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Home School Distance Learning and Web Conferencing by Brenda McKoy

Home School Distance Learning and Web Conferencing by Brenda McKoy. Problem . I am part of a Home School Organization called “ Florida Home School Community.” ( FHSC). We service many local home school families throughout Florida. Decline in enrollment. * Low Student attendance

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Home School Distance Learning and Web Conferencing by Brenda McKoy

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  1. Home School Distance Learning and Web Conferencing by Brenda McKoy

  2. Problem • I am part of a Home School Organization called “ Florida Home School Community.” • ( FHSC). We service many local home school families throughout Florida. Decline in enrollment. * Low Student attendance * Lack of Educational Technology

  3. Research Web Conferencing

  4. THE IDEA ! Instant Access ? The world demanded instant access and the innovation of web conferencing surfaced. Web Conferencing began Roger’s innovations development process with Internet structure in place. History of Innovation

  5. PLATO: The Emergence of Online Community • PLATO was a series of educational computer terminals that originated from the University of Illinois. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, PLATO contained many features that we take for granted today like e-mail, message boards and online tests. • The fourth generation PLATO IV terminal featured a flat (and bright orange) plasma screen that students could touch to answer questions. See video of the innovation by going to the website listed below: • http://thinkofit.com/plato/dwplato.htm • 1972 – PLATO IV • Student using a PLATO IV terminal. Image from the University of Illinois. Development Stage .

  6. Implementation state • During the implementation stage, from 1973 to 1975 , web conferencing featured Talkomatic, Personal Notes, and the first commercial use of multi-function conferencing system. • In 1973, Doug Brown developed Talkomatic. (Implementation stage) This was essentially the first “instant messaging” program ever designed, with multiple windows displaying typed notes in real time for several users simultaneously. In 1974, Kim Mast developed Personal Notes, a new feature for PLATO that enabled private mail for users. • In 1975, Control Data Corporation set up its own PLATO system in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the first commercial use of multi-function conferencing system. Within ten years, PLATO was being used in over one hundred sites around the world, some with dedicated lines for full-time use.

  7. PLATO was being used in over one hundred sites around the world, some with dedicated lines for full-time use. Innovation spreads In 1975, Control Data Corporation set up its own PLATO system in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the first commercial use .

  8. S CURVE IN Web Conferencing • 1960 -Web conference began at University of Illinois with the invention of PLATO • 1972 – PLATO moved from a mainframe that supported a few users to support over a thousand users. • 1973- INSTANT MESSAGING- an added feature through a program called Talkomatic, this program offered multiple windows display, typed notes in real time for several users. • 1974 – Web conference adopted for commercial use. It became the first multi-function Web Conference System used commercially.

  9. Confirmation stage

  10. Commercialization ( 1990’s) The “true blue” web conferencing software era Unlimited application Increased accessibility Reduced rates Shared files One to One conferencing

  11. Adoption : New era – 2000 on • A New Era - Year 2000 On • Year 2000 saw Groove create technology that eliminated the need for user fees and offsite server storage. In 2003, WiredRed Software featured e/pop, a ‘real-time Web Conferencing suite with comprehensive features for all aspects of the industry – “it was the first installable web conferencing software with no significant install time.” The Napster era also developed document sharing abilities which featured advantages of P2P networks. • Today’s web conferencing standards include voice over IP, (VoIP), with quality digital audio sound it's claim to fame. Inexpensive online communication is re-defining the way business is done, as digital audio solution expand the scope of communication options. Top web conferencing providers of VoIP include Voxwire, VoiceCafe, and HotConference.

  12. Persuasion • Finally, in 2003 the incompatibility issues was resolved and the web conferencing became a desirable innovations.

  13. Diffusion of the innovation • Web conferences met with many other competitors that offer clear voice quality and better dial up capabilities. However, Web conferencing was able to overcome the problems and produce “Wave Three” which offered the public a high quality web conferencing. • The birth of web conferencing has launched business into a new age of communication productivity.

