Presentation Can be Found at: www.mujc.org/techspo2019

Improving Parent Participation with Cost Effective Strategies Dr. Janet Fike, Superintendent Denise Smallacomb, Asst. Superintendent Jason Parenti, Director of Curriculum And Instruction Morris-Union Jointure Commission

Why Change? Low Attendance Low Participation Travel Distance Limited Time Child Care Issues World of Technology

What is Video Conferencing/ Webinars? Communication Between People in Real-Time Visual Connection Between Two or More People Residing in Separate Locations

Benefits of Video Conferencing/ Webinars Improved Productivity Improved Engagement Operational Controls Reduces Travel Time/Costs Optimized Attendance Child Care not Needed

Purpose of Video Conferencing/Webinars Shorten the Gap Between the Employer and the Employees Increased Results from Group Projects Increased Participation Increased Communication and Relationships

Ways To Use Video Conferencing/ Webinars Weekly Staff Meetings New Employee Training Parent Training Brainstorming Session 1:1 Meeting Connect Remote Classrooms

Materials Required Computer External Microphone Broadband Connection Webcam or camera Monitor Smartphone Phone

Home Screen

How To Set Up A Meeting Log In Schedule Meeting Email Participants Email Installs Software Connect to Audio

Scheduling A Meeting

Hosting A Meeting

Conference Screen Tools Audio Conference Record Share Desktop Share Video Chat

Live Meeting

First Year Implementation Increased Rate of Attendance by 400% Increased Participation Increased Positive Feedback Increased Staff Knowledge

Information Processing Tracking of Attendance Time in Session Participation

Things to Consider Those Without Computers Internet Connection Audio Delays Cost Where is Presenter Located Number of Presenters Attire Environment Do you Record Training? Confidentiality of Questions

Going Forward Parenting Issues Staff Training District Training District Parent Trainings

THANK YOU! Dr. Janet Fike, Superintendent ( jfike@mujc.org) Denise Smallacomb, Asst. Superintendent (dsmallacomb@mujc.org) Jason Parenti, Director of Curriculum and Instruction (jparenti@mujc.org)