1. TQR iConnect Information sessions
May 2010
Colleen.hodgins@deta.qld.gov.au
Mobile: 0439791594

2. Background:
 iConnect is a web-conferencing platform
managed by Education Queensland.
 TQR Institutes have access to this
webconferencing platform in semester 1,
2010 as part of a trial program
 iConnect uses the elluminate software for
web conferencing

3. What is web conferencing?
 Web conferencing allows communication between
computers using an internet connection, a headset
and a video-camera
 It has many functions and features that may be
useful in your teaching and learning practices
 Project PALM is providing support and information
sessions for iConnect web conferencing so that you
can consider it’s use for you, your learners and your
TQR colleagues over the coming semester and
beyond… no pressure!!!!

4. Who should be interested in iConnect?
 Teachers who would like to expand their
communication and teaching and learning strategies
with clients, colleagues and industry
 Managers who would like to connect themselves and
their teachers across campuses and ITG networks
 TQR Teaching and learning ITG’s who could explore
virtual collaboration and networking to share delivery
strategies, resources and assessment practices and
tools across TQR Institutes
 TQR Institute Managers who see the benefit of
enhanced communication and virtual learning and
networking options

5. Why should people explore iConnect?
 This trial program is available to TQR staff in semester 1 and is supported
with an online moderator training program coordinated and managed by
Education Queensland – Sonya Watts
 Adding another communication and collaboration tool to our repertoire is
timely and enhances our professional skills.
 Networking and learning from others across the TQR region is an efficient
21st
century learning strategy
PLUS save time and effort by….
 MINIMISING TRAVEL TIME,
 NOT REPEATING THE SAME INFORMATION OVER AND OVER AGAIN
 CATCHING UP ON THOSE MEETINGS AND PD SESSIONS YOU MIGHT
HAVE MISSED IN YOUR OWN TIME VIA AN INTERNET LINK
 USING IT AS AN ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY TOOL TO RECORD, STORE
AND DEVELOP A REPOSITORY OF RESOURCES, ASSESSMENT
RECORDINGS FOR AQTF AUDIT etc…..

6. Where can iConnect web conferencing be
used?
 iConnect can be used by all staff across
TAFE Queensland Regional Institutes
 The who, what, when, where, how and why
will be decided by you!

7. What are we providing you in these
information sessions
 March 2010- June 2010
 How to set up iConnect web conferencing on your
computer at work/home
 Experience in the iConnect web conferencing tool
 Possible Ideas in applying the functions and
features of web conferencing to your professional
practice
 Discuss future “moderator” training options for
you

8. Examples of possible uses of iConnect web conferencing
Conducting classroom activities/workshops
RPL assessments
Visual/ auditory assessment activities
meetings/workshops with colleagues across TQR and T&L
networks
Guest speakers for your classes – National /International
Recordings of sessions for people to access in their own
time
one on one tutoring
Industry connections and moderation activities
Information sessions for prospective clients
virtual graduations
Other?

9. Let’s now have a look at some iConnect Features:
Participant window
The whiteboard
The chat window
Audio
Video – web camera
Polling
Quiz manager
Desk top sharing
Others: breakout rooms, notes, multimedia etc

10. The Participant Window
 ESP – no one left behind
 Individual tool permissions
 Emoticons
 Hands up
 Visual indicators for tool
usage

11. VOIP – voice over internet protocol
 Control mic levels of all
participants
 Mute mic
 Push to talk
 Individuals speaker
adjustment

12. The Whiteboard
 Selection Tool
 Objects
 Text
 Freehand
 Images
 PowerPoints
 Follow Moderator

13. Chat Window
 Whispers to one or
more
 Live links
 Emoticons
 Moderator control
 visibility of all
conversations
 Loud hailer

14. Web Cams
 Quality, colour and size
adjustable to suit bandwidth
 Snapshot tool
 Preview mode
 Up to 6 web cams can be
shared at once

15. Connectedness
 How can this tool help you connect with:
 Students
 Staff
 Communities
 Corporate initiatives
 Professional Development Opportunities

16. Moderator tools

17. Polling

18. Quiz Manager

19. File Transfer

20. Application Sharing

21. What you need to do from here?
1. Consider whether you wish to become a
moderator and discuss with your manager
your interest in doing iConnect moderator
training
2. Get PD approval to complete the moderator
training (4-6hrs) on line through Ed Qld.
3. Get out there and give it a trial
4. Spread the word!

22. Contact – Help & Information – Project PALM
 Colleen Hodgins
Ph: 0439791594
Email: colleen.hodgins@deta.qld.gov.au
 Julie Woodlock BRIT
 Peter Carr CQIT
 Nicole Shang Wide Bay TAFE
Institute Contacts - TBA