As the year draws to a close I am keen to find out how online classrooms are being used for teaching and learning and identify any barriers that may be stopping teachers using the tools.
Classrooms Online has been funded by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework and part of our project involves reporting on these factors.
I recently sent out a survey to the group to find out how they have been using online classrooms with their learners and I have been pleased by the response. If you would like to contribute your experiences in this way please participate in the survey by clicking on the following link:
http://tinyurl.com/3xokwa
Monday, November 19, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Show & Tell
We are nearing the end of the year and I thought it was high time that we listened to the members of the Classrooms Online network tell us about their individual journeys in the use of online classrooms.
Our next session will be held on Friday November 23 @ 1.30 pm EDST in Elluminate. I am calling this session “Show and Tell”; this means it is now your chance to tell us all how you have been using online classrooms.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to implement the use of online classroom with your learners you would be very welcome to tell us how you would like to do this and even try facilitating a short activity with us as your audience.
Please email me at lynnh@gippstafe.vic.edu.au if you have an online classroom story or an idea you would like to share so that I can plan the agenda. The session will be quite informal; a real chance to chat about our experiences and ideas. I already have one volunteer to present at this session.
Looking ahead, the final Classrooms Online session for 2007 will be on Monday December 3 at 11 am EDST; please note this in your diary.
Our next session will be held on Friday November 23 @ 1.30 pm EDST in Elluminate. I am calling this session “Show and Tell”; this means it is now your chance to tell us all how you have been using online classrooms.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to implement the use of online classroom with your learners you would be very welcome to tell us how you would like to do this and even try facilitating a short activity with us as your audience.
Please email me at lynnh@gippstafe.vic.edu.au if you have an online classroom story or an idea you would like to share so that I can plan the agenda. The session will be quite informal; a real chance to chat about our experiences and ideas. I already have one volunteer to present at this session.
Looking ahead, the final Classrooms Online session for 2007 will be on Monday December 3 at 11 am EDST; please note this in your diary.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Wikis
I have recently come across three wikis relating to the use of online classrooms.
http://vet-computer-networks.wikispaces.com/virtual-classrooms
A wiki looking at the technical requirements of a number of different online classrooms.
http://liveonlinesessions.wikispaces.com/
http://synchfacilitation.wikispaces.com/
Two wikis looking at the facilitation of synchronous events using online classrooms.
They are well worth a visit.
Please consider making a contribution to these resources.
http://vet-computer-networks.wikispaces.com/virtual-classrooms
A wiki looking at the technical requirements of a number of different online classrooms.
http://liveonlinesessions.wikispaces.com/
http://synchfacilitation.wikispaces.com/
Two wikis looking at the facilitation of synchronous events using online classrooms.
They are well worth a visit.
Please consider making a contribution to these resources.
Online Event
This week (November 7-9) the Australian Flexible Learning Framework is conducting an online event called “e-Show and Tell”. This online event showcases some of the latest developments and future directions of e-learning in Australia and internationally.
The event is free and many of the sessions are conducted using the online classroom, Elluminate. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about e-learning as well as observe how different presenters facilitate sessions in online classrooms.
I would particularly like to draw your attention to the session scheduled for Friday 9 November at 11 am (AEDT) by Jonathan Finklestein who was our first guest speaker for Classrooms Online. Jonathan is the founder of LearningTimes and an international speaker on synchronous learning tools USA. His session will explore unique, real-time online group activities for the live virtual classroom. You will find out about innovative learning activities and facilitation approaches that will open your eyes and take online synchronous learning to the next level of engagement.
Registrations are now open at:
http://networksevents.flexiblelearning.net.au
The event is free and many of the sessions are conducted using the online classroom, Elluminate. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about e-learning as well as observe how different presenters facilitate sessions in online classrooms.
I would particularly like to draw your attention to the session scheduled for Friday 9 November at 11 am (AEDT) by Jonathan Finklestein who was our first guest speaker for Classrooms Online. Jonathan is the founder of LearningTimes and an international speaker on synchronous learning tools USA. His session will explore unique, real-time online group activities for the live virtual classroom. You will find out about innovative learning activities and facilitation approaches that will open your eyes and take online synchronous learning to the next level of engagement.
Registrations are now open at:
http://networksevents.flexiblelearning.net.au
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