The “no boundaries” classroom An innovative program presented by team A Bernadette teran, phillip fuhst, nancy jenner, derrick messer and giles patten

What is a “no boundaries” classroom? Webinars/web conferencing Online event consisting of one host used to conduct live meeting Delivered over internet Global capabilities Ability to reach anyone on the planet Real time conferencing with video chat, file share, text based information, and microphone to communicate

What is a “no boundaries” classroom? Multi-cast media Sender (host) sends internet link (invite) to participants Participants log into internet and host accepts receivers log in Host grants controls to participants (microphone, whiteboard, screen share, etc) Chat box, web cam, file share, q & A, Polls, surveys and recording capabilities

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Creation of IRC Created in 1988 by Jarkko Oikarinen University of Denver and Oregon State University first USA based IRC server users Undernet The first major fork from IRC that allowed protection of created servers (Bot Protection)

Starlight Networks Founded in 1991 by Charlie Bass, Jim Long, and Mark Gang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shk0I9 cMEO4 Originally described as “store & forward” video but later came to be known as streaming video Used by companies such as Smith Barney and General Electric for their video conferencing abilities Streaming over satellites began in 1995 Live Web Conferencing began in 1997 (Star Live)

Andragogy and Webinars How do Adults learn best Want or need to learn something Non threatening environment Ability to focus the relevancy There is an ability to have some control over the learning process. Meeting students individual needs According to Ozuah in his commentary on Pedagogy and Andragogy several points he makes are addressed by Webinars. Webinars have the ability to deliver a class when there is a need to instruct quickly and efficiently. The is no physical impediment such as schedualing a classroom. The efficiency to deliver to a few or many at the same time voids need to set up class rooms in a remote area when the class is too large for existing facilities at the employer’s place of business or educational center. Having to adjust the meeting room at the last moment due to an overcrowding situation or the opposite situation. A webinar is a great delivery method to tutor a student long distance with the student in the home environment. With the ability to produce a class in a short period of time without the need to plan for a classroom the quicker a class can be delivered the more relevant the class can be made to meet. (Ozuah 2005)

Current Experience Notice how the video switches to speaker View the list of who is in class with you Observe who is participating and who is not Observe how a person can participate regardless of the equipment they themselves have. Class is delivered in timely manner, safe environment, relevant to the current process that we are learning. Student can attend at their convenience. Ask participants to ask questions Point out where the class list is. Speakers name is highlighted in addition the video switches to the speaker. Person can also type in their questions or comments.

The Future of Borderless collaboration engaging classroom Collaborative teaching Geography is no longer a limiting factor.

The Future NOW: Webinars currently Limit cultural exposure “self taught” online classroom Minimal engagement Recorded lectures (self paced) Future: Webinar technology is an activator of culture diversity. Interactive classroom More involvement seamless technology

Advantages and challenges of the webinar Time and money Professional Learning network (pln) Data and information sharing High quality training Diverse learner appeal Hybrid options 1 : Many Live chats polls q&a Audio vs web Miss out on nonverbal communication Difficult to look at files Visual learner at a disadvantage Higher prep time Rehearsal is critical Attendee environment interruptions Specific technology or software required

Free webinar resources and webinar Learning team challenge Global audience collaboration Simple to use No dial in- meeting calls you Pass controls No software downloads Streams live Saved to your youtube station Link it to your website Multiple conferences at same time High quality audio Any platform

TEAM A THESIS STATEMENT Questions TEAM A THESIS STATEMENT "Training events are a necessity in Corporate America, and using the "no boundaries" webinar concept saves time, money, adds convenience, and is just as effective as attending in person."