Bringing Learning to Life in an Adobe Connect Classroom

A Presentation for Statewide Teaching, Learning and ICCOC Conference

Dr. Sue Alborn-Yilek, Assistant Professor, University of Northern Iowa

Ms. Kristi Krmpotich, Graduate Student, University of Northern Iowa

March 21, 2016

Today’s Plan

● What is Adobe Connect?● Why Adobe Connect?● Planning Lesson● Strategies for

Engagement● Strategies for Support

Adobe Connect offers a convenient avenue for

students to access coursework but presents

instructional design challenges for professors.

What is Adobe Connect?

● Collaboration tool with video conferencing, app sharing, live polling, chat, whiteboards, and presentations

● Virtual meeting of students from anywhere in the world -- as long as they have a browser, Flash Player plug-in, and Internet connection -- where they can see/hear live video broadcast of the presenter, view a slide or video presentation, and interact with colleagues in discussion rooms

What Does Virtual Room Look Like?

Navigating Virtual Classroom

ED LEAD 7319

Why Adobe Connect in Our Principal and

Superintendent Programs

Instead of Other Delivery Systems?

● Graduate students highly-trained and committed teachers, principals, and/or AEA consultants who ...○ work during day and take classes

one night a week○ need flexibility○ expect high level of interaction

and engagement and efficient use of time

○ desire personalized service before, during and between class meetings

Popular in Other Programs, Too

20 Master’s and Endorsement/ Certificate Programs 27 Cohorts w/average 19 students per cohort

Planning for AC Lesson

Like any other, lesson plan must be ...● Organized● Consistent● Interactive● Supportive

Strategies for Engagement

● Digital Media● Breakout Rooms● Polls● Video

Digital Media

Slides Articles Cartoons

Digital Media

Breakout Rooms

● Small Group Discussion Groups

● Facilitator, Note-taker, Reporter

● Theory to Practice

● Large Group Reports

Breakout Rooms Example

Polls

● Open each class with a poll

● Anticipatory set (Hunter Model)

● Navigating Polls on AC

Video

● Relevant to the day’s topic

● You-Tube

● Self-Made

Strategies for Support

Instructional support● Facebook● Voxer

Technical Support

● Continuing Education

Facebook

● On-line social networking service

● Professional, secure, & private group

● Example

Voxer● Walkie-talkie app● Live & recorded audio,

text, photos● Free for smart phone,

smart watch, and/or computer (any wi-fi carrier)

● Military grade security● Example

Thank you for your attendance today!

Dr. Sue Alborn-Yilek● She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern Iowa in

the Department of Educational Leadership. A former high school principal and central office administrator, Dr. Alborn-Yilek is a frequent presenter on topics related to leadership, recruitment and retention of human capital and systems change.

Twitter: @dr_sue_ay Voxer: yalbor999 Mobile: 515.689.5455Email: susan.alborn-yilek@uni.edu

Ms. Kristi Krmpotich● Ms. Kristi Krmpotich-Degen is an aspiring principal completing

her Advanced Studies Certificate for the Principalship Licensure Program at the University of Northern Iowa. She is currently working for AEA 267 as a Special Education Consultant and previously worked as a School Administrative Manager at Pinecrest Center of Mason City Community Schools.

Twitter: @kristikrmpotichMobile: 641.512.5679

Email: kkrmpotich@aea267.k12.ia.us