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Participation

Preparation for CoroCall session

  • We will be using CoroCall high-quality video conferencing for our weekly live sessions. For first time users please plan to access this CoroCall room 30 minutes early in case you need a little bit of coaching on the features. Then you can leave the room open until the session begins.
  • CoroCall offers HD quality desktop video conferencing hence its requirements are a little more stringent than say Skype. Go to http://www.corocall.com/content/features-requirements and read “Minimum Requirements”. For really detailed information with visuals download this PDF (889 KB)
  • The conference starts at 18:00 GMT (11:00 PDT) however the room will be open 30 minutes in advance in case you have any first time issues and need a little bit of coaching on the features
  • Enter your first and last name under 'guest'
  • You will be requested to download a small software app from Vidyo. This just takes a minute.

Week 1

Live Session: Monday, September 13, 18:00 GMT | your time zone | CoroCall

Forum Discussion:

Activity: Create a 2-minute "intro" video. Suggested topic: What is so cool about what you teach? You might want to address this to your students in preparation for your next online course.

Week 2

Live Session: Monday, September 20, 18:00 GMT | your time zone | CoroCall

Activity: Create another short video. This video could be focused on creating a context that makes the learning in your course meaningful. For example, as you tradition to a new module in your course what could you say to inspire your students?

Week 3

Live Session: Monday, September 27, 18:00 GMT | your time zone | CoroCall

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