The document discusses the use of online spaces like the BCT SAKAI portal and website to support collaboration and sharing of resources for the Building Community Through Telecollaboration (BCT) project. It provides examples of how the SAKAI discussion forum has been used by different cycle groups, such as asking questions, sharing information and resources, and gathering ideas for projects. Tips are also included for adding photos to messages and setting up email notifications within SAKAI. The BCT website is mentioned as a place to find general project information and artifacts, as well as updates on collaborative activities and ICT tutorials.

1. Review of Using Online Spaces
for Developing BCT CoP
Building Community through Telecollaboration
Second Meeting - Year Four
November 25, 2010
McGill Faculty Club

2. Online Spaces for BCT Community
BCT SAKAI Portal (http://sakai.learnquebec.ca
)
Sharing experiences, thoughts, knowledge, and
resources
Sustainable communication and collaboration
BCT Website (http://
bctcollaboration.wikispaces.com)
General information on the BCT Project
Collection of artifacts progressed and built in the
BCT Project
History of the BCT Project

3. SAKAI Discussion Forum
Each cycle group has used the DF depending
on their needs and preferences.
Cycle 1
Welcome / Help Wanted / Resources / Projects
Cycle 2
Welcome / Projects (Google Map – Hands picture
– Other ideas)
Cycle 3
Welcome / Technology Help / Ideas for 2010-2011
/ Project Discussion Group

4. Examples of Using DF
Asking and Answering questions
Cycle 1: Help Wanted (e.g., Online bookmarks /
Connection a laptop to the Smartboard / Webcam /
Online portfolio)
Sharing Information and Resources
Cycle 1: Resources (e.g., Smartboard resources,
Blabberize, Storywriting, Slideshows, Online posters)
Gathering Ideas and Developing Projects
Cycle 2: Collaborative Projects (e.g., Google Map /
Hands pictures / Other ideas)
Cycle 3: Ideas for 2010-2011 (e.g., Book Talk / Pen
Pal / Literature circles / Reader’s Theatre)

5. Tips for Using SAKAI
To add a picture showing with your messages
BCT Community tab (Blue tab) > Discussion Forum
> My profile > "Avatar Control Panel"
“Load avatar from your computer”
To get an e-mail notification
Announcements, Schedules, and Messages:
My Workspace tab (Blue tab) > “Preferences Tool”
New messages on Discussion Forum:
BCT Community tab (Blue tab) > Discussion Forum
> My profile > “Preferences”

6. To add a picture showing with your messages

7. My Profile

8. To get an e-mail notification
Avatar Control Panel
Preferences

9. To get an e-mail notification

10. Updates on BCT Website
Collaborative Activities of Each Cycle Group
For BCT Participants (2010-2011)
Cycle One – Our Voicethreads / Project Sign Up
Cycle Two – School Maps / Hands Pictures
Cycle Three – Project Sign Up / Project pages
ICT Tutorials
Voicethread / Google Docs / Wiki / Audacity /
Blabberize / Glogster

11. BCT Website (http://bctcollaboration.wikispaces.com/)