Using Technology for Fast-Track Training
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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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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
Using Technology for Fast-Track Training
What is iSchool?
Using Technology for Fast-Track Training
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: [email protected]
Alice Jagnandan:[email protected]
