opportunities Other?
Moderator tools
Polling
Quiz Manager
File Transfer
Application Sharing
Activity So … for a prize!
Brainstorm all the ways that you could possible use webconferencing?
1. Consider whether you wish to become a moderator and discuss with your manager your interest in doing iConnect moderator training
2. Get PD approval to complete the moderator training (4-6hrs) on line through Ed Qld.
3. Get out there and give it a trial
4. Spread the word!
What you can do from here?
Contact – Help & Information – TNQ Learning Technologies Unit
Colleen Hodgins
Ph: 0740422484
Mobile 0439791594
Email: [email protected]