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An Introduction to Online Events

Tuesday 7th Feb1.15pm

www.jisc.ac.uk/rsc RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning

Lyn Lall, Steve Saffhill, Phil Hardcastle

RSC East Midlands

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Moving learning online: the strategic role of online delivery

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Aims of the sessionTo explore the potential of web conferencing tools to improve online learning and reduce meeting costs.

Session plan

What is a webinar? What you need to run a webinar? Why you might use a webinar in your role? What are the benefits/issues? Possible web conferencing tools Free trial Next steps



What is your role?

A. Manager

B. Team leader

C. Teacher

D. Learning support

E. Business support


What is a web meeting (webinar)?

Generally includes:– One or more presenters on webcam (optional)– Presenters and (possibly) delegates on audio– Uploaded presentations or documents– A whiteboard with drawing tools– A chat pane to interact with delegates– File sharing– Screen sharing– Session recording

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What do you need to run a web meeting?

• A web meeting service account

• Fast internet connection

• Software plugins e.g Java, Flash

• Session plan• Confidence• A backup plan



Which tool to use?

The RSCs are now using Collaborate, one of the many commercial web meeting products

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Visimeet

Which webinar tools have you experienced/used?

A. Blackboard Collaborate

B. Big Blue Button

C. Wiziq

D. GoToMeeting

E. Adobe Connect



Web meeting tools

Some are free, most cost Some integrate with Moodle e.g Collaborate, Wiziq

Big Blue Button Currently in use by the various RSCs: Collaborate,

Adobe connect But there are lots more

Review of top online webinar tools

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Is your organisation already using web conferencing tools?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Don’t know

Why might you want to use a web conferencing tool?

To meet with colleagues and collaborate online across multiple sites

To provide flexible access to learners To teach online To engage/support learners Provide tutorial support Deliver staff development/training across multiple

sites


Possible scenarios

Teaching/supporting remote students Use a remote guest expert for a

lecture/masterclass Provide a Help desk/one to one tutorial Group meetings across multiple sites Online conference with multiple workshops and

break out sessions



So what are the benefits/issues?

Reduced costs– Travel expenses– time saved – “greener”

Support learners– Flexible– Accessible– quick to set up

The main problems tend to be – delegate computer audio and web access issues– Delegate inexperience/confidence/IT skills

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Benefits of web conferencing tools for a learning provider

Increase attendance Boost response rates Make speedier, informed decisions from online

collaboration Generate more interest through rich, engaging,

interactive online events Enable rapid deployment of training across widely

dispersed audiences



What could be the main benefits of using web conferencing tools in your role?


Alternative methods of collaborating online

Combine Skype (which now has screen sharing), with access to online resources (VLE, website, Youtube, Googledocs etc.)

Desktop sharing application e.g Join me, Vyew Use a telephone conference call with online

resource sharing e.g. SlideShare, TitanPad, Conceptboard, Crocodoc

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Questions?

Questions and comments?

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Fancy a free trial of Collaborate?

If you would like an opportunity to have access to a Blackboard Collaborate room for a week to try out being a presenter/moderator, then send us your e-mail address at the end of this session, or paste it into the chat pane now and we will arrange for this to be set up for you and have the appropriate links sent



Next steps

Our next online event “Best practice with webinars ” will be on 21st February and is aimed at those who want to make effective use of . Details and booking from the website http://www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/eastmidlands

Our next In Brief will be on 6th March 2012– Topic: Screencasting

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For further information/support

Contact your RSC advisors

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Further information and the recording from today will be on our website shortly



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