Creating Dynamic Interaction in a Virtual World: Add Value to Online Classrooms through Live E-learning and Collaboration: A Demonstration

Abstract

"Creating a dynamic online environment within a virtual classroom presents a challenge for academic instructors. Integrating a synchronous dynamic to distance learning serves as an instructional delivery solution that will add value to the online environment. A demonstration of eLearning using Elluminate Live! will be conducted to highlight the benefits and limitations of eLearning and collaboration within a virtual classroom. This Web conferencing tool is built specifically for live, multimedia collaboration between students and instructors. As an experienced instructor of online courses utilizing eLearning, I will provide recommendations, observations and limitations associated with this new technology. The purpose of this demonstration is to: 1) present a model for integrating live eLearning and collaboration within online classrooms, 2) present guidelines for moderating interactive online sessions, via E-Live! 3) describe the facilitator tools available in E-Live!, 4) share student feedback on the use of eLearning in an online MBA program and 5) view student team presentations conducted in E-Live! As part of this demonstration, the group will be able to participate in an E-Live! session and view recorded E-Live! sessions conducted as part of an online MBA program. A summary of the content for each section is noted below. "