Using Web Conferencing Pat Ruchlewicz Nancy Reed

 A. I am a classroom teacher  B. I am an ELL teacher  C. I am an administrator  D. I am in administration outside of a school building.

 Participants will examine Webinar/Web Conferencing in order to identify advantages to students in the 21 st Century classroom.

 YES  NO

 21 st Century Learner ◦ Jobs of the future  Technology Infusion

 Student Centered ◦ Hands on ◦ Active participation  Authentic Assessment ◦ Real life situations

 ELL Students – Beginners of English  Using developmentally appropriate literature  Fluency  Vocabulary development  Proper grammar

 ELL Students – Beginners of English

 Kindergarten Students – Beginners of English  Using developmentally appropriate literature  Curriculum objectives in real world situations  Skills & Content development  Cross Curricular [Infusing music, science and literature]

What ideas do you have that might work between two very different groups? Grade Level Subject Matter Diverse Cultural Setting

Blending cultures and divergent ages Practicing English with a safe audience Communicating with Non-verbal cues

 Wired Network Connection  Practice with “Chat” feature using keyboard ◦ This is in addition to audio  Do a practice Webinar just to introduce the students to the concept of web conferencing  Good speakers ◦ Microphone should be kept away from speakers

 Be sure of date and time of conference  Stand alone microphone ◦ For 1 at a time speakers  Camera or a tripod for large groups ◦ Long cable to connect to the computer ◦ Sole responsibility of the camera holder  Dry Run ◦ Practice connecting and working in actual space ◦ Have a backup plan should connections fail

Do you feel that you would try a Webinar?  Yes  No

Contact Information: Baltimore County Public Schools Pat Ruchlewicz, Nancy Reed,