09-08-10 to 09-27-10

Time: varied

Method: a series of emails
Present: Eric, Eddie, Marni, Jessica, Sandra

09-27-10

Time: 7:00 to 7:30 (last part of class) 

Method: Elluminate (Main Hall)

Present: Eric, Eddie, Marni, Jessica

10-04-10

Time: 6:00 to 7:00

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: Eric, Eddie, Marni

• Reviewed the ADDIE model in light of project ideas
• Idea #1: what's it like to be a new student to online learning
• Discussed our own experiences with online classes
• Identified a common problem many students encounter during online classes -- inadequate Internet speed / reliable issues
• Agreed that Ed-Tech students may have trouble but tend to be better equipped to handle tech-related issues
• Asked a key question, "What is the experience of less tech-saavy students who take online classes?"
• Acknowledged that we can't fix or prevent Internet-related problems so we narrowed our attention to what we could do.
• Considered the idea that some general training and specific step-by-step instructions might help new students
• Discussed possible delivery methods (i.e. wiki, web page) but decided it's too early to decide right now 
• Decided to research Idea #1 some more (Eric and Marni agreed to researching this topic and related areas)
• Idea #2: the problem of teachers on sick/maternity leave and how to improve experience for left-behind students
• Kicked around ideas of how technology might offer solutions to classes with teachers out for several weeks
• Ideas included pre-recorded video or audio that subs play for class, streaming video via web cam, etc.
• Shared concerns that this project might be too complex unless we can narrow it down some more
• 2nd idea did capture our imagination so we decided to research it some more (Eddie agreed to research this one)
• Concluded meeting with idea of inviting remaining members not at meeting to join us on one of these current ideas 

Assigned Projects:

Due 10/17/10

Team members researched possible project ideas and posted findings here before next meeting.

Project Ideas / Research Reports (Suggestion: each of us add brief comments to this section BEFORE the next meeting)

Eddie: Idea #2 web links:  http://kcaise.edublogs.org/2009/01/28/teacher-uses-webcam-to-deliver-lessons/ 

Not a lot found on the Internet. I suggest we pass on this project idea due to a complex set of needs for this problem.

Eric: OK all...a few thoughts: first, we need to define what we mean by "broadband"...not so easy: 

http://www.circleid.com/posts/defining_broadband/

http://arstechnica.com/telecom/news/2009/09/big-cable-to-fcc-dont-define-broadband-by-its-actual-speed.ars

Next, I found some interesting stats on internet usage, but could only drill down to state level (in 2007, 48% of TX had "broadband" access)http://www.internetworldstats.com/am/USA_Internet_Usage_2007.pdf

World Stats on the rise of broadband access/usage were interesting too: 

http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/stats/2010/09/index.aspx

http://www.internetworldstats.com/am/us.htm

I'm still thinking we create a checklist for success...and include all those steps we take to make online learning possible.  A starting point for that:

- Wired vs. Wireless...pros and cons of each.  Testing your connection speed...having a backup connection plan in place

- Managing Pop Ups, Cookies

- Overcoming Firewall Settings, Proxys

- Being familiar with policies related to school-related internet usage on at-work networks

- Basic system requirements for Elluminate, Camtasia in terms of processor speed, RAM, headset/mic

- Familiarity with your school's policies and procedures for accessing online classes (I'm thinking here of UTMB's Internet Security Policy Patrol, or whatever it was called)

- Basic wiki skills, emailing individuals and groups (distribution lists), manipulating attachments, creating meeting times

- Syncing phones to email accts for timely responses and communication (not sure we want to deal with this!)

- Updating Adobe and Java

- Troubleshooting audio for Elluminate

Haven't particularly ordered these but wanted to at least get us a working list started.  More later!   

Jessica: Some of the issues that are above would be best served by creating tutorials. In fact, I know that several of the issues that are above, do have tutorials already created. Maybe it would be a good idea to have one central location for each of these issues? It would be a good idea to create a wiki or site that was set up specifically for a new student.

Marni:

Sandra:

10-18-10

Time: 6:00 to 6:30 (before class) 

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: Eric, Eddie, Marni, Jessica

Objectives before next meeting:

1. Choose University to research clicker usage - make sure there is no duplication with other members

2. Research a paper/article on clickers

3. Create list of benefits with research to back up each benefit

4. Research alternative clicker methods

5. Research student responses to clickers

Assigned Projects:

Due 10/24/10

Each team member will research clickers and post their findings here before next meeting.

Eric:

BAM!  Found some good research on benefits of student response systems I wanted to share: 

http://www.smartroom.com/interactivityclass.pdf
http://www.smartroom.com/lectureskeypads.pdf

http://www.smartroom.com/BQphysics.pdf

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERB0710.pdf (this last one has some good resources at the end...)

