1. Multipoint Interactive Videoconferencing AMICAL Conference May 2008

2. Agenda 9 - 10 Introductions & Overview 10 - 10:15 Coffee Break 10:15 - Noon Using the Whiteboard Noon - 1:15 Lunch 1:15 - 3 Troubleshooting & Group Work 3 - 3:15 Coffee Break 3:15 - ?? Tips, Practice, Wrap-Up

3. Using MIV Inter-campus Courses Peer Communities Trustees Internal Meetings Planning Groups

4. Egalitarian Multiple Features Social Dynamic

5. Other Tools

6. Challenges?

7. 1. Self-Enroll in Moodle Go to moodle.nitle.org Click on “Create a new account.” Once you fill out the form you will get an email confirmation from NITLE, requesting verification of your email address. Please verify by clicking on the hyperlink in the email. The hyperlink will take you to a page informing you your email address has been verified. 2. Enroll in the course “ NITLE Multipoint Interactive Videoconferencing (MIV) Community ” You should be taken by the link in your email back to the course (see link above.) Scroll down until you see NITLE Multipoint Interactive Videoconferencing (MIV) Community, and click on the name. You will be asked for an enrollment key. Type the key, nitle-vc, into the box and click “Enroll me in this course.” 3. Your account also allows you to post new topics for discussion in this forum.

8. Physical Presence * Initiating discussions * Asking questions * Using humor * Using self-disclosure * Addressing students by name * Using inclusive pronouns * Responding quickly and frequently * Praising others * Conveying attentiveness and engagement

9. Managing the Chat

10. Using the Whiteboard 1. Interview experts 2. Role play 3. Debate 4. Panel discussion 5. Class discussion 6. Q & A 7. Games 8. Whiteboard polling 9. Whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming solutions, outlining recommendations 10. Joint note taking

11. Troubleshooting A participant can’t hear anyone else’s audio.

12. Troubleshooting A participant’s video won’t turn on.

13. Troubleshooting There is an echo when one participant speaks.

14. Structure Needed to Manage Interactions 1. Limit the program length to 60-90 minutes 2. Ideal segments come in chunks of 5-7 minutes 3. Keep any lectures short 4. Plan for interaction and participation by the audience 5. Vary your strategies 6. Prepare for different directions

15. Consider Making a Script