Web+Conferencing

Real-time online learning Virtual classroom =Eluminate Live= //Elluminate Live// is a web-based conferencing software which allows presenters to have real-time discussions with participants, supported with audio and video communication, //PowerPoint// slides, web browsing, interactive whiteboard, text chat and emoticons, and shared applications. All meetings can be recorded for later viewing. Training resources and more on the Eluminate website Includes easy to follow recorded video training, PDFs and Powerpoint presentations

Start up basics - ideas taken from the Eluminate website


 * Features of //Elluminate Live// **


 * Live chat
 * Video point-to-point
 * Document and Applications sharing
 * Audioconferencing
 * Interactive whiteboard
 * Virtual Classroom
 * Saving and copying
 * Recording
 * Web tours
 * Breakout rooms
 * Video point-to-point
 * Timer
 * File transfer
 * Audioconferencing
 * Hands up
 * Interactive whiteboard
 * Notepad

Follow the links below to watch recorded sessions of the three trial online workshops run in Qatar with Cognition staff, as a trial of the software. Note that when the recording is loaded it will automatically start. There are controls at the bottom of the screen so that you can go fast forward, reverse, pause, play. Move the slider to go forward or back in the presentation.

Anyone can play the recording using the links below. If there is a problem connecting then click on the following link for "First time Users" to check that you have the Java software to run Elluminate and download it if you need to. http://www.elluminate.com/Support/?id=62

Quality leadership learning circles and 21st century learning This was a very inspiring session where Liz reflected on her role as Principal of a New Zealand school She discussed leadership and the Best Evidence Synthesis - Vivianne Robertson School leaders do make a difference She talked about espoused theories not always reflected in the classrooms and how to 'redesign' this The dilemmas of a new principal going into a very well setup high achieving school Understanding the dynamics of her leadership team and how to increase leadership density within the school Her leadership actions and interactions []
 * Liz Millar **, May 28 2010

The Core of Effective Educational Leadership and the Ladder of Inference []
 * Eileen Piggot Irvine **, June 4 2010

Rocky View School Division, Calgary Canada – June 9 2010 Panel discussion with Dr Peat, Associate Superintendent of Learning, an specialist advisor, and a teacher explaining how they are applying 21st Century learning in schools and classrooms throughout their Canadian School Division. []
 * Dr. David Peat and Colleagues ** ,