Getting Ready To Learn Online

Welcome!

Perform an Audio CheckDetails

•Press Talk or Hold CTRL•Check Options > Filters< click Audio Gain Control off•Check your headset

•Raise your hand to speak

when Audio is tested

Learn How to Learn Online

Introductions

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email

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Program Objectives

• Define the Role of a Synchronous Learner

• Utilize Horizon Wimba tools for Online Collaboration

• Identify ways to create an Effective Learning Environment

Communicating Participants & Chat

Whiteboard Tools

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Line tool Circle tool

Text tool

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Whiteboard Introductions

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Ground Norms

– Turn off email, phones, instant messaging tools and

clear other distractions away from your training area.

– Participate and prepare to be called on by name.

– Raise your hand if you have an immediate question

or comment.

– Be patient waiting for a response to your chat

messages.

– If you need to leave the program, please send us a

chat message and exit to the lobby.

In your environment what might prevent you from being a successful online learner?

What ideas do you have to make your environment more effective?

1 minute chat exercise

The Effective Learning Environment

Notify co-workers you will be in a class Post a sign indicating when class will be over Ignore people around you who are signaling

for attention Use a headset instead of speakers Remove all tasks and distractions from your

desk:• Close e-mail, turn off telephone ringer, iPods and

cell phones

Where can we use these new skills?

• Merlin has a list of Online Courses and Web Seminars

• Webjunction.org has an e-learning clearinghouse

• Synchronous training team will be sharing training on statewide calendar

Role of Participant

Make sure the technology works

Understand the environment

Complete self directed work

Participate

AHA!Your first reaction to this shared experience….

Questions? Comments? Emotional Outbursts?

Please complete a short evaluation of this training.