Teaching via Video Conferencing Tony Lorriman

Unit Familiarisation Turn it on What are the buttons on the remote? What is a preset? Why is VC different to looking in a mirror?

Guidelines/Protocols Mute when not speaking Up Close and Personal Shot Mobile Phone off or on silent Gestures are acceptable Q’s – Name and Site Interruptions OK Pastel Paper and Whiteboard Marker

Icebreaker Pastel Paper and Marker –Write name –Draw picture of hobby –Introduce yourself

TOL2 - Wiki Video Conference Resources

Why use Video Conferencing? Enhanced learning experiences –Specialist teachers –Industry experts –Cross campus Delivery –“Real time” learning

Why use Video Conferencing Increased flexibility -Teaching tool - lessons -Support tool - tutorials -Staff Meetings - planning and preparation

Why use Video Conferencing? Make courses viable –Low student numbers can be collated Multi-campus delivery can minimise costs

Why use Video Conferencing? It’s fun Less Drive Time…..

Good Practices Good Camera Shots –Intro to VC Document page 5 –Up Close and Personal –Background – avoid clutter if possible –Contrast clothing with background

Good Practices Avoid –Reds Bleed –White – reflect glare –Strong patterns –Black and very dark – blend into background

Visuals Bring things to suit style of class Use document camera or close ups Use Presets Use Pastel Paper – Avoid White, Dark Blue etc Landscape not Portrait 4:3

Preparing Materials Quality rather than quantity Not all images will be suitable: – complicated diagrams – detailed notes – certain colours and graphics – finely detailed slides

Preparing materials….

Text and Fonts Sans Serif fonts Tahoma Arial Universal Verdana Size –Text: 28 pt >32 pt –Headings: 40 pt > 44 pt

Text and Fonts Smaller font sizes, like 20, may be illegible at the far end. Lots of colours can be distracting

Slides Use 5 x 5 rule –5 lines text maximum –5 words/line maximum

Watch this short video on VCvideo

Morning Tea

Teaching and Learning Strategies Students: More interaction Name and Q’s for each person Write responses down

Teaching and Learning Strategies Introductions Students Introduce themselves Protocols Equipment – how to

VC –v- Classroom Change of Focus Powerpoint – font and sizes Interactive Plan Resources and Lesson Plan Learning Styles of Students 1 hr Classroom = 2 ½ hr VC Documents on Screen – how long?

Teaching Strategies Demonstrations Team Teaching Discussion Questioning Games Quizzes Group Work Lecture Interview

Practical Implications Challenges: Minimum technology skills – sink or swim mentality Enjoy a challenge Work in a team with other teachers Patience and a sense of humour

Practical Implications Course delivery is to multiple sites –Can you mix local and remote students? Control different technologies as well as teaching

Practical Implications Additional session planning –Got to be well planned in advance The ability to change the session plan according to needs of the audience – just as might happen in face to face delivery Back up Plan!

VC – The Big Picture What components will you use? Interactivity Q & A, Tutorials, Brainstorming Resources Whiteboard Video/DVD Handouts

Video Conferencing Program How often? Weekly Fortnightly Where to? Locations Alternate your Delivery Site Number of students involved When?

Structure of Lesson Overview of topic/delivery15 mins Group/individual activities20 mins Discussion/feedback15 mins Short break to refresh5 mins 2 hour lesson plan Repeat this structure twice = 110 mins 10 mins revising and discussing homework

Think about your audience Induction! Learning Styles –Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic Visuals, Audio, Activities

Implementing Delivery Structure Room Bookings Point to Point or Multipoint Recording – Authority to Publish

Mini Sessions 3 mins – presets 5 – 8 mins delivery – 2 sites for questions Self Evaluation –“What went well?” –“What could I do better next time?” Evaluation from other sites