Using Using Elluminate & SkypeElluminate & Skype
with Language with Language InstructionInstruction
Luba Iskold & Nancy LeVanLuba Iskold & Nancy LeVan
October 25, 2010October 25, 2010
Elluminate and SkypeElluminate and Skypein the Language Classroomin the Language Classroom
• Instructional Materials– Audio
• Textbook CDs• Instructor & student recordings• Songs
– Video• Textbook DVDs• Student-produced videos• YouTube clips• SCOLA segments• Dish TV clips
Elluminate and SkypeElluminate and Skypein the Language Classroomin the Language Classroom
• Instructional Materials
– Blackboard materials
• Handouts & tutorial documents
• PowerPoint presentations
• Images and Internet links
• Chalkboard explanations and illustrations
ElluminateElluminateCreating and Running Creating and Running
SessionsSessions
Create a sessionCreate a session1. At elluminate.com,
click My Elluminate and login
2. To create a session, click Schedule a Meeting
3B. Fill all Basic Fields & click Show Invitees (Option B)
Invite peopleInvite people1. To invite a new contact, fill in the
blanks and Create the Invitee
2. Select contacts & add them as Chair or Non-Chair
3. When finished, go to the top-right and Create the Session
Join a sessionJoin a session
• Immediately: via the Elluminate website
or
• Later: open the email invitation
Note: An email invitation will be automatically
sent to each participant, including the
moderator
Software OverviewSoftware Overview
Chat box – type here
Polling buttons
Switch whiteboard “pages”
Whiteboard tools
Custom size/color/font options appear below when using certain tools
Turn microphone on/off and control volume levels
Menus & shortcut buttons
Enable/disable functions for individual participants
Desktop SharingDesktop SharingShare a single
application,or your entire
desktop
While sharing the desktop, the quality of video and
audio files is poor. Better quality can be achieved by
emailing files or links to students, or by uploading them
to Blackboard.
Share Websites, Documents, Share Websites, Documents, PowerPoints, and More!PowerPoints, and More!
Pedagogical UsesPedagogical Uses• Invite guest speakers from remote locations
• Host online study sessions, office hours, and discussions
• Save whiteboard notes for later review– Post a copy of your virtual whiteboard to Blackboard or
send to students via email
• In special situations, enable students to attend class from remote locations– Tutoring– Independent study– Summer study & research– Continuation of academic work while studying abroad
Pros & ConsPros & Cons
• Pros
– Geared toward teaching and learning
– Many features integrated into a single program
– Students and guest speakers do not need accounts
– The software is installed automatically upon first use
– Instructors moderate discussion
Pros & ConsPros & Cons• Cons
– The college must pay for a subscription
– Cluttered interface with too many buttons
– Time is needed to become familiar with the software
– Sessions must be scheduled in advance
– Participants must be invited ahead of time
– Invitations clutter email inboxes
– The best audio quality is achieved by turning
microphones on/off each time someone speaks,
which is a distraction in a classroom setting
SkypeSkypeTechnology UpdateTechnology Update
Skype for WindowsSkype for Windows
• Calls with video & audio
– New: Group video calls (Free trial)
• Desktop sharing
• Instant Messaging
• File sharing
• Integrated access to your
Facebook newsfeed and
contacts
Skype for Mac OSXSkype for Mac OSX
• Calls with video & audio
• Coming soon: Group
video calls
• Share your desktop
• Instant Messaging
• File sharing
Pedagogical UsesPedagogical Uses
• Group & one-on-one calls– Invite guest speakers from
remote locations– Host study sessions, office
hours, and online discussions
– Enable students to attend class from remote locations
– Up to 25 audio conference call participants
• Save a group as a contact– Quickly contact all students
in a class
Pedagogical UsesPedagogical Uses
• Instant Messaging– Interact with students– Keep a discussion log
• Send files through Skype
• Share your desktop– Show Blackboard materials– Show websites– Play videos or audio files with minor quality loss
• Access your Facebook newsfeed and contacts– Communicate with students or guest speakers that do not
have Skype accounts
Pros & ConsPros & Cons• Pros
– Free!
– Easy to use, intuitive interface
– Spontaneity: No need to send invitations or schedule
meetings in advance
– No need to turn microphones on/off when speaking
– Less disruptive to classroom instruction
– Runs in multiple languages
Pros & ConsPros & Cons• Cons
– No integrated whiteboard; however, any drawing
program can be run while sharing your desktop
– Every participant needs to create an account and
download the software
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