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Using Technology for Fast-Track Training

Using Technology for Fast-Track Training. Presenters: Trina Gabriel Alice Jagnandan The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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Using Technology for Fast-Track Training

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  1. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Presenters: Trina Gabriel Alice Jagnandan The University of North Carolina at Greensboro “I am looking forward to working with iSchool. I am impressed with its framework and virtual infrastructure. I have worked with other online schools in the past, but I think iSchool will be my preference.” Alfreda Smith, iSchool Facilitator Southeast Halifax High School, NC

  2. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training What is iSchool?

  3. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Why Fast-track? Timing: • Legislature: Funding approved March 2007 • Recruitment: March - August • Schools: Semester began September 4, 2007

  4. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Training Goals • Create a core group for the iSchool program • Communicate the facilitator role • Provide Blackboard orientation • Demonstrate the high quality of iSchool courses • Create an open, collaborative forum • Do so at minimal cost

  5. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Challenges • Lack of technology skills • Limited experience with distance learning • Schools’ technology issues • Getting ‘buy-in’ from facilitators • Class size and continuous enrollment • TICKING CLOCK

  6. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training • 100% online, self-paced with instructor presence • Self-contained • Contains quiz, short essay, and final course evaluation • Guest access, with high school email/personal email address • Mini-version of an academic iSchool course • 20 contact hours, designed to be completed in a week • Qualifies for CEU credits • Blackboard as portal to external content link UNCG iSchool Facilitator Training

  7. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Blackboard -- Resource Information

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  11. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Outstanding Results • Approximately 400 facilitators trained to date • Created a Web 2.0 environment • On-demand training • Data-Collection

  12. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Lessons Learned • Know your audience • Assess learning outcomes • “Don’t major in the minor” • Encourage but don’t mandate • Show appreciation

  13. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Questions?

  14. Using Technology for Fast-Track Training Thank You! http://ischool.uncg.edu Trina Gabriel: tlgabrie@uncg.edu Alice Jagnandan: Alice_jagnandan@uncg.edu

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