Fritz Geissler Debbie Grosser Sue Land Dale Pennell

Description Elluminate is a Web tool that enables users to meet or learn on-line in an interactive, real-time setting that duplicates many elements of face-to- face interaction. Synchronous events also can be translated into asynchronous recordings available to viewers.

Features Interactive whiteboard/sharing of applications Multimedia delivery of content Transfer of all types of files Audio and video interaction Synchronous web tours

Features Text feature A live polling tool Breakout rooms The ability to record sessions

Educational Applications Live Instruction/ Professional Development Content Development Tutoring Programs Student Collaboration

Educational Applications Meetings Virtual Office Hours Student/Parent Orientation Remote Guest Speakers/ Virtual Field Trips

Affordances Cost Reduction Versatility Flexibility Geographic Accessibility

Affordances Productivity Accountability Student Achievement Teacher Retention On-Line Learning Communities

Constraints Access to computers Access to broadband internet services Technology skills Technology support Firewalls/filters