Preliminary Trial 8th April 2011 - this is a major milestone to try out the technology and to assess its suitability for the audience. Friday the 8th of April gave us an opportunity to trial three delivery modes for comparison purposes.
Session 1 (approx 1 hr)
Vortex Flow meters--delivered in the classroom in the standard manner--projecting the workbook onto a screen and using it as a basis for the lesson.
Session 2 (approx 2 hrs)
Magnetic Flow meters--delivered in class, but using a PowerPoint presentation rather than the workbook and finishing with a short (4 minute) video linked from the PP.
Session 3 (approx 1 hr)
Ultra-sonic Flow meters-- delivered via video-conference using PowerPoint, some drawing on the screen with a tablet and pen, and with another short video as an introduction rather than a summary.
Technology did not let us down, although we had to re-configure the video-conference to be able to show the video. (Video-conferences can be set up to deliver either clarity or movement). We initially had clarity as the default setting due to the heavy use of PowerPoint, however this setting made the video almost unwatchable. Once re-configured the video was by all accounts okay. Even in this mode the clarity for the Powerpoint slides was acceptable as we hade gone for large text summarising the points we needed to make rather than smaller, more detailed, text.
Interactive components using Zing and Person Response systems are yet to be integrated into the delivery.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Zing and Keeypad technologies at work in RMIT
RMIT has integrated "Zing" and "Keeypad" technologies as part of teaching and learning initiatives. Suitability of these for Dual-trade training is being reviewed.
Zing Technology
Under Learning and Teaching Investment Funding (LTIF funding) Zing technology was tried out in RMIT. In 2008, the project involved video streaming with Zing technology. Training was delivered successfully through video conferencing simultaneously in classrooms across Victoria. Feed back from the client, th eElectrical Electronic Industry Training Pty Ltd, and staff has been extremely positive. EEIT have indicated that there is greate potential to extend the pilot to deliver a wide range of industry-base courses.
In 2009, as follow up to the above project, "Global Green Electrician" project was carried out. Mandatory Installation Testing Fundamentals course using innovative training techniques incorporating a number of elearning technologies was delivered. Once more Zing technology was used in videoconferencing environment. The Electrical Regulator, Energy Safe Victoria, is a major supporter of the Global Green electrician program. Ken Gardiner, CEO, Engergy Safe Victoria, has indicated his strong support for the project, which will involve a partnership arrangement between RMIT and th eElectrical Trade Union and a range of other organisations.
These technologies which have been tried with success will be used for Dual-Trade project funded by Australian Flexible Learning Framework initiative.
KeePad Technology
Keeypad (also known as Student Response Meters, Personal Response Systems - PRS; Response ware etc). It is here for you to see.
PRS Trial: A trial of Keepad was run in Bundoora campus during Semester 2, 2008. It combined students from across six programs.from the School of Medical Sciences.
Students have difficulty engaging in large lectures, and staff cannot easily gauge students' understanding. As one tool to help over come this, Student Respons Meters were install in one of RMIT's lecture theatres. These allow the lecturer to preset multiple choice format questions and combine the students' responses graphically. Each stduent had access to a keypad, through which they register their preferred answer/s. The system then tallies the responses and creates a combined graphical / numeric output so that the total response of the class is displayed. Depending on the teaching format, lecturers can explain the correct answer and incorrect answers and re-cover material that may have been mis-understood. Students can gauge their progress and understanding while staff have the opportunity to immediately determine the effectiveness of their teaching.
A follow survey found that 94% of students reported having the SRMs had made their learning experience more enjoyable and that they participated more in class.
Zing Technology
Under Learning and Teaching Investment Funding (LTIF funding) Zing technology was tried out in RMIT. In 2008, the project involved video streaming with Zing technology. Training was delivered successfully through video conferencing simultaneously in classrooms across Victoria. Feed back from the client, th eElectrical Electronic Industry Training Pty Ltd, and staff has been extremely positive. EEIT have indicated that there is greate potential to extend the pilot to deliver a wide range of industry-base courses.
In 2009, as follow up to the above project, "Global Green Electrician" project was carried out. Mandatory Installation Testing Fundamentals course using innovative training techniques incorporating a number of elearning technologies was delivered. Once more Zing technology was used in videoconferencing environment. The Electrical Regulator, Energy Safe Victoria, is a major supporter of the Global Green electrician program. Ken Gardiner, CEO, Engergy Safe Victoria, has indicated his strong support for the project, which will involve a partnership arrangement between RMIT and th eElectrical Trade Union and a range of other organisations.
