ACEC National Conference July 5 – 8, 2004, Adelaide Live Online Learning with Centra Symposium Use Centra Symposium to create and deliver online teaching and learning, PD&T and meetings anywhere, anytime

Centra Symposium A web-based software application designed to provide the tools and facilities to conduct online PD, training and meetings

Features audio  ‘roundtable’ conversations in session  ‘open’ conversations at breaks  ‘private’ discussions in break-outs multi-point video  social presence application sharing  show/interact with content whiteboards  FAQ, student input, concept development breakout rooms  private discussions, small group work online tests  evaluation and reporting short surveys  hold interest web mustering  content and direction multimedia  rich content record and playback  missed sessions

CentraOne Server Adelaide student PC Mt. Gambier High School Internet Student PC Moonta Area School Student PC At home CentraOne Symposium Web-based software to provide the tools and facilities to conduct online classes, presentations and meetings sa.edu Teacher’s PC Open Access College sa.edu

System requirements MinimumRecommended Windows 98, NT 4.0 (SP4+), Win 2000 Prof, XP Internet Explorer 4.01+, Netscape P133 MHz 32MB RAM 40MB free hard disk space sound card, speakers, microphone 800x600, 256 colour screen resolution 28.8 kbps modem connection to Internet Win 2000 Prof, XP Iinternet Explorer 5.0+ P200+ MHz 64+ MB RAM 100+ MB free hard disk space Headset 16 bit colour or higher 56kbps+ network connection to Internet MouseGraphics tablet Printer ( optional )Printer Video camera that supports VFW interface

–social relationships are being strengthened –the high quality audio is bringing the community together –interactive tools which mimic social cues also have very positive influences on social presence In the Virtual Classroom: (from independent research by Essential Equity, August, 2002)

In the Virtual Classroom: (from independent research by Essential Equity, August, 2002) –‘break-out rooms’ supports ‘child-driven learning’ –group dynamics are evolving in ‘break-out’ rooms –more formative assessment is occurring –both student autonomy and initiative is encouraged –social negotiation and mediation is more likely to occur –students are interacting more easily, encouraging social scaffolding, which will eventually impact on students’ acquisition of knowledge

In the Virtual Classroom: (from independent research by Essential Equity, August, 2002) –the video and brilliant audio enables a greater degree of social presence, allowing teachers to know more about what their students are thinking and feeling –there is an increase in students’ motivation and performance –a more intimate, respectful and sharing environment is developing –students’ have freedom to be in control and direct their own learning

ROI Performance, Productivity, Interaction $ Videoconferencing Audioconferencing Blended eLearning ‘live’ online and self-paced “Only about 50% of Stanford Universities highly motivated students would actually complete their self-paced online programs. They diagnosed the issue as a mismatch between student's desired learning style (interactive, social, mentored learning) with the delivery format. The introduction of 'live' eLeanring into their program addressed these needs and raised student completion rates to 94%." Source: Achieving Success With Blended Learning, Harvi Singh and Chris Reed

What else can you use it for? Individual/team delivery of PD Team meetings Panel or facilitated discussions Coaching Showing software Collaborative writing, editing Workgroups Train the trainer Expert ‘drop ins’

Professional Development (virtually) Jamestown Community School Adelaide Convention Centre Country teachers and SSO’s stay at school for PD&T Reduce travel, facilities and telecommunication costs Reach more teachers Replicate typical face to face PD&T including interaction Record sessions for later use to leverage value Empower a broader base to share knowledge and skills Offer PD&T to country teachers more frequently TSoF or T&D

Programs and Services (virtually) Terowie Primary School Jamestown CS Pirie District Office Administrative Services Behavior Support Communication & Language Disorder Support Service Disability Services Early Childhood Guidance Services Hearing Impairment Student Attendance Speech Pathology Social Work Superintendents Peterborough PS