webinars for learning, teaching & research
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An overview of using webinar technology for online teaching, research meetings, and other educational scenarios -- with specific tech tips for the different uses. This presentation was given during Teaching and Learing Focus Week at University of Leicester, September 2014.TRANSCRIPT
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Webinars for Learning, Teaching, and Research
Terese BirdLeicester Learning [email protected] & Learning Focus Week18 September, 2014
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What will we talk about?• What is a webinar?
• Tech
• Webinar uses– Lectures– Seminars– Training– Meetings– Focus Groups– Assessment
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What is a webinar?• Internet-facilitated browser meeting, possibly comprising
voice, video, and computer-based demonstration
• Cross between Skype and the old video-conferencing
• Basically: Powerpoint, webcam, speaking, typed chat
• AND IT RECORDS!
• Powerpoint must be loaded in; can also demonstrate desktop so can show anything! (But showing live video is fiddly)
• Software:– Adobe Connect, Blackboard Collaborate, Go-To-Meeting,
Webex– Free versions: BigBlueButton, Google Hangouts
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Tech• Computer with internet connection – wired
connection is best
• Microphone
• Headphones – absolute must
• Webcam optional
• Always do Audio Setup Wizard (under Meeting)
• Plug in headphones, then launch browser, then click on meeting link, then do Audio Setup Wizard.
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We use Adobe Connect
• Windows, Macs, but not Linux
• iOS and Android devices need app
• Can be fiddly
• Email ithelp for
a Connect account
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Lectures, Seminars, Training• Decide if both face-to-face and online participants, or
if only online (easier)
• Participants type chat only (no microphones)
• Start with webcam on
• Turn off webcam if problems
• Have someone handle the chat
• Contact ITS to book equipment
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Meetings
• Send email
• Headphones necessary
• Webcam is important
• Everyone may wish to speak into a microphone
• Leave time at the beginning for fiddling with microphone
• Only one speaker at a time
• Try the whiteboard!
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Focus Groups
• Everyone will need a microphone
• Leave time at the beginning for fiddling with microphone
• Only one speaker at a time
• May want to aim the webcam at something else
• Let everyone know you are recording, if you do
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Case study of Maths Assessment• Students presented their work to overseas companies
• Everything was recorded for review and grading
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Case study of student-led tutorials
• Students like it and don’t feel intimidated even if tech doesn’t go perfectly
Student figured out how to set up a quiz for fellow students!
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