Event Name - 000_Opening Remarks (WRC867202) Solomon Isiorho: You got to have flexible fingers to do this typing thing Gail Rathbun: I want to remind all presenters to download and read the presenter information. You are responsible for recording your session and saving it. Gail Rathbun: Sam, our designer and tech nology consultant has joined us. Gail Rathbun: Sam, do you wnat to say anything to our group? Samantha Birk: Hello! and welcome! Gail Rathbun: Sam, I promoted you to a presenter Samantha Birk: I hope everyone enjoys the conference Samantha Birk: great! Samantha Birk: Is everyone getting the hang of Centra? Solomon Isiorho: Sam has disappeared from the list to the left Barbara Berger: What should we know about centra (briefly) Shelley Aley: Should our presentations use voice, or can we just use chat? Samantha Birk: Let me answer Barbara's question first... Iskandar Hack: We're only using chat this year. Solomon Isiorho: Sorry, I see her in the presenters corner Shelley Aley: I'm glad that we are just using chat this year, but I can see how cool it will be to use the voice feature in the future. Samantha Birk: Centra is an online web-conferencing application that is used a lot in the business world. Samantha Birk: They have joined with IPFW to offer this conference and we are thrilled with this partnership Barbara Berger: ok Barbara Berger: I meant a far as user tips are concerned Samantha Birk: It does have the ability to do voice over IP, but as Iskandar pointed out, we are only using Chat this year, but it does offer some tools Samantha Birk: that can enrich the presentations. Samantha Birk: Such as a whiteboard Samantha Birk: the ability to do some polling, etc. all those tools are at the top of the presentation window Gail Rathbun: May I add something? Barbara Berger: this chat window is covering the main window Samantha Birk: as a participant, it is easy to use Chun-Ming Ou: If we could use more tools(except for chat)--that will be great... Gail Rathbun: Minimize and re-size your windows Samantha Birk: an you can change the size and shape of the chat window by mousing over the edges to the get arrow and then clicking and dragging the sides Gail Rathbun: Sam, does the presenter have the ability to turn off all mics so that the presentation can be given without interjection? People can raise their hands, right? Samantha Birk: humm...not sure...let me check. Gail Rathbun: Hi, gregge. We're getting info about using Centra. Can you introduce yourself? Barbara Berger: when I click on the green check mark it puts a check by Chun-MingO Chun-Ming Ou: Ya, i hve been "doubled" Samantha Birk: people can always send a chat message, but yes there is the hand-raising feature...managing the chat is up to the presenter and the participants Barbara Berger: what does that mean? gregg elkins: My name is gregg elkins and I'm an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University, Carbdondale. I've been teaching online for quite a few years. Gail Rathbun: I have just removed the mic on everyone and I see that solomon just said yes Joyce D. Meyer: Oh, hi -- I'm from Illinois, too Gail Rathbun: Gregg, then maybe you can be of some assistance here! Chun-Ming Ou: Hi,Greeg Samantha Birk: I have just asked Joe Gallucci, our Centra engagement manager to join us. He will be here in just a few moments Joyce D. Meyer: Parkland in Champaign gregg elkins: Hi Joyce, Gail and all. Gail Rathbun: Hey Jim you get twice the spice! Barbara Berger: hello Chun-Ming Ou: YA.....well....I am wondering why... Barbara Berger: right -- do you see the laughter sign? Chun-Ming Ou: I set out and come back. Chun-Ming Ou: Ya! Gail Rathbun: Once again I am going to remind presenters to use the Presenters package available on the www.ipfw.edu/tohe web site and to refer also to the Centra web site. Solomon Isiorho: :) Chun-Ming Ou: and clapping hand sign..That's Cool! Joyce D. Meyer: Thanks, Iskander and Gail, for your patience Barbara Berger: right, but it's not associated with my name!! Gail Rathbun: Hi, Joe, thank you for joining us. We are