These technologies which have been tried with success will be used for Dual-Trade project funded by Australian Flexible Learning Framework initiative.
KeePad Technology
Keeypad (also known as Student Response Meters, Personal Response Systems - PRS; Response ware etc). It is here for you to see.
PRS Trial: A trial of Keepad was run in Bundoora campus during Semester 2, 2008. It combined students from across six programs.from the School of Medical Sciences.
Students have difficulty engaging in large lectures, and staff cannot easily gauge students' understanding. As one tool to help over come this, Student Respons Meters were install in one of RMIT's lecture theatres. These allow the lecturer to preset multiple choice format questions and combine the students' responses graphically. Each stduent had access to a keypad, through which they register their preferred answer/s. The system then tallies the responses and creates a combined graphical / numeric output so that the total response of the class is displayed. Depending on the teaching format, lecturers can explain the correct answer and incorrect answers and re-cover material that may have been mis-understood. Students can gauge their progress and understanding while staff have the opportunity to immediately determine the effectiveness of their teaching.
A follow survey found that 94% of students reported having the SRMs had made their learning experience more enjoyable and that they participated more in class.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Have you seen Hamilton Spectator?
Students from Cert IV in Electrical / Instrumentation program, offered in RMIT Hamilton campus, share a good laugh with Lecturer Shane Cramer. This article appeared on Hamilton Spectator on Tuesday, the 5th April 2011.
Summary of Meeting held on 17/03/2011
Brief inserted into blog
The Team observed the scope of the project has changed slightly to include competency related to flow measurement. Hence new list for Introduction to Instrumentation Stream Core: Selected competencies to be the five measurement based competencies. UEENEEI001, UEENEEI002, UEENEEI003, UEENEEI004, UEENEEI005 and UEENEEI004 (Solve problems in flow measurement systems) selected to be the first competency to be trialled, topic Ultrasonic flow meters.
Staff skills in the area of interactive technology was discussed and concluded that the team members need training in Black Board, Elluminate Live and video-conferencing. Shane Cramer, Deborah Weber and Tony Robins are to enrol in the next Elluminate Live! (basic) training session on 25th March, 2011. The course is designed to introduce staff to Elluminate Live! provides an online classroom environment where presentations can be conducted, and allows participants to communicate via Blackboard.
Graham Williams to unpack the competency to map the Learning and Teaching requirements for the competency. And also match lesson sequence to interactive components being prepared.
Graham Williams to unpack the competency to map the Learning and Teaching requirements for the competency. And also match lesson sequence to interactive components being prepared.
Brief of Meeting held on 15/03/2011
Shane Cramer: Suggest minimise duplication between what I and Graham do. I have started Flow competency with the Hamilton group; will Check the availability of video-conference facilities at Hamilton on the 13th May 2011.
Graham W will check availability of Swagelok to deliver customised training to Hamilton students on the 8th April 2011, review videos offered by Endress & Hauser and provide sample ppt to Tony Robins.
Tony Robins will convert Grahams ppt to interactive format; explore recording Shane’s tablet session and loading onto Blackboard. Tony has applied for Blackboard shell creation.
Team discussed lesson sequence to ensure that interactive components are merged nicely to support smooth delivery of the topic.
Next meeting Thursday 17th March to confirm items identified at this meeting.
Summary of meeting held on 28/02/2011
Brief inserted into blog
Graham William inserted a new competency into training sequence as it fits into Hamilton delivery sequence. Online documentation and external resources (12 videolets) are being reviewed for suitability. Lesson plan will be altered include this new competency and the resources being considered.
Rose and David are harnessing resources (staff as well as others) to ensure compliance to project timelines.
Tony Robins is getting Blackboard shell setup. He is also liaising with Nursing to learn from their experience of video-conferencing. In addition will explore online whiteboard and tablet and pen technologies.
Goal of project is to use Elliminate and Blackboard as the Portal.
Summary of Meeting hled on 16/02/2011
Change of Project Manager: David Bell has assemed the role of Project Manager. Rose Charles has moved to Program Manager's position (for Electrical Trade).
Rose and David to negotiate with Graham re teacher release (back fill hours/times) and modify allocation of Action Plan hours per project as per discussions.
Rose and David to negotiate with Graham re teacher release (back fill hours/times) and modify allocation of Action Plan hours per project as per discussions.
David to modify action plan to reflect E-Works requirement for 1 competency to be developed and trialled by the end of June 2011.
Vaidhee to maintain reporting and invoicing schedules
Graham to book portable Lectopia equipment for use with Hamilton based students during their first block release.
The team would like to look into the possibility of a permanent setup in the Instrumentation area.
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