1. Elluminate Live! Your virtual classroom

2. What is Elluminate? A virtual classroom that enables participation and interaction from remote locations Integration of audio, video, images, and text in a single application Multiplatform software – works on Windows, Mac OS and Linux

3. Unified Learning & Collaboration A personalized approach to learning Unified: –Content, instructors, and learners –Bridging time, location, and cultures Learning: –Personalized content fitting individual needs and learning styles Collaboration: –Share knowledge and work together to reach educational objectives

4. Blended Learning Environment Web Audio Video Text Social networking Classroom experience

5. Elluminate vs. Skype Commercial product Instructor acts as moderator Steeper learning curve Geared toward teaching/learning Application, file & desktop sharing Virtual whiteboard Video conferences with multiple participants Free Meetings can be spontaneous Easier to use No built-in digital whiteboard No desktop or application sharing Video conferences limited to two participants

6. Example Scenarios Have a guest speaker in class even if he/she cannot be physically present Enable students to take Muhlenberg courses while abroad or off-campus Offer online discussions or office hours Record in-class audio, video, and lecture notes for later review –Remember what was said/written –Post a copy of your virtual whiteboard to Blackboard or send via email

7. Example Screenshot Chat box – type here Polling buttons Switch whiteboard “pages” Whiteboard tools Custom size/color/font options appear below when using certain tools Turn microphone on/off and control volume levels Menus & shortcut buttons Enable/disable functions for individual participants

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9. Opportunities Invite guest speakers Enable students to attend class from remote locations when… –Ill & unable to be present in person –Enrolled at another institution Tutoring Independent study Summer study & research