answering technical questions. I hope you have been able to read the opening remarks. Please introduce yourself Barbara Berger: heh heh, Chun!! Shelley Aley: I've enjoyed the session so far, but I have to go teach. I'll be back throughout the conference. This introduction helped me see how things are supposed to work. Hope to "see" you all soon in other sessions. Thanks to the technical support. This is really fun. Gail Rathbun: Joe Gallucci, thanks for joining us Joe Gallucci: Hello Gail et al...My name is Joe Gallucci Iskandar Hack: I have a meeting to attend, hope everyone enjoys the conference. I will be in a good number of the sessions. Joyce D. Meyer: me, too -- see all later Gail Rathbun: Joe, I want to know if presenters can have the room "quiet" if they choose and take questions from raised hands. Joe Gallucci: I have the chat session open and I will go back to review the opening remarks. Barbara Berger: is Joe the technical expert? Iskandar Hack: Gail, be sure to save the session when finished. Gail Rathbun: Joe is our Centra expert Joe Gallucci: Presenters cannot control chat. Chat is designed to allow participants to asks questions without having to use Voice. Barbara Berger: Hi, Joe -- why don't I appear in the Participants window? Joe Gallucci: Barbara - if you are in the session, you should appear at the top of your list of participants. Deborah Conklin: looking forward to the conference...gotta go Barbara Berger: nope: Chun-MingO is at the top Barbara Berger: Gail doesn't see me either Joe Gallucci: Do you have both the Chat window and the Centra Symposium window open as well? Barbara Berger: yes, is there some other way? gregg elkins: I don't see you on the participants list either Barbara.I have both windows open. Gail Rathbun: So somehow Barbara slipped in Gail Rathbun: Shelly G. Are you OK? Joe Gallucci: No...Can I recommend closing out of the session and going back to the schedule page to attend again. Gail Rathbun: I'll stay here. Barbara Berger: ok Joe Gallucci: when you return to the session - you can open the Chat window and go to the Action menu at the top and select REFRESH . t Joyce D. Meyer: test 123 Joe Gallucci: This will get you all of the information back in your chat window from previous discussions. Joe Gallucci: Gail..I will also stay here and wait for Barbara to return. Gail Rathbun: Hi, worth, you missed all the fun. Worth Weller: dang, fujn? Worth Weller: you can see I'm a terrbily messy typist Gail Rathbun: Can you read the chat log Worth Weller: how do i do that? Barbara Berger: it signs me on as Chun Barbara Berger: did you see that? Worth Weller: Hi Chun! Barbara Berger: (sorry to interrupt) Barbara Berger: No! I'm Barbara!! Worth Weller: kidding Joe Gallucci: Barbara...I will check your user account. It might just be that your display name is incorrect. Barbara Berger: heh heh Worth Weller: :-) Gail Rathbun: Have you read the presenters materials. :-) You are responsible for saving your chat session. Make sure the little traffic light on the right end of the menu bar is greeen. Afterwards use the File menu on the chat window to save. Use the session code number in the file name. Barbara Berger: thanx, Joe Gail Rathbun: I think that Barbar's display name is Chun-MingO Worth Weller: I've read so much stuff I'm just plain lost! Barbara Berger: what an interesting name, Worth Worth Weller: but the chat log will be available after the session, right? Joe Gallucci: Barbara - you are now back to being Barbara. The next time you attend an event...you will be displayed as Barbara. Worth Weller: two family last names, from North Carolina and Ohio Gail Rathbun: Worth, just go to the Leader Quick reference card. The chat will be available if you save it. Worth Weller: cool - I've got that card right here. Thanks Worth Weller: so, how many people are registered for this conference? Barbara Berger: Gail, you say, "Make sure the little traffic light on the right end of the menu bar is greeen." I don't see a traffic light Gail Rathbun: Worth, refer to the instructions for saving that I just