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We had a brief introduction and demo of Elluminate- a web meeting/collaboration tool. Kim indicated that we will try this technology out during the semester. Having used similar tools at work, these tools can be very effective for teaching and collaborating in a virtual space.
A few suggestions for the moderator to make the experience positive for all:
- Sign up for a meeting window that is 15 minutes prior to the start time- so participants have a chance to log in ahead of time
- Enable collaboration tools as appropriate during the session
- Be conscious of the chat windows as questions or comments regularly appear while in session
- Ask for feedback (questions/comments) often- it can be challenging to present when you cannot see your participants' faces
- Use a conference call (if possible) for the voice component- some participants may not have a mic
2 comments:
Mr. Marcus
I've been thinking about our discussion re: communities of practice, the relationship between business contacts/ITEC.
Have been rolling around with this thought and am curious what you think - that our peers in the teacher profession are more likely to share information/networking contacts than those working for the man.
That those in business play with their cards closer to their chest, are reticent to share contacts/networking potentialities as they may need them for their own advancement. Competition
Does this ring true to you or do you think it's an outdated business philosophy as communication/creativity becomes more important in relationship to business?
Networking is a necessity in today's new economy. I have learned that more than ever you need to reach out to your network to find the next gig. It's all about relationship building. Never burn a bridge as you never know who you will come across again.
The internet has made networking more accessible with sites like LinkedIn, Plaxo, Facebook, etc. However doing it strictly via the web can be very impersonal- well maybe not for the 'digital natives'.
Generally speaking, I have found individuals in both business and education to be quite helpful and willing to speak with me about their roles in organizations.
Also, I like to believe that companies want to hire the best candidate for a position. This is usually the case, however I've also seen many internal and unqualified candidates get the job.
Let's just keep our network alive and continue the discussion. I, too, have been giving some additional thought to this topic.
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