Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Learn How to Learn Online slides
1. Express your artistic side! Add to this beach scene by using the drawing tools. Once everyone is in the session, we will begin. Test your audio settings: Tools > Audio > Audio Setup Wizard
6. Ground Rules Turn off email, phones, instant messaging tools and clear other distractions away from your training area. Participate and prepare to be called on by name. Raise your hand if you have an immediate question or comment. Be patient waiting for a response to your chat messages. If you leave the program, please use the door emoticon to let us know when you leave/return.
7. What in your environment might prevent you from being an effective learner?
Walk through how to use Elluminate:green check and red xhow to raise your handemoticonshow to set yourself as "away"how to send a message (please point out that moderators / presenters can see all messages)where to click to talkhow to use the whiteboard tools (blank slide) – put name on board
Examples:Coworkers, kids, or roommates interruptingNoisy environment (coffee shop, lab, cubicle)Distractions – TV, instant messenger, Internet surfing, Facebook, etc.Running late to classScheduling something that start immediately after class ends
Examples:Notify your coworkers/family/roomates ahead of time of the hours you will be in class. Establish a “Do Not Disturb” policy for this time.Ignore anyone who tries to interrupt you.Seclude yourself in a private room if possible.Post a sign on your door indicating the hours of the class and when you will be available.Use a headset instead of speakers.Remove all tasks and distractions from your area:Turn off your cell phoneClose down all instant messenger programs and browser windowsClose email programsHide remote controls
It’s up to you to get the most out of this class, just like in a face-to-face classroom. Here are some tips.
Make sure the technology works – always perform the technology checks before class, and give yourself enough time to handle issues
Understand the environment – take additional training as needed from Elluminate’s support website.Open a webtour to http://www.elluminate.com/support. Point out Step 3 options.
Complete self-directed work – complete asynchronous assignments before the live session.
Participate – you are as likely, if not more likely, to be called on in an online class as in a normal classroom.