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Enhancing Inclusivity Through Synchronous Online Teaching at University of Hertfordshire

Learn about the University of Hertfordshire's online synchronous teaching strategy using Adobe Connect, integration to StudyNet, features & benefits, user experiences, and feedback mechanisms. Explore how Connect replicates real classroom settings, promotes student engagement, and improves pass rates through interactive tutorials. Discover usage scenarios, advantages, and challenges faced by students and instructors. Share your opinions and feedback to help enhance online teaching practices.

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Enhancing Inclusivity Through Synchronous Online Teaching at University of Hertfordshire

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  1. Inclusivity through synchronous online teaching Fang Lou* and Dominic Bygate Learning and Teaching Institute, University of Hertfordshire * School of Life and Medical Sciences

  2. Overview of UH online synchronised teaching • Licence started over four years ago • Moving from Elluminate (Collaborate) to Adobe Connect • Changing of the management system • Integration to StudyNet • Widened usage of the tool

  3. Screen View (presenter) Video Attendees File sharing Chat window Notes

  4. What can Connect do? • Type text message in ‘Chat’ • Audio (headphone/microphone) • Video camera • Show opinions (agree/slow down…) • Share files, documents (PowerPoint, Word, PDF) and application • Poll and Quiz • Breakout rooms • Record

  5. Book a virtual teaching room • StudyNet module site • Teaching Resources • Add options • Book online session or • Book online seminar • Meeting room TBA • Link activated on time

  6. Book an online meeting room • StudyNet • My portal • My Online Meetings

  7. How do people use it? • Lectures and seminars • Tutorials • Formative feedback (Computer Science) • Group discussion (Creative Arts) • Exam board (Creative Arts) • Placement visit (LMS) • Vivas (LMS) • Staff training (HRD, LMS) • Staff meeting (HRD, LTI)

  8. Benefits of using Connect? • Replicates the real classroom settings more closely than any other tools • Simultaneous use of webcam and teaching material • Allows students to give their own live presentations • No need to travel • The students liked it, and the module pass rate has improved as a result of the interactive tutorials • Recorded session allows all students to watch • Students could ask a question and get instant feedback – more likely to do so

  9. Disadvantages? • Some students’ connections were not clear enough to hear what they were saying. • It is a problem not being able to enter the classroom before the scheduled time. • It is a problem not being able to start a session whenever I want • It is a shame that students cannot book a virtual classroom themselves

  10. Your opinions

  11. Your feedback Please go to LTI Knowledge Exchange site for more information: Please tell us know what you think: F.Lou@herts.ac.uk D.Bygate@herts.ac.uk

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