Review of IRIS Connect

Why IRIS Connect?

What has happened so far?

Training and on-going support

Questions

Session Objectives

What is IRIS Connect?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZlCDtTa8jc

IRIS connect is a professional development tool

It uses video cameras and a secure web-based application to record lesson observations

The system is designed to put individuals in control of observations

Each user has their own account from which they can schedule observations & control how they share the video amongst their peers.

Collaborating is key for effective professional development

Why IRIS Connect?

Contextualised learning provides effective adult learning

High quality teachers depend on professional development

There are significant benefits of using this technology.....

The challenge:

creating the right environment!

All agreements & necessary documentation have been signed

Cameras have been dispatched to schools, accounts set-up & licenses allocated

Schools should be contacting ELECTROBOARD to complete the installation process

ELB Helpdesk 1800 060 636

Where are we up to?

For best results:

Teachers need to feel comfortable in their use of the system

Teachers are well trained

Teacher use of the system focuses on improved student outcomes

A plan is in place for how teachers interact with IRIS Connect

Leadership Meeting

Identify the IRIS Champs who will use IRIS Connect first

- explore IRIS in detail- understand how it fits into the school's objectives- provide access to the rest of the community

Identify a specific teaching strategy

- what is the focus of the implementation?- how does IRIS align to the school's strategic plan?

Completion of the install with ELB Helpdesk(post Helpdesk call)

ELB Education Consultant to meet with Leadership Team at school to planIRIS Connect implementation and deliver training to IRIS champs - please refer to Pages 4-6 in the Leadership guide

What needs to happen next?

Webinars, Term 1 2014

Videos online

IRIS Connect National forum

November 13 2013, 4:00 - 5:00pmhttps://www.seeshareshape.com.au/share/VC/virtualexcursions.aspx?EventID=7273&SessionID=7561&ActivityID=10055

Administrator Training (for Location & Technical Administrators) 45 mins               Tuesday February 4th 2014; Tuesday March 11th 2014

Getting Started (for all users) 60 mins   Wednesday February 5th 2014; Wednesday March 12th 2014

To be made available on-line

Forthcoming Training

* What are your uses for IRIS Connect?

* How do you increase self reflection and sharing amongst staff?

* What is the potential for collaboration?

IRIS Connect National Forum

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4zL9gTKJtCU

Chifley College Mount Druitt, case study

Innovation in Teaching and Learning

http://www.irisconnect.co.uk/research

Further reading

From Good to Great