1. 4/2/2013
Interactive (Compressed) Video
• One Class, Multiple Locations
tools for effective instruction
• Learning Environment and Engagement
Ruth Greene and Tim Hoffman
• Blackboard Integration
• TCS Recording Tool
• Technology lab versus low tech
• LanSchool monitoring software
One Class, Multiple Locations Establish a
Creating a one class culture is not easy
positive learning environment
• Behavioral expectations
• Academic expectations
• Rapport with Students
• Enthusiasm
Become comfortable using the
Three “Sees” equipment
See Faces
See Visual Aids
See Content
Connection
(instructors AND students)
Practice!
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2. 4/2/2013
Early in semester, use techniques to • Set classroom expectations
build relationships and rapport with students • Greet students at the door during the first
few weeks on each campus (your first visit
• Name tents
to the off‐site group is their first day of
• Seating charts and/or pictures of faces
class)
• Student introductions
• Remove hats to make better eye contact
• Discuss expectations on listening
• Put phones on mute/buzzer and only
answer them if there is an emergency call.
If phones need to be answered, step
outside the classroom.
• Respect the speaker, and limit comments to
the entire class
• Keep all classrooms comfortable with
lighting, sound (students at off‐site can
control these)
• Keep desks clear during direct instruction
(lecture) except for notes
• Zoom in on faces when students speak
• Use camera presets for ease
• Remind and reinforce expected behaviors
throughout the semester.
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3. 4/2/2013
• Instructional Strategies • Instructional Strategies
• “Chunk” lectures into manageable time slots • Include all students in discussion,
(15‐20 minutes) making sure to include off‐site students
• Use classroom assessment techniques to at all times
check for understanding
• Use small group activities with report‐
• Deliver instruction with your face clearly seen
out to reinforce learning of concepts
by both sites
• Reinforce learning community with
• Use visual aids as support for instruction, not
the source of instruction
online discussion in Blackboard
• Supply students with video lectures, lecture
notes, outlines, or copies of Power Point
Above all— •Blackboard for Synchronous Support
• Flipping the class
REMEMBER • Preparatory work
instructor •
•
Reading Assignments
Videos
creates • Pre‐class homework
• Some tests/quizzes can be done online
learning • Move Items online that do not need to be done
in class
environment • Use class time for interactive activities
• New Blackboard Developments •Using LanSchool to…
• Service Pack 11
• Notifications for ALL classes viewable in one
location
• Calendar more useful & easier than ever
before – also spans classes
• Blackboard IM
• Separate Product from same Company
• Supports Student/Student &
Student/Instructor interaction – can be used
remotely or in class without disruption
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4. 4/2/2013
•T.E.A.C.H. T.rain •T.E.A.C.H. E.ngage
•T.E.A.C.H. A.ssess
T.E.A.C.H. C.ontrol
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5. 4/2/2013
•T.E.A.C.H H.elp • Ruth Greene
• rgreene@rappahannock.edu
• Tim Hoffman
• thoffman@rappahannock.edu
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