Like a Fine Wine, Using Technology with Your Teaching Takes Time~

oh and the Presenters have NEVER met F2F

Stefanie McAllister COE-EAF Educational Technology Learning Strategist (evolving title) Anita Beaman Director Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in School Librarianship CTLT Teaching and Learning Symposium 2012 Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

Like a Fine Wine, Using Technology with Your Teaching Takes Time~
oh and the Presenters have NEVER met F2F
What is it?
Blackboard Collaborate 11(BC11) formerly ElluminateLive- web collaboration tool

How does it work?

Students meet virtually think of GoToMeeting but more classroom orientated Milner (and a few other depts.) use BC11 for some online courses Stef & Anita collaborate, before, during and after the semester to evaluate the technology, pedagogy and any challenges/successes Faculty are asked twice a semester for input and suggestions Why is it significant and unique? What makes this special is the collaboration and planning to better inform instruction & student training Teaching solo online is hard-having a Producer to bounce ideas off of as well as Tech Support gives Confidence to instructors.

What are the implications for T&L?

Realization that online teaching is a Collaborative process Trust in support staff and proper training of Instructors is critical Open communication is required to make the experience as good if not better than other options. IF we do this right, students learn, faculty learn and everyone wants MORE!!!!
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Like a fine wine, using technology in the 21 Century takes time.

In this case, time and collaboration between tech support (producer) and faculty.

Stefanie McAllister slmcall@ilstu.edu Anita Beaman albeam2@ilstu.edu

From 2009 Elluminate Students in EAF: Would you take a class that was:
Answer Options Face to Face at ISU Campus Face to Face in a cohort off campus ElluminateLive Only Elluminate and Blackboard only ElluminateLive and Face to Face at ISU Campus ElluminateLive and Face to Face in a cohort off campus IPV (Internet Protocol Video) Prof on campus and students at remote site viewing each other over the internet 65% 48% 80% 67% 59% 50% 28%

From 2010 Elluminate Students in EAF: Would you take a class that was:

Face to Face at ISU Campus Face to Face in a cohort off campus ElluminateLive Only Elluminate and Blackboard only ElluminateLive and Face to Face at ISU Campus ElluminateLive and Face to Face in a cohort off campus IPV (Internet Protocol Video) Prof on campus and students at remote site viewing each other over the internet

83% 61% 96% 91% 74% 48%

43%

From 2011 Fall Elluminate Students (23) in School Library Program :

School Library Program Blackboard Collaborate (BC11) formerly ElluminateLive Support Survey
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements Answer Options My online classes have been as effective as face to face classes I have taken in the past I will be able to apply what I've learned immediately upon obtaining a school librarian position There has been a strong sense of community in these classes I could communicate well with the instructor despite not meeting face to face % students who Agree & Strongly Agree 100% 100% 87% 100%

From 2011 Fall Elluminate Students (23) in School Library Program : Selected Additional Comments

I have taken all but one class using Elluminate/Blackboard and I have had an excellent experience and education because of the social interaction and instant feedback. Thank you!!!

From 2011 Fall Elluminate Students (23) in School Library Program : Selected Additional Comments

After 2 classes with this technology this semester, I was able to see all the benefits of each aspect of the technology. I was very impressed with the majority of it, I would take another class like these.

From 2011 Fall Elluminate Students (23) in School Library Program : Selected Additional Comments

I feel this is a great way to do a meaningful class on-line.

https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-03-07.1500.M.AE8A7AA428BFDF08144DBC2FE0518D.vcr&sid=557

Images from an EAF class with Guest Presenter Harvey Smith from Illinois Interactive Report Card

Sample Class

Images from an EAF class with Guest Presenter Harvey Smith from Illinois Interactive Report Card

Images from an EAF class with Guest Presenter Harvey Smith from Illinois Interactive Report Card

Example of a Web Tour used in class