  14. What was the attributes of diffusion? • The early adopters • The scientist at the University of Illinois, with the innovation called PLUTO. • The invention of the internet which gave web conferencing attribute of Relative Advantage and Compatibility , • The strategy of continue modifications to the device the moved this single mainframe exploratory to a multi fame system that accommodated thousands of users.

  15. It’s Time!

  16. MAKING IT WORK RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENTATION I researched several websites and organizations that worked with Web Conferencing ( Elluminate Live) in their distance learning programs: * Kimberly Cause, NBCT, M . Ed . , sponsored a Global Symposium called “ Web Conferencing to Enrich Learning and Connect Globally” (2011). * Lee County Private ( Home School) Inc., Kathleen Sprakfka ( Superintendent of Schools) Elluminate Live! Academic Edition . http://www.futureu.com/technology/elluminate.html HOME SCHOOL VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

  17. Knowledge • Furthermore, you will be thrilled to know that with web conference software educators and students around the world would be connected synchronously and asynchronously. • I learned that web conferences and webinars will connect educators and students around the world synchronously and asynchronously.

  18. Persuasion With Elluminate Live! live discussion and dynamic interaction to your asynchronous distance learning solution in the fastest, least expensive way possible. • Attract and retain qualified instructors leverage limited teaching resources • Increase enrollment, reaching students across town or around the world • students can: • Meet virtually for • regularly scheduled classes • group projects • ad hoc sessions

  19. Persuasion • With Web Conferencing students will • Attend regularly scheduled classes. • More student interaction and meaningful learning experiences.

  20. Decision/implementation/ Confirmation • We need to make the decision to implement this virtual classroom through Elluminate Live into our Florida Home School Program…

  21. The S-Curve The prediction is that we will see increased in student enrollment from 10% to over 30 % within three years .

  22. Adoption

  23. Laggards/ Resistance to Adoption • We had some home school community members who could not accept the privacy aspect of virtual school. • strategies to overcome Laggards resistance • We installed privacy software that would only allow community learners access.

  24. Attributes /Critical Mass • Networking-To meet critical mass we need to network with other Home School Organizations ( Roger, 2003, p. 361) ( Triabillity). • Training/Ongoing Training - Web Conferencing Companies sponsored ongoing training programs for families and staff • ( compatibility). • Compare assessment results - with nation-wide home school online communities ( Observability). • Attributes for achieving critical mass would be to network with Home School Organizations, Ongoing Training, and compare and Assess results against other Nation Wide Home School Educational programs.

  25. From Decentralized to Centralized diffusion system of Online Home School Web conferencing • Web Conferencing online home school will be piloted in our Florida Home School Community ( FHSC) to ascertain any adjustments before expanding globally.

  26. Change Agent • The Change Agent will be the Manager/director of curriculum development . He will work with a team of Educational Technicians to continue to explore , develop, and improve the Distance Learning program. Manager of FHSC Ed Technicians

  27. Critical Mass • To reach critical mass we will form Satellite Home school networks in other states and eventually globally.

  28. References, • Future U (2011). http://www.futureu.com/technology/elluminate.html • Web Conferencing Images (2011).http://www.google.com/search?q=web+conferencing&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ACAW_enUS322US322&prmd=ivnsfdl&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=TSvQTc2VIMKctwe6z9CIDg&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CE8Q_AUoAQ&biw=1259&bih=606 • Elluminate Live! :: Elluminate • Elluminate Bridges provide single-click access to the Elluminate Live! virtual classroom from within your existing and familiar LMS or CMS environment. ...www.elluminate.com/.../Elluminate.../Elluminate_Live!/?id=79 - Cached - Similar • ► • eLearning & Collaboration Solutions :: Elluminate • "As a tool for professional development, Elluminate Live! has become a real strength for the division. I've been keeping track of mileage saved. ...Elluminate Live! - Support - Free Trials - Buy NOW. • www.elluminate.com/ - Cached – Similar

  29. References, • Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press • WebConferencingZone (2011). History of Web Conferencinghttp://www.web-conferencing-zone.com/history-of-web-conferencing.htm

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