1. Lyn Lall February 8, 2012 | slide An Introduction to Online Events Tuesday 7 th Feb 1.15pm www.jisc.ac.uk/rsc RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning Lyn Lall, Steve Saffhill, Phil Hardcastle RSC East Midlands
2. Aims of the session To explore the potential of web conferencing tools to improve online learning and reduce meeting costs. Lyn Lall February 8, 2012 | slide
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Editor's Notes
February 8, 2012
Common functionality: Discuss merits of no webcam February 8, 2012
Phil – kit e.g. desk microphones Prior installations and checks needed by delegates Anecdotes and the need for plan B February 8, 2012
A quick tour of the key features and how we are going to run the session (chat pane etc). Include video, audio, chat, whitebooard, file upload, presentation, mention,but don’t demo!, screen sharing February 8, 2012
February 8, 2012
Offer a free trial of Blackboard February 8, 2012
e.G JISC online conference with mulitiple workshops, break out rooms February 8, 2012
RSC becoming more efficient – communicating across RSCs Learning providers often multi site WBL benefits, ACL Keeps catering costs and room hire costs down Multi site meetings Delegates not taking whole day off to attend events Pollution Supporting learners e.g. elite athletes (Steve) PTLLS ITT (Lyn) Phil – ACL context Alleviates time tabling issues – can maximise use of learners time Opportunity to engage learners with new tools – learner voice Issues Technology! Have a plan B February 8, 2012
Improve efficiency and business performance Reduce travel and stress February 8, 2012
Use the whiteboard and tick as many areas as you think are appropriate February 8, 2012
Steve online Skype funeral experience February 8, 2012