I have to say the distance class that Joshua ran Thursday night was a resounding success. I was particularly interested in seeing the use of the whiteboard for brainstorming, and the hand raising function for voting. I can see applications for both of these for my project in 830. It was a pleasure to see how each group was able to use the technology effectively, something I had originally been very skeptical about. So I guess even though Elluminate has been denigrated by itec students in general, it can be made to work.
One further note: I've been thinking about Kim's comments regarding putting time into something worthwhile. I don't know where this will lead me, probably not to the Third World, but I am wondering about becoming engaged in more socially responsible activities.
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I am glad to hear that you discovered some of the online features are quiet useful. I can't wait to hear about your final project idea.
I liked the whiteboard feature as well in how Josh used it--he ran TWO computers, gave a presentation, moderated the class, and handed at all with grace. A good multitasker! And, it really highlights that holding a class concurrently online and in-person requires at least 1.5 times the effort of holding it either online or strictly offline. I apprecite the effort of Dr. Foreman and Josh for doing both.
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