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Welcome! While you’re waiting, check your audio. Welcome!

Pick a chair Pick a chair Click the to type on the whiteboard. Click the arrow to select & drag items. Pick a chair Practice using the whiteboard Be sure the whiteboard permissions are turned on Hmmm … who picks the “hello kitty” chair? Who has problems managing the tech? Play with your options to make yourself STAND OUT!

Put yourself on the map Put yourself on the map Click the to show us where you are. Click the arrow to select & drag items. More whiteboard practice It’s nice to know where people are in the physical world

Can you hear me? Can you hear me? Click the smiley if you can Practice giving feedback with the smiley button Can you hear me?

What else can you hear? What else can you hear? Practice using the chat Be sure the chat permissions are on This is a great activity to help you get a sense of your learners’ “classroom” Do they have children? Is their space noisy? What are the distractions? Any pets in the room? Tell us in the chat window. Type and click “Enter” on your keyboard

Let people around you know you’re learning! Let learners know how important it is that they manage their space & limit distractions when they learn online

If you have a microphone, say “hi” Click the “Talk” button. Practice using the microphone Make sure the microphone permissions are on This activity can take a bit of patience! Remind people that they have to turn their mics off If someone turns their mic on but doesn’t speak, feel free to click it off and ask them to try again at the end of the session If you have a microphone, say “hi” (Don’t forget to turn your mic off when you’re done!)

Have you used Collaborate before? Respond to the poll Have you ever used Collaborate before? YES NO Practice giving feedback with the polls Check your polling options to make sure it’s a YES/NO poll

Have you taken an online course before? Respond to the poll Have you ever taken an online course before? YES NO More practice Who are the old pros? Who’s new to learning online?

What’s one piece of advice you’d give? Click the to type your idea on the whiteboard. What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone who’s taking an online course for the first time? What are their tips for each other?

Here’s what our successful learners say “Set aside a specific time each day to devote to your online course.” “Keep on top of things, or you will get lost!!!” “Enter with an open mind, and your fellow group members are an amazing resource.” “Throw all your fears and anxieties out the window and just do it!” Here’s what successful online learners say “Be open to the possibilities.” “The array of technology can be overwhelming. Start simple and be kind to yourself!”

Now you know the basics Now you know the basics! Check your audio Talk Type or draw on the whiteboard Give feedback These 5 basic things are all you need to know to get started! Chat What are your questions? Share them in the chat.

Thanks! Thanks! Close this window to exit Collaborate Leave on the screen as folks exit Thanks!