LS10 510 Hyder-A

March 24 – 26, 2010 Orlando, FL

Page 1Session 510 – Developing Your Setup Strategy for Your Virtual Classroom Program – Karen Hyder, The eLearning Guild

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510 Developing your Setup Strategy for your Virtual Classroom Program

Please login here: http://elearningguild.connectpro.acrobat.com/r93885419/



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Karen Hyder

1st online train-the-trainer ‘99

Joined CTT+ Advisory board ‘01

Online coaching, training and event production

’99-’10

The eLearning Guild Forums ‘03-’10

Co-wrote The eLG’sHandbook on Synchronous e-Learning

’07

Taught ESL ‘88-’93

Software trainer ‘91-’96

Train-the-trainer courses and certification training

‘96-’99



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Poll 1: Please AGREE to participate.

OK, I’m game

No, Thanks. I’ll just watch

I missed it. What are we agreeing to?



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Poll 2: What is your experience online

I’ve never participated in and online session

I’ve participated in online sessions

I present online sessions

I support other people who present

Other (Please shout out or type in Chat)



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Poll 3: Which SLS tools have you used?

Elluminate Live!

Acrobat Connect

WebEx

GoTo Webinar

Other(Please shout out or type in Chat)



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Use PPTs for structure

• Main focal point• Simplify text• Use graphics and diagrams• Include animations/ builds when possible• Point or Annotate

• Include placeholder slides for polls, activities or media

• Add instructions for interactions• Post open-ended questions on slides and prompt

for responses



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Adaptation examples

If you say this in the classroom… Use this online feature…

Give me a show of hands if you have ever… My Status indicatorsShare an example of your own… Allow use of microphoneLet’s brainstorm… Chat podWatch this and be prepared to respond to these questions

Load media files

Let me demonstrate… Application shareTake 3 minutes to explore this site Web link push

Use a #2 pencil Polls/ testsThe practice unit begins on page… Asynchronous tasksTurn to your neighbor and… Breakout rooms



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Please offer an example of an activity you’d like to adapt for a virtual online session.

Type in Chat or Type in Chat or Raise your hand.Raise your hand.



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Depends on "flavor," user #s and audio choice

$$$$$$$$$$Price point

not a big deal if IT knows/ approves and there is no firewall blocking access

YesYesYesYesFlashPlayerParticipants need to install something?

Mind the audio options in Breakouts

YesGTMYesYesYesBreakout rooms

Chat is key to having participants communicate open-ended responses

one:oneOnly to PresentersYesYes (privilege)

YesChat

YesYesYesYesYesQ & A (controlled)

All polls should be created in advance

YesYesEmbedded in PPT

YesYesPolling

Can turn over controls to participants

YesAll sharingYesYesYesApplication share

Good, wired broadband and good headset needed. Allow time for testing.

Voip or Conference call (participants' choice)

Voip or not free call (participants' choice) Can upgrade to toll-free $$$



Voip or selected vendor Conference call (More options now)

Audio

Participants can download files like with ftp. Requires instruction

HandoutYesYesYesYesFile transfer

Not all file types are supported. Check the specs page.

PPT + Nothing is uploaded

PPT + MediaPPT + morePPT, + MediaLoad and show files

NotesMS Live Meeting

GoToWebinarElluminateWebEx (TC)

Adobe Acrobat

SLS product features



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WebEx interface



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Setup

• Create session rooms– Persistent?– Content Library– Use templates

• Setup notes– Presenter notes pod– Tracking documents– Screen captures

• “Canned” tutorial elements– text and slides



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Sharpen your message

• Keep email and verbal instructions simple and accurate

• Proactively engage learners to test, confirm and prepare

• Script key phrases and explanations• Clean up unnecessary words



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Practice

• High-level walk through• Advance slides, cue polls, chat

interactions, application sharing, breakout activities, video files

Notes to presenters: Wait time online is different than in the classroom. Be sure to clearly prompt participants to respond to your question by typing in the Chat pod, by clicking on a Poll option or by verbally responding. Then, wait patiently for responses.

•For Polls wait 15 -60 seconds for responses•For typed responses wait 45 seconds or longer to see first response.•For emoticons wait 10-30 seconds•Timing for verbal responses varies depending on audio option. Voip requires audio be turned on and off, conference call might use Mute and unMute.



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Trainer

Participants

Content

Software

Producer/ Host

Aspects of online preparation



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Poll 4: What area is in most need of attention?

Trainer preparation

Content adaptation

Participant preparation

Technical setup



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Poll 5: What do you need to do next?

More research

More practice

More planning

More discussions with my team



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What are two key things you learned in this session?

Please shout out or type in Chat.



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Please contact me with questions

[email protected]

Examine every aspect of the event and ensure a Disaster Recovery option is available and tested

Plan B

request help from a timekeeper

Set a schedule, stick with it

Manage time

"Read" and respond to group

Encourage contribution

Use well-crafted language

Online presence

Quizzes/ Tests

Polls

Open-ended -respond in Chat

Questions (pre-created)

Use tools to prompt regular feedback

Use correct terms

Comfort with tools

Applications to share

Links

Files

Materials (Tested and working)

Prepare

The Presenter

Repackage non-synchronous content for independent work (asynchronous)

Plan when to use software response options (emoticons, Chat)

Make the most of the technology

Use relevant graphics

Develop new materials

Reduce bulleted slides

Add "touchpoints" throughout

Adapt classroom materials

Select lessons suited for synchronous

Read "The New Virtual Classroom" -Clark and Kwinn

The Content

Participant profiles

Asynchronous Discussion board

In-session Chat

Invitation emails

Connection to presenter and other participants

Ground rules, Learning Agreements, Intention setting

Needs assessment surveys

Learning Relationship building

Revolving slides

Pre-session intro

Tutorials

Instruction on using the software or materials

In-class materials

Independent assignments

Access to course materials

In-session Help (not presenter)

Tutorials

Emails

Login details and instructions

Technical support

Instructions to install, login, etc.

Proper installation of interface

Supported Operating system

Software

Proper configuration (RAM, Audio card, etc.)

Instructions to use, un/mute, etc.

VoIP headset or Phone

Individual computer hardwired to Internet

Hardware

The Participants

Common errors and fixes

In-session

Privileges

Invitations

Login info. User IDs passwords

Registration and tracking

Turn on, turn off, edit, post

Recording

Load session files

Set preferences

Conference call

Voice over IP

Determine audio

Create session room

The Synchronous Online Software

Online Event Production

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