The document discusses strategies for teaching interactive compressed video classes with students in multiple locations. It recommends establishing expectations, building rapport, practicing with the equipment, and using techniques like name tents and seating charts. Instructional strategies include chunking lectures, checking for understanding, including all students, and using small groups. The document also discusses using Blackboard for synchronous support, flipping classes, and moving items online to use class time interactively. LanSchool monitoring software and new Blackboard features are also mentioned.

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Interactive (Compressed) Video
• One Class, Multiple Locations
tools for effective instruction
• Learning Environment and Engagement
Ruth Greene and Tim Hoffman
• Blackboard Integration
• TCS Recording Tool
• Technology lab versus low tech
• LanSchool monitoring software
One Class, Multiple Locations Establish a
Creating a one class culture is not easy
positive learning environment
• Behavioral expectations
• Academic expectations
• Rapport with Students
• Enthusiasm
Become comfortable using the
Three “Sees” equipment
See Faces
See Visual Aids
See Content
Connection
(instructors AND students)
Practice!
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Early in semester, use techniques to • Set classroom expectations
build relationships and rapport with students • Greet students at the door during the first
few weeks on each campus (your first visit
• Name tents
to the off‐site group is their first day of
• Seating charts and/or pictures of faces
class)
• Student introductions
• Remove hats to make better eye contact
• Discuss expectations on listening
• Put phones on mute/buzzer and only
answer them if there is an emergency call.
If phones need to be answered, step
outside the classroom.
• Respect the speaker, and limit comments to
the entire class
• Keep all classrooms comfortable with
lighting, sound (students at off‐site can
control these)
• Keep desks clear during direct instruction
(lecture) except for notes
• Zoom in on faces when students speak
• Use camera presets for ease
• Remind and reinforce expected behaviors
throughout the semester.
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• Instructional Strategies • Instructional Strategies
• “Chunk” lectures into manageable time slots • Include all students in discussion,
(15‐20 minutes) making sure to include off‐site students
• Use classroom assessment techniques to at all times
check for understanding
• Use small group activities with report‐
• Deliver instruction with your face clearly seen
out to reinforce learning of concepts
by both sites
• Reinforce learning community with
• Use visual aids as support for instruction, not
the source of instruction
online discussion in Blackboard
• Supply students with video lectures, lecture
notes, outlines, or copies of Power Point
Above all— •Blackboard for Synchronous Support
• Flipping the class
REMEMBER • Preparatory work
instructor •
•
Reading Assignments
Videos
creates • Pre‐class homework
• Some tests/quizzes can be done online
learning • Move Items online that do not need to be done
in class
environment • Use class time for interactive activities
• New Blackboard Developments •Using LanSchool to…
• Service Pack 11
• Notifications for ALL classes viewable in one
location
• Calendar more useful & easier than ever
before – also spans classes
• Blackboard IM
• Separate Product from same Company
• Supports Student/Student &
Student/Instructor interaction – can be used
remotely or in class without disruption
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•T.E.A.C.H. T.rain •T.E.A.C.H. E.ngage
•T.E.A.C.H. A.ssess
T.E.A.C.H. C.ontrol
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•T.E.A.C.H H.elp • Ruth Greene
• rgreene@rappahannock.edu
• Tim Hoffman
• thoffman@rappahannock.edu
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