Technology in the Classroom: Elluminate Live

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Elluminate Live The VLE teacher technology tool selected is Elluminate Live. This technology is easy to use, flexible and a very effective tool for online learning. In utilizing synchronous learning, the student will feel less isolated and more motivated to participate. There will be contact with both the facilitator and other students. Elluminate Live is used in real-time and functions within a collaborative environment supported through demonstration. Participants have access to many features for example, audio/video conferencing, file transfer, whiteboard, and shared browsing to name a few. (Chatterton P, 2011) Students will have access to lesson resources through the file transfer feature. A pre-lesson video recording will outline the details regarding the lesson and the assignment of group work. A facilitator led live video session with the students will address any questions or concerns. The students will have the ability to coordinate group chat sessions for discussion. Sharing and collaborating on content is a significant feature of this technology. Elluminate Live also supports the ability for instant feedback with a visible hand-raising feature. (What are the Benefits of Using Elluminate Live? n.d.) The benefits derived for each student is the ability to participate from multiple locations, no travel is required, safe secure access from anywhere, online communities, and regardless of their internet speed this does not promote any issues nor does it hinder the experience. Each student will receive a group mark and in addition, individual effort contributes to his or her overall participation mark for the course. Advantages for the Student and Facilitator when Using Elluminate Live Disadvantages for th... ... middle of paper ... ...from http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/xcurricula/el/assets/documents/independent_O.pdf Kam-Por, K. (n.d.). Promoting independent learning. Retrieved April 01, 2014, from http://teaching.polyu.edu.hk/datafiles/P5.ppt Adams, S. (2013, March 05). Forbes.com. 4 Steps to successful brainstorming. Retrieved April 1, 2014, from http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/03/05/4-steps-to-successful-brainstorming/ Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved April 1, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainstorming Manktelow, J., & Carlson, A. (n.d.). Mind Tools. Brainstorming generating many radical, creative ideas. Retrieved April 1, 2014, from http://www.mindtools.com/brainstm.html Manketlow, J. (2009-2011). Brainstorming toolkit. Retrieved April 3, 2014, from http://www.mindtools.com/downloads/lbr5283hs/BrainstormingToolkit.pdf

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