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Bringing Learning to Life in an Adobe Connect Classroom A Presentation for Statewide Teaching, Learning and ICCOC Conference Dr. Sue Alborn-Yilek, Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa Ms. Kristi Krmpotich, Graduate Student, University of Northern Iowa March 21, 2016
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Bringing Learning to Life in an Adobe Connect Classroom
A Presentation for Statewide Teaching, Learning and ICCOC Conference
Dr. Sue Alborn-Yilek, Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa
Ms. Kristi Krmpotich, Graduate Student, University of Northern Iowa
March 21, 2016
Today’s Plan
● What is Adobe Connect?● Why Adobe Connect?● Planning Lesson● Strategies for
Engagement● Strategies for Support
Adobe Connect offers a convenient avenue for
students to access coursework but presents
instructional design challenges for professors.
What is Adobe Connect?
● Collaboration tool with video conferencing, app sharing, live polling, chat, whiteboards, and presentations
● Virtual meeting of students from anywhere in the world -- as long as they have a browser, Flash Player plug-in, and Internet connection -- where they can see/hear live video broadcast of the presenter, view a slide or video presentation, and interact with colleagues in discussion rooms
What Does Virtual Room Look Like?
Navigating Virtual Classroom
ED LEAD 7319
Why Adobe Connect in Our Principal and
Superintendent Programs
Instead of Other Delivery Systems?
● Graduate students highly-trained and committed teachers, principals, and/or AEA consultants who ...○ work during day and take classes
one night a week○ need flexibility○ expect high level of interaction
and engagement and efficient use of time
○ desire personalized service before, during and between class meetings
Popular in Other Programs, Too
20 Master’s and Endorsement/ Certificate Programs 27 Cohorts w/average 19 students per cohort
Planning for AC Lesson
Like any other, lesson plan must be ...● Organized● Consistent● Interactive● Supportive
Strategies for Engagement
● Digital Media● Breakout Rooms● Polls● Video
Digital Media
Slides Articles Cartoons
Digital Media
Breakout Rooms
● Small Group Discussion Groups
● Facilitator, Note-taker, Reporter
● Theory to Practice
● Large Group Reports
Breakout Rooms Example
Polls
● Open each class with a poll
● Anticipatory set (Hunter Model)
● Navigating Polls on AC
Video
● Relevant to the day’s topic
● You-Tube
● Self-Made
Strategies for Support
Instructional support● Facebook● Voxer
Technical Support
● Continuing Education
● On-line social networking service
● Professional, secure, & private group
● Example
Voxer● Walkie-talkie app● Live & recorded audio,
text, photos● Free for smart phone,
smart watch, and/or computer (any wi-fi carrier)
● Military grade security● Example
Thank you for your attendance today!
Dr. Sue Alborn-Yilek● She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern Iowa in
the Department of Educational Leadership. A former high school principal and central office administrator, Dr. Alborn-Yilek is a frequent presenter on topics related to leadership, recruitment and retention of human capital and systems change.
Twitter: @dr_sue_ay Voxer: yalbor999 Mobile: 515.689.5455Email: [email protected]
Ms. Kristi Krmpotich● Ms. Kristi Krmpotich-Degen is an aspiring principal completing
her Advanced Studies Certificate for the Principalship Licensure Program at the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently working for AEA 267 as a Special Education Consultant and previously worked as a School Administrative Manager at Pinecrest Center of Mason City Community Schools.
Twitter: @kristikrmpotichMobile: 641.512.5679
Email: [email protected]
