Using Technology for Fast-Track Training

Presenters:

Trina Gabriel

Alice Jagnandan

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

“I am looking forward to working with iSchool. I am impressed with its framework and virtual infrastructure. I have worked with other online schools in the past, but I think iSchool will be my preference.”

Alfreda Smith, iSchool Facilitator

Southeast Halifax High School, NC

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What is iSchool?

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Why Fast-track?

Timing:• Legislature: Funding approved March 2007• Recruitment: March - August• Schools: Semester began September 4, 2007

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Training Goals

Create a core group for the iSchool programCommunicate the facilitator roleProvide Blackboard orientationDemonstrate the high quality of iSchool coursesCreate an open, collaborative forum Do so at minimal cost

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Challenges

Lack of technology skills Limited experience with distance learningSchools’ technology issuesGetting ‘buy-in’ from facilitatorsClass size and continuous enrollmentTICKING CLOCK

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100% online, self-paced with instructor presence Self-contained Contains quiz, short essay, and final course evaluation Guest access, with high school email/personal email address Mini-version of an academic iSchool course 20 contact hours, designed to be completed in a week Qualifies for CEU credits Blackboard as portal to external content link

UNCG iSchool Facilitator Training

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Outstanding Results

Approximately 400 facilitators trained to dateCreated a Web 2.0 environmentOn-demand trainingData-Collection

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Lessons Learned

Know your audience Assess learning outcomes“Don’t major in the minor”Encourage but don’t mandateShow appreciation

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Questions?

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Thank You!

http://ischool.uncg.edu

Trina Gabriel: tlgabrie@uncg.edu

Alice Jagnandan:Alice_jagnandan@uncg.edu