etug spring 2013 - blackboard collaborate by b.j. eib and terri bateman

ETUG Spring Workshop 2013Terri BatemanB.J. Eib

BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE: BROWSE, DISCOVER, SHARE

3 LEVELS OF MODERATOR TRAINING

TODAY’S SESSION

• Context• Why • How• Sharing

CONTEXT

BLACKBOARD TRAININGBlackboard provides great help resources. A lot of great help resources…

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE?

The training gap Charting the path

OTHER REASONS ‘WHY’

Collaborate for all!

• Want everyone to know what it is and how they can participate

• Mitigate fear and/or dismissal of the technology

• Train participants to be prepared – no more ‘can you hear me now?’ time killers

• Increase the comfort level with the tools so that presentations are more engaging

HOWPreparation and practice

• Levels of training to meet individual needs• Emphasize the importance of preparation

– First time users check – Proper equipment– Manage expectations

• Hands on practice

LEVEL 1

Browse

Myrru • open to everyone• Participant basic training• Self directed

– Get the absolute basics – First time user check– Equipment requirements

• Self check

LEVEL 2 Discover

• MyRRU level 2: • More detail – takes about an hour• Support materials, links, videos, suggestions• What you need - How to• Introduce a few tools • Recorded demo (11 mins)• More tools – required for level 3• Self check before moving on

LEVEL 3

Share

• Sign up for two sessions a week apart• Complete levels one and 2 first• Self check – are you ready for level 3?• Take turns in a supportive environment• Test your levels 1 and 2 proficiency

SHARING

LEVEL 3: CTET ADVANCED MODERATOR TRAINING

While you are waiting:• Say ‘hello’ in the text

chat area• Run the Audio Setup

Wizard

This session may be recorded

INTROS & AUDIO/ VIDEO TEST

• Name & RRU role• Where are you?

(briefly describe surroundings using 1-2 senses)

Use sliders to adjust audio

Click to talk, click when finished

CHECKING IN…

Moderator: publish results

Have you been…

•a participant in several Collaborate sessions? (yes or no)

•a moderator in Collaborate sessions? (smiley face)

•Do you feel confident in your moderating skills? (clap or thumbs down)

WHICH RESPONSE BEST REPRESENTS YOUR FEELINGS TOWARD PEACOCKS?

Moderator: change poll option, publish responses

A. They are totally awesome

B. Noisy, but nice to look at

C. Delicious with BBQ sauce

STOP & NOTICE

• What we just did

• It takes time

• What we accomplished

WHAT’S THE BEST BLEND FOR ONLINE COURSES?

Moderator: discuss results and see who drew which lines

Synchronous(in real time, e.g., using tools like Collaborate, Skype, MSN, chat, etc.)

AsynchronousNOT real time, e.g., using tools like forums

WHAT’S THE BEST BLEND FOR ONLINE COURSES?

Moderator: discuss results and see who drew which lines

Synchronous(in real time, e.g., using tools like Collaborate, Skype, MSN, chat, etc.)

AsynchronousNOT real time, e.g., using tools like forums

WHAT COLLABORATE TOOLS WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT?

Moderator: maintain whiteboard order

File Sharing Remote Desktop Sharing

Breakout Rooms

Web Tour Quiz/Quiz Manager

Other

WHAT COLLABORATE TOOLS WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT?

Moderator: maintain whiteboard order

File Sharing Remote Desktop Sharing

Breakout Rooms

Web Tour Quiz/Quiz Manager

Other

Tracy

PhillipDavid Sandra

Mary-Anne

Colleen

Learning Environments

Learning Environments

YOUR ASSIGNMENT!

• Plan a 5-10 minute activity– Prepare slides to support (if needed)– “Real" content or "for fun”– Make it active for participants– Don't try to do too much. 5 min is short!

• Plan and Decide on focus for feedback– We have a lesson plan form – alter to fit your needs– What specific feedback you need/want on your activity

• We meet again (when?)– Day before: email form to us – Come 20 min early to upload

Have Fun!

Be Creative!

Take Risks!

Good Luck!

LEVEL 3: SESSION 2LIVE PRACTICE SESSION

While you are waiting:• Run the Audio Setup

Wizard

This session will be recorded

Presenters:• Upload in this order between your 2 slides

(you’ll see)• Name 1• Name 2• Name 3• Name 4

THE PLAN…

• Name 1 (10 minutes)– Feedback (5 minutes)

• Name 2 (10 minutes)– Feedback (5 minutes)

• Name 3 (10 minutes)– Feedback (5 minutes)

• Name 4 (10 minutes)– Feedback (5 minutes)

FEEDBACK

• Reflection/comments from Moderator– Did the activity go as expected?– What went well?– What would you change?

• Feedback from Participants– Response to moderator’s specific feedback request?– What went particularly well?– Any suggestions?

THANK YOU!

THANKYOU