Academic Media Services Videoconference System Instructor's Handbook Table of Topics

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TABLE OF TOPICS

PART ONE:  VIDEOCONFERENCE TECHNICAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES 

• Academic Media Services Videoconference System: An Introduction
  
• The Typical Videoconference Classroom
  
  • Audio equipment
    
  • Video equipment
    
  • Tradtional Single Channel Connection
    
  • Transitional Dual Channel Send Receive, Single Receive
    
  • New Fully Enalbed Dual Channel Connection
    
  • Teaching Area
    
  • Student Seating Area
    
  • Control Room
    
• Technical Support
  
  • The Site Coordinator
    
  • The Team of Operators
    
• Academic Media Services Videoconference Support
  
  • Connecting With Distant Students
    
    • Office Hours
      
    • Visiting Students at Receiving Sites
      
      • Arranging for Travel
        
  • Ordering Textbooks and Course Packets
    
  • Distributing Course Materials: Options
    
    • Create course packets
      
    • Post downloadable documents on a course web site
      
    • Send documents and objects by courier services
      
      • To Distribute Course Materials via Courier
        
      • Timing of Courier Deliveries
        
      • Courier Service Tips
        
  • Distributing course materials via U.S. Mail, UPS or Federal Express
    
  • Sending documents electronically to sites
    
• Video Recording Class Sessions
  
• Administering Exams
  
  • Operator Role during Exams
    
  • Final Exams Schedules
    
• Administering Evaluations
  
  • Technical Evaluation
    
  • Faculty Evaluation of Teaching via AMS Videoconference System
    
  • Departmental Student Evaluation
    
• Library Services
  
  • Library and Contact Information
    

Part Two: Teaching and Interacting via Videoconference

• Distance Learning Student Profile
  
• Building Rapport and Stimulating Interactions in the Videoconference Classroom
  
  • Treat All Students Equally
    
  • Custom-design the Syllabus
    
• Use the Opening Session to Familiarize Students with the Videoconference Classroom
  • Introduce the Operators
    
  • Practice with Audio-Based Switching
    
  • Practice with Using Microphones
    
  • Indicate How Students Should Interrupt to Ask Questions or Offer Comments
    
  • Communicate about Student Seating Patterns
    
• Encouraging Verbal Interactions
  
  • Techniques for Posing Questions and Generating Discussion
    
  • Designing Student Activities
    
  • Techniques for Helping Students Interject into Discussions/Lectures
    
  • Train Students to Identify Themselves When They Begin Speaking
    
  • Train Students to Speak at the Right Volume and to Avoid Side Conversations
    
  • Ask for Feedback
    
• Non-Verbal Communication in the Videoconference Classroom
  
  • Making Eye Contact
    
  • Gesture and Movement
    
  • Voice
    
• Classroom Management in the Videoconference Classroom
  
• Using the Technology of the Videoconference Classroom
  
  • Working Effectively with the Microphone and Cameras
    
  • Dressing for the camera
    
  • Working Effectively with the Operator
    
  • Working Effectively with Visual Aids
    
    • Video, Videoconferencing and Educational Fair use and Copyright Restrictions
      
    • General Guidelines for Visual Materials
      
    • Displaying Writing, Print, Numerical Data, Charts and Graphics
      
    • Guidelines for writing or drawing on paper under the overhead camera
      
    • Guidelines for using graphics, tables, charts,art and maps under the overhead camera
      
    • Using Transparencies
      
    • Using Slides
      
    • Guidelines for Graphic and Text (Chart)
      
    • Using Video
      
    • Using Film Media
      
    • Using Computer-Based Visual and Teaching Aids
      
    • Tips for Power Point and other computer-generated images
      
  • Displaying Models and Other 3-D Materials
    
  • Conducting Demonstrations and Experiments
    
  • Special Activities and Events
    
    • Presentations by Students and Guests
      
    • Small Group Activities
      
    • Conferences, meetings and other events
      
• Integrating New Technologies with Videoconference Classes
  
  • Consider a “Blended” Curriculum
    
  • Online Courseware
    
  • Connect with Students via Videostreaming
    
    • How does Videostreaming Work?
      
    • How Do Students Interact in a Videostreamed Course?
      
    • What are the Limitations of Videostreaming?
      
    • How Must an Instructor Adapt to Videostream Technology?
      
    • How is the Videostream Made Secure?
      
    • How are Videostream Files Archived?
      
• Web conferencing
  
  • Centra Pilot Project 2006
    
• Suggestions from Experienced Users of Academic Media Services' Videoconference System
  
  • From Students
    
  • From Faculty
    
• Appendix A: Academic Media Services Contact Information including Campus Courier System and Mailing addresses
  
• Appendix B: Information Technology Resources, Consulting and Technical Support
  
• Appendix C: Policies Related to Videotaping of Class Sessions
  
• Appendix D: Examinations Policies and Procedures
  
• Appendix E: Policies Related to Travel
  
• Appendix F: Operations Policies and Procedures for Confidential Meetings
  
• Appendix G: Student Orientation Handout
  
• Appendix H: Videostream System Requirements and Guidelines for Accessing Videostreams
  
• Appendix I: Guidelines for Classroom Copying
  
• Appendix J: Form for Scheduling Exams and using Final Exam Time Period
  
• Appendix K: Form for Arranging Visits to Other Sites
  
• Appendix L: Faculty Evaluation of Teaching via Videoconference
  
• Appendix M: Teaching via Videoconference: A Checklist