H2 Learning Webinars – what are they about? Dr. Michael Hallissy

H2 Learning Overview of this session What is a webinar? How to do online webinar meetings How they can be participatory? How they can build capacity of community groups at local level? A recent case study I conducted with City of Dublin ETB

H2 Learning Background Working in a range of contexts to support teachers to use digital technologies in teaching, learning and assessment practices Teacher professional development a key focus Doctoral thesis – "Building teacher professionalism in teaching-learning interactions between online tutors and learners during synchronous tutorials – a case study from Hibernia College” Building teacher professionalism in teaching-learning interactions between online tutors and learners during synchronous tutorials – a case study from Hibernia College – Focus is on how we can capture and develop teacher professional practice in relation to using digital technologies

H2 Learning Tendency to overhype the impact of technology

H2 Learning Who has participated in a webinar previously?

H2 Learning Learning at a distance

H2 Learning Elements of learning online

H2 Learning Tools of the Trade

H2 Learning Can also link into group event?

H2 Learning Webinars – what are they?

H2 Learning Learning through Discussion Allows students to learn from each other “I can listen, and follow, but that does not mean I have understood it securely as an idea I can generate myself” (Laurillard, 2012; p. 145)

H2 Learning Free Tools

H2 Learning Typical Functionality you have in webinar software Emoticons Hands up Yes No Controls Chat box Slides

H2 Learning HOW TO USE WEBINARS

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Online Learning – connect with a guest lecture Allows you to connect live at a distance Allows you to interact with your audience in real-time Allows you to bring “experts” or “guest lectures” into your learning space It can be archived and replayed

H2 Learning Online Learning - Facilitate Discussion at a distance

H2 Learning Are they engaged during these sessions?

H2 Learning Or are they otherwise engaged?

H2 Learning But it can be so much more … Unplanned chats among peers over lunch Lively in-class discussions or debates Student-led presentations or performances Study group, team, or committee gatherings Impromptu exchange between a student and a lecturer after class or during office hours Timely and personalised guidance from a reference librarian, advisor, or a lecturer (Finkelstein, 2006; 3) And the list goes on …

H2 Learning Hosting an engaging webinar – analogy of a dinner party Prepare for their arrivalHave resources ready in advance When they arrive you can focus on these and on collaboration Welcome them warmlyWelcome people by name Create a warm and secure environment Frequently assess the mood of the roomFrequently check that people are alright Don’t wait till the end of the evening Have more food (for thought) than you needPrepare more activities that you need Don’t feel you need to use them all Make everyone feel includedGive people opportunities to interact Refer to comments made by people by name Facilitate Connections and conversation, but don’t dominate ever discussion Your role is to facilitate an environment where learners are exchanging ideas with others, and seeing their peers as resources for ongoing learning Offer guests something to take home with themProvide a transcript or a recording of the event Access to slides, readings or continue the discussion on the forum Know when to say good night; leave everyone wanting moreEnd on a high point. Don’t try to cover everything. Monitor the energy levels and go with the group.

H2 Learning Webinar Case-study – City of Dublin ETB

H2 Learning Thank You Michael Hallissy Skype:mhallissy Twitter:mhallissy Slideshare: Linked in: Websites: