Information on how to use social media and other tools to connect during the Flat Classroom Conference Japan 2013 http://conference2013.flatclassroomproject.org/
5. Flat Classroom
Conference Ning Network
#flatclass2013
http://flatclassroomconference.ning.com/
6. Twitter
Twitter#flatclass2013
Share conversations in 140 characters
include hashtag #flatclass2013
Conversations can be experiences,
something heard or learnt at the
conference, plea for resources, sharing
resources etc
And/or use tweetchat, key in the hashtag
#flatclass2013 and watch the twitterfall
#flatclass2013
7. A sample tweet with hasthag
Click tweet to send. To tweet a photo or short
video click the camera icon.
#flatclass2013
8. Etherpad (shamblespad)
Add name
Change colour
Main
notetaking
area
Chat or
discussion
area
#flatclass2013
Remember this is a public area!
9. Skype
videoconference
Talk using Send file
audio Share screen
Search for people #flatclass2013
10. Ustream
Live stream video
Access ustream via Flat Classroom Conference
Wiki
http://conference2013.flatclassroomproject.org/
#flatclass2013
11. Blackboard Collaborate
Web conferencing
Videoconferencing, chat, interactive
whiteboard, screen sharing etc
Update java if necessary
click on the link provided to enter the
room
http://tinyurl.com/flat2013
#flatclass2013
12. Participant’s Module -
Tools Step Away
(Temporarily offline)
Emoticons
Microphone on (talking)
Happy
Voting tool
Confused Raise hand
(I have a question)
#flatclass2013
13. Chat Panel
Moderators can
see all messages!
To send a message:
• Type into the Chat Panel
and press Enter.
Add an emoticon to your
message
#flatclass2013
14. Select
Objects
Whiteboard Pointing Tool
Tools Pen or Highlighter
Text / Typing tool
Draw a filled Rectangle / Ellipse
Draw a Rectangle / Ellipse
Line drawing tool
Screen Capture
Clip Art
#flatclass2013
18. Flat Classroom Flickr Group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/flatclassroom/
Tag #flatclass2013
19. Backchannel
“alive chat that accompanies a live
presentation”
#flatclass2013
http://backchannelchat.com
20. Backchannel
Moderator
A person who monitors the backchannel chat and
informs the speaker of predominant questions
and issues arising from the conversation.
21. Backchannel Netiquette #1
1. Answer with @
teachkids: I need help
with differentiated
instruction.
Joanne: I need help
with my reading
program
Hamid: @teachkids I
have a great program
to share with you.
#flatclass2013
22. Backchannel Netiquette #2
1. Answer with @
2. Get a Moderator
teachkids: I want to
ask Julie a Question.
Joanne: I’m the
backchannel
moderator, type your
question in and when
it is time, Julie will
ask me what is
happening in the
backchannel.
#flatclass2013
23. Backchannel Netiquette #3
1. Answer with @
2. Get a Moderator
teachkids: I want to
ask Julie a Question. 3. Be yourself but not a
julielindsay: I’m not fake
really Julie, I just
thought it would be 4. Be a link dropper
fun to impersonate 5. Be up front about self
her. promotion
#flatclass2013