Virtual Classrooms for Community Sector Managers (NSW 207)

MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL

Virtual Classrooms for Community Sector Managers (NSW 207)

MHCC’s Qualifications

MHCC RTO

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Diploma of Community

Services

Advanced Diploma of Community

Sector Management

MHCC’s Qualifications

MHCC RTO

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Diploma of Community

Services

Advanced Diploma of Community

Sector Management

What are some features of a

webinar?

A Typical Webinar

Presenter Participants

Who has been a participant in a

webinar?

A Traditional Classroom

A Typical Webinar

Presenter Participants

A Virtual Classroom

Facilitator Participants

Our Virtual Classroom

Students using audio & video

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Group Work

Breakout Groups

Breakout Groups

Breakout Group Feedback

Breakout Group Feedback

Interactive Activities: Polls

Interactive Activities: Polls Feedback

Moodle site

Moodle Resources

Moodle Forums

Feedback

Feedback

Project Results

Question Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

AgreeRating

Average

1. The pre-course emails were engaging. 0 0 3 14 4 4.05

2. The content was relevant. 0 0 1 14 6 4.24

3. The virtual classroom experience was engaging and interactive. 0 0 2 10 9 4.33

4. The trainer/ facilitators were engaging and knowledgeable. 0 0 2 10 9 4.33

5. The additional resources and forums were relevant and engaging. 0 0 5 9 7 4.10

6. Overall I give the experience a ____ out of 100. 80

7. What I enjoyed most• Breakout group activities great, very engaging• Hands on work, good practical knowledge.• Loved the interactive whiteboard. • Interaction with peers, sharing ideas/ knowledge • Info from a wide range of people in different orgs• Not having to leave home• Ability to get straight back to work • Better than going off site to train. Less down time• Using technology to deliver education.• Accessible, interesting and relevant topics.

“…variety of ways to interact, big group, little group, plus great resources to follow up… and I’m thrilled the IT Worked.”

8. What could be improved• Pre-testing equipment first, practice using the technology• Sound issues, could not hear some people and some were very

loud.• Making sure everyone one is either linked by webcam or

microphone, as its harder to type. Especially as an Aboriginal person who is more visual....

• The technology was simultaneously a help and a hindrance. Early days and a good first effort

• More time to work on group activities • Numbers to add up. Add a Cashflow Statement.

Lessons Learnt

1. Set up a strong technical support system….

Lessons Learnt

2. However, don’t expect participants to use the support system without encouragement

Lessons Learnt

1. Set up a strong technical support system….

2. However, don’t expect participants to use it without encouragement

3. Practice, Practice, Practice – minimum 2 practice run throughs before the session

4. Train your trainers to be online facilitators NOT online presenters

5. Prepare as much as possible in advance (e.g. layering whiteboards, experiment with best layouts)

6. Be flexible… and have FUN

Thank You

For more information on the project contact:

Kat Fardian (Online Learning Officer)

online@mhcc.org.au.

Visit the project wiki

http://participationandskills.wikispaces.com/NSW207

For more information on MHCC:

Visit the MHCC website

www.mhcc.org.au