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Distance Training: Low Tech Solutions for High Tech Success
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Distance Education & Training
Low Tech Solutions for High Tech Success
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www.sesa.org
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Lessons Learned! • Low population, vast geography • Challenges of infrastructure. • Goal – Instructional support and training
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Technologies • SKYPE • Bridgit • Video Conferencing (Polycom) • WebEx • Audio conferencing • Google Hangouts • Dropcam Pro
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Work with remote site staff!
• Do not make assumptions • Build expertise in remote site staff • Provide support in small sequential steps • Consider light conditions, camera angle, etc.
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Respect teacher’s time!
• Teachers are busy • Keep support short and to the point • Provide clear directions • Offer an incentive to learn the technology
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Playing it safe! Maximizing Bandwidth!
• Low bandwidth • Limiting use of unnecessary multimedia • Store video on desktop • E-mail video ahead of time • Time your connection
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Organizing for efficiency • Identify your most efficient technology • Contact your internet provider • Organize your room and equipment • Get rid of clutter • Encourage staff to play with the technology
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The fun element • Technology is useful when you know how it
works and you accept it will sometimes not work when you most need it.
Thank you for your time today!