TQR iConnect Information session

March 2010

Colleen.hodgins@deta.qld.gov.au

Background: iConnect is a web-conferencing platform

managed by Education Queensland. TQR Institutes have access to this

webconferencing platform in semester 1, 2010 as part of a trial program

iConnect uses the elluminate software for web conferencing

What is web conferencing? Web conferencing allows communication between

computers using an internet connection, a headset and a video-camera

It has many functions and features that may be useful in your teaching and learning practices

Project PALM is providing support and information sessions for iConnect web conferencing so that you can consider it’s use for you, your learners and your TQR colleagues over the coming semester and beyond… no pressure!!!!

Who should be interested in iConnect? Teachers who would like to expand their

communication and teaching and learning strategies with clients, colleagues and industry

Managers who would like to connect themselves and their teachers across campuses and ITG networks

TQR Teaching and learning ITG’s who could explore virtual collaboration and networking to share delivery strategies, resources and assessment practices and tools across TQR Institutes

TQR Institute Managers who see the benefit of enhanced communication and virtual learning and networking options

Why should people explore iConnect?

This trial program is available to TQR staff in semester 1 and is supported with an online moderator training program coordinated and managed by Education Queensland – Sonya Watts

Adding another communication and collaboration tool to our repertoire is timely and enhances our professional skills.

Networking and learning from others across the TQR region is an efficient 21st century learning strategy

PLUS save time and effort by…. MINIMISING TRAVEL TIME, NOT REPEATING THE SAME INFORMATION OVER AND OVER AGAIN CATCHING UP ON THOSE MEETINGS AND PD SESSIONS YOU MIGHT

HAVE MISSED IN YOUR OWN TIME VIA AN INTERNET LINK USING IT AS AN ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY TOOL TO RECORD, STORE

AND DEVELOP A REPOSITORY OF RESOURCES, ASSESSMENT RECORDINGS FOR AQTF AUDIT etc…..

What are we providing you in these information sessions

March 2010- June 2010 How to set up iConnect web conferencing on your

computer at work/home Experience in the iConnect web conferencing tool Possible Ideas in applying the functions and

features of web conferencing to your professional practice

Discuss future “moderator” training options for you

Where can iConnect web conferencing be used?

iConnect can be used by all staff across TAFE Queensland Regional Institutes

The who, what, when, where, how and why will be decided by you!

Examples of possible uses of iConnect web conferencingConducting classroom activities/workshops RPL assessmentsVisual/ auditory assessment activitiesmeetings/workshops with colleagues across TQR and T&L networksGuest speakers for your classes – National /InternationalRecordings of sessions for people to access in their own timeone on one tutoringIndustry connections and moderation activitiesInformation sessions for prospective clientsvirtual graduationsOther?

Features:

Participant window

The whiteboard

The chat window

Audio

Video – web camera

Polling

Quiz manager

The Participant Window ESP – no one left behind Individual tool permissions Emoticons Hands up Visual indicators for tool

usage

The Whiteboard Selection Tool Objects Text Freehand Images PowerPoints Follow Moderator

Chat Window Whispers to one or

more Live links Emoticons Moderator control

visibility of all conversations

Loud hailer

VOIP – voice over internet protocol Control mic levels of all

participants Mute mic Push to talk Individuals speaker

adjustment

Web Cams Quality, colour and size

adjustable to suit bandwidth Snapshot tool Preview mode Up to 6 web cams can be

shared at once

Connectedness How can this tool help you connect with:

Students Staff Communities Corporate initiatives Professional Development Opportunities

Moderator tools

Polling

Quiz Manager

File Transfer

Application Sharing

What you need to do from here?1. Consider whether you wish to become a

moderator and discuss with your manager your interest in doing iConnect moderator training

2. Get PD approval to complete the moderator training (4-6hrs) on line through Ed Qld.

3. Get out there and give it a trial 4. Spread the word!

Contact – Help & Information – Project PALM Colleen Hodgins

Ph: 0439791594

Email: colleen.hodgins@deta.qld.gov.au Julie Woodlock BRIT Peter Carr CQIT Nicole Shang Wide Bay TAFE

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