Tnq tastetest i_connectseptember172010

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TQR iConnect Information session

September 17 2010

Colleen.hodgins@deta.qld.gov.au

Ph 40422484 mobile 0439791594

Choose your symbol for the session

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: colleen.hodgins@deta.qld.gov.au

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