Effective Videoconferences

Introductions

 Technology  Training  Support ICS Provides

Improving Learning Outcomes Integrating Interactivity Technical Fundamentals System Policies and Training Learning Process

Today’s Focus Integrating Interactivity Technical Fundamentals

 Cameras  Computer  Microphones (Instructor & Student)  Control Panel  Displays  Misc. Input Devices (Document Cameras, etc.) In-room Technology

+ Camera: People + Content Images by garetjjmsaunders (right) and Monash University / Neil Bennett (left)

Camera: Eye Contact

Camera: Avoid Patterns and Reflective Jewelry

Computer Presentation: Simple Visuals

Slide courtesy of Jesse Dee on Slideshare:

 Mute when not talking  Introduce self when talking Microphone

 Switch sources  Change camera  Move camera Control Panel/Remote

 See your camera  Screens for in-room audience Displays

Questions so far?

Best Practices

 Student-Faculty Contact  Student Community  Active Learning  Prompt Feedback  Time on Task  High Expectations  Diverse Learning Styles Adapted from “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education” by Arthur W. Chickering and Zelda F. Gamson Good teaching encourages…

Rich Interaction Not just instructor to student! Student Instructor Content Technology Other Students Context

 Where are your students? Student-Faculty Contact

Student Community

Active Learning

 Case studies  Problem-based learning  Simulations  Group work Active Learning Techniques

Prompt Feedback

Time on Task  Explanation  Modeling  Guided Practice  Independent Practice

Diverse Learning Styles

What can go wrong?

Questions?

tinyurl.com/train8 Short Survey