Live Calls – Logistics & Technology
Logistics 30 minutes per call 2-3 schools per call January 21st, 22nd, 23rd Midterms? Survey of date and time preferences (Oct 2014) Actual call and snow date call scheduled
Questions Submit student questions 24 hrs in advance to Kate Each school gets 4-6 questions/call Other questions answered on blog Kate determine which questions and order ahead of time & facilitate the calls Kate sends questions to scientists on call ahead of time
Who is on the call? Josh or Matt Another scientists, technician, student, or staff member down at Palmer Won’t know people on your call ahead of time
Technology you need for the call Microphone Speakers Webcam Screen to project Internet connection
Blackboard Collaborate / Elluminate Live! First, visit the ElluminateLive! support page to check Systems Requirements and Configure your system: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336&task=knowledge&questionID=1279
URL we send will take you here
Enter your school’s name (this will identify you to the speakers and other participants) and click Log In (show live meeting room window for orientation)
Technical Support Blackboard Collaborate technical support and the support Knowledge Base are available through the Support Portal: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com Open blackboard & do a quick orientation in a live window