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This overview highlights the integration of synchronized online teaching at the University of Hertfordshire, emphasizing the transition from Elluminate to Adobe Connect for improved management and usability. Introduced over four years ago, various tools like Screen View, chat features, polling, and breakout rooms facilitate interactive learning. While students enjoy the benefits, including improved pass rates and immediate feedback, challenges like connection issues and scheduling limitations persist. Feedback is encouraged for continuous improvement. For inquiries, contact F.Lou@herts.ac.uk or D.Bygate@herts.ac.uk.
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Inclusivity through synchronous online teaching Fang Lou* and Dominic Bygate Learning and Teaching Institute, University of Hertfordshire * School of Life and Medical Sciences
Overview of UH online synchronised teaching • Licence started over four years ago • Moving from Elluminate (Collaborate) to Adobe Connect • Changing of the management system • Integration to StudyNet • Widened usage of the tool
Screen View (presenter) Video Attendees File sharing Chat window Notes
What can Connect do? • Type text message in ‘Chat’ • Audio (headphone/microphone) • Video camera • Show opinions (agree/slow down…) • Share files, documents (PowerPoint, Word, PDF) and application • Poll and Quiz • Breakout rooms • Record
Book a virtual teaching room • StudyNet module site • Teaching Resources • Add options • Book online session or • Book online seminar • Meeting room TBA • Link activated on time
Book an online meeting room • StudyNet • My portal • My Online Meetings
How do people use it? • Lectures and seminars • Tutorials • Formative feedback (Computer Science) • Group discussion (Creative Arts) • Exam board (Creative Arts) • Placement visit (LMS) • Vivas (LMS) • Staff training (HRD, LMS) • Staff meeting (HRD, LTI)
Benefits of using Connect? • Replicates the real classroom settings more closely than any other tools • Simultaneous use of webcam and teaching material • Allows students to give their own live presentations • No need to travel • The students liked it, and the module pass rate has improved as a result of the interactive tutorials • Recorded session allows all students to watch • Students could ask a question and get instant feedback – more likely to do so
Disadvantages? • Some students’ connections were not clear enough to hear what they were saying. • It is a problem not being able to enter the classroom before the scheduled time. • It is a problem not being able to start a session whenever I want • It is a shame that students cannot book a virtual classroom themselves
Your feedback Please go to LTI Knowledge Exchange site for more information: Please tell us know what you think: F.Lou@herts.ac.uk D.Bygate@herts.ac.uk