Ten Tips for Effective Participation in Virtual

Classrooms

Coach Carole’s Workshop 1

Tip 1: Be prepared

Download software well in advance Put reminders on your desktop Check the context for the online event Read pre-event documents

Tip 2: Be organised

Plan to enter the virtual classroom at least 10-15 minutes early

Check your audio equipment on entry Organise your materials

Tip 3: Know who to call for help Note the help line phone number•  Australia: 1-800-26-7338

Bookmark the Live Help website• http://support.elluminate.com

Be ready to describe your connection difficulty clearly

Check out the FAQ at• Knowledge Base

Tip 4: Plan to focus

Login in from a quiet space Switch off all phones Turn off your email notifications

Tip 5: Create your own profile Select your name by clicking once Right click to select the Profiler Complete the text required Upload an image if preferred

Example profile

Tip 6: Take your own notes

Click the Show/Hide Notes window icon to activate

Tip 7: Save the chat text

Select the

Save icon

Select a folder and give the

file a name

Tip 8: Save the whiteboards

Select the

Save icon

Choose a folder and

select PDF

format

Tip 9: Be interactive

Use the whiteboard

tools

Use the Chat

pod and the

Audio tools

Tip 10: Setup your own V Room

http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/