Eddie:

Below are some additional links, including the OSU one I shared earlier during our meeting:

OSU Example: http://lt.osu.edu/resources-clickers/

ACU Example: http://edtechconnect.mst.edu/2008/12/smart_phone_clickers_in_the_cl.html

Ed Tech Clicker Category (College Use Gold Mine, including Bb interface): http://edtechconnect.mst.edu/clickers/

Brand Example:  http://www.turningtechnologies.com/

ResponseWare: http://www.turningtechnologies.com/audienceresponseproducts/responseoptions/responseware/ 

- the above link discusses using iPhone, Blackberry, and other SmartPhones (I have a Blackberry so I will download app)

Cited Articles & Web Sites (Gold Mine!): http://lt.osu.edu/cited-articles-and-websites/

Clickers in the Classroom (Univ. of Idaho): http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/cti/tutorials/clickers/index.htm

Problems of not having a standard clicker: http://classroomclickers.com/

Berkerly's Clicker Experience: http://ets.berkeley.edu/help/using-clickers-classroom-0

7 Things You Should Know About Clickers: http://ets.berkeley.edu/help/using-clickers-classroom-0  

Marni:

Here are some additional links,

EDUCAUSE Quarterly  http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/ClickersintheClassroomAnActive/157458

Western Washington University Youtube link:

http://www.out2teach.com/classroom/using-clickers-in-the-college-classroom

U Wisconsin-Madison: http://campustechnology.com/articles/2010/01/20/clickers-in-the-classroom-at-u-wisconsin-madison.aspx

Proquest research:

clickers 1.pdf

clicker2.pdf

clicker3.pdf

clicker4.pdf

clicker5.pdf

clickers6.pdf

clicker7.pdf

Another scholarly article:

Penuel, W. R., Boscardin, C. K., Masyn, K., & Crawford, V. M. (2007). Teaching with student response systems in elementary and secondary education settings: A survey study. Educational Technology, Research and Development, 55(4).

Jessica:

Some of these links might already be on here. If they are, I will come back later to clean it up.

http://lt.osu.edu/resources-clickers/

http://blogs.utexas.edu/clickers/tag/ut-austin/

http://www.calvin.edu/~dsc8/clickers.htm

http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/teaching-guides/technology/clickers/

https://ssl.uh.edu/infotech/php/template.php?software_id=198

http://www.engaging-technologies.com/clickers-in-action.html

http://idesweb.bc.edu/ides/website/teaching_tools/iclicker/examples

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS117692+10-Aug-2009+MW20090810

http://cll.mcmaster.ca/clickers.html

http://www.crlt.umich.edu/inst/clickerrecommendations.php

http://news.collegemedianetwork.com/topic/university-of-texas-at-austin

http://www.skylight.science.ubc.ca/clickers

10-25-10

Time: 5:45 to 6:30 (before class) 

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: Eddie, Marni, Jessica

Objectives:

1) Review deadine schedule

2) Assign roles

3) Assign Camtasia Tutorial Topics

Answer these: 

• problem to be addressed,
• relevance to education,
• conceptual background/research,
• multimedia tutorial from each team member,
• necessary resources,
• references or bibliography that includes at least 12 scholarly sources, briefly annotated.

11-01-10

Time: 5:45 to 6:30 (before class) 

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: all

11-07-10

Time: 3PM or 4PM ? 

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: NA 

All agreed to move meeting time to Nov. 8th at 5:30 due to scheduling conflicts. 

11-08-10

Time: 5:30

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: all

Quick Link to what I've got so far...lots of formatting to be worked out still: Alternatives to clickers.docx  

References for Audience Analysis: Attached Document with Correct Format

Brint, S., Douglass J., Thomson, G. & Chatman, S. (2010). Engaged learning in a public university: Trends in the undergraduate experience. Berkeley, CA: University of California Center for Studies in Higher Education. Retrieved November 1, 2010, from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED509709.pdf

NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. (2008). Profile of Today’s College Student. Retrieved November 1, 2010, from http://www.naspa.org/divctr/research/profile/results.cfm

Onwuegbuzie, A. J., Witcher, A., Collins, K., Filer, J., Wiedmaier, C., & Moore, C. (2007). Students’ perceptions of characteristics of effective college teachers: a validity study of a teaching evaluation form using mixed-methods analysis.  American Educational Research Journal,44(1), 113-160. doi: 10.3102/0002831206298169

Taylor, Mark. (2005). Generation NeXt: Today’s Postmodern Student – Meeting, Teaching, and Serving, A Collection of Papers on Self-Study and Institutional Improvement, 2005, Volume 2: Becoming a Learning Focused Organization: The Learning Environment, The Higher Learning Commission NCA, Chicago, IL. Retrieved November 1, 2010, from http://www.taylorprograms.org/images/Gen_NeXt_article_HLC_05.pdf

11-29-10

Time: 5:45 or 6:00 ?

Method: Elluminate (Team 3 Room)

Present: 

all 

Scheduled meeting of Team 3 to wrap up collaborate project and practice. 

Eddie - I will try my best to get home by 5:30 in case we can all meet by 5:45

12-05-10

Time: 4:00 - 5:00

Method: Elluminate (Rehersal Room)

Present: 

all 

12-06-10

Time: 5:30 - 6:15

Method: Elluminate (Rehersal Room)

Present: 

Practice run before class presentation next hour