Ten Tips for Effective Participation in Virtual
Classrooms
Coach Carole’s Workshop 1
Tip 1: Be prepared
Download software well in advance Put reminders on your desktop Check the context for the online event Read pre-event documents
Tip 2: Be organised
Plan to enter the virtual classroom at least 10-15 minutes early
Check your audio equipment on entry Organise your materials
Tip 3: Know who to call for help Note the help line phone number• Australia: 1-800-26-7338
Bookmark the Live Help website• http://support.elluminate.com
Be ready to describe your connection difficulty clearly
Check out the FAQ at• Knowledge Base
Tip 4: Plan to focus
Login in from a quiet space Switch off all phones Turn off your email notifications
Tip 5: Create your own profile Select your name by clicking once Right click to select the Profiler Complete the text required Upload an image if preferred
Example profile
Tip 6: Take your own notes
Click the Show/Hide Notes window icon to activate
Tip 7: Save the chat text
Select the
Save icon
Select a folder and give the
file a name
Tip 8: Save the whiteboards
Select the
Save icon
Choose a folder and
select PDF
format
Tip 9: Be interactive
Use the whiteboard
tools
Use the Chat
pod and the
Audio tools