gave you. Gail Rathbun: Barbara, that is only available to the presenter. Worth Weller: that must be there only if you are the presenter? Barbara Berger: sigh** Samantha Birk: IMPORTANT for Presenters---Please make sure when you save the chat log, that you save it with your session number and email it to the TOHE@ipfw.edu so we can make it available in the archives under the catalog link Gail Rathbun: Worth and Barbara, yes. Make sure it is on then save after your session Worth Weller: gotcha Sam - thanks Worth Weller: boy, there sure is a lot to remeber - gets harder as you get older! :-) Gail Rathbun: Hi, Chris H. Can you introduce yourself Worth Weller: I just got out of a class, and I'm always a million miles away at that point, anyhow Worth Weller: maybe he/she is lurking? Gail Rathbun: It takes a while for the response. Chris Huang: Boy, those text do seem tiny. Hi, everybody. Gail Rathbun: Chris, where are you from? Chris Huang: Kent State U. Chris Huang: And you Gail? Chris Huang: Are you the host? Gail Rathbun: Ah, so you must know Jim? Chris Huang: Yes Chris Huang: In fact we were just talking on the phone. Gail Rathbun: Yes, I am Gail Rathbun, Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Chun-Ming Ou: I am back...Hi, Chris, Chris Huang: I finally get in after hours of phone calls. Chris Huang: Hi, Jim. Worth Weller: of Roger Rabbit fame! Chun-Ming Ou: Hi, everyone! Chris Huang: The text is too small. Chris Huang: I need to lower my resolution. Gail Rathbun: Good problem solving! Chris Huang: Thx. Worth Weller: What does the microphone besies our name mean? some don't have it Gail Rathbun: I just noticed that users are supposed to be able to save the chat log themselves. The option is checked. Gail Rathbun: Microphones apply only when there is voice IP. Chun-Ming Ou: Yes..we can save the chat log. Worth Weller: but since I came after muy class, and i want to know what all the "fun" was, I'll want to go back to the TOHE site and find your log, right Gail? Chris Huang: Jim, I called Carrie half an hour ago. I think she should be in FPDC by now. Gail Rathbun: The log wont be there yet until I save it, send it to tohe@ipfw.edu and Sam uploads it. Yes, I thought it was auomatic, too. Chris Huang: Don't see Chip here yet. Worth Weller: back to the microphones - I see them besides some names, but not besides Sheely, Solomon, and Gregge - are they here? Worth Weller: Shelly, not Sheely - sorry gregg elkins: Hi Worth, I'm here. Worth Weller: Hi Gregg - where are you from? Gail Rathbun: Technically, they are here but they are not paying attention to the session. They are away but have not put a symbol to signify their status. Joe Gallucci: Worth...the presenter controls who has the microphones. So Gail can distribute the microphone as well as take them away. Worth Weller: out for coffee!! Chris Huang: Question: How do I know if my friend is in the room, or step out resting?? Samantha Birk: can you explain what the mics are for? Gail Rathbun: Hi, Pat, you were here as Katherine before:-) Worth Weller: if there is no voice, then what is the microphone for? Chris Huang: For example, Is Chun Ming still in the room? Barbara Berger: no Barbara Berger: but Barbara is Chris Huang: How do you know? I still see him at the Participants list. Barbara Berger: just looks like Chun Gail Rathbun: How's that for idnetity swapping Joe Gallucci: The microphone not only allows participants to use the voice, but also to use some of the other tools that are available (i.e. markup tools on a whiteboard, highlighters,etc.) Worth Weller: ah, technology - can't live without it, and can't live with it at times! Barbara Berger: heh heh Barbara Berger: will sign off and back on a third time Gail Rathbun: Bye barbara Chris Huang: Hey, that's a famous quote. Chris Huang: about the technology. Worth Weller: lol - I think it's a wife joke actually Gail Rathbun: Pat, were you here as Katherine? Gail Rathbun: Henny Youngman gregg elkins: Southern Illin ois University Carbondale Patrick Ashton: Yes, but I've decided to be me today. Worth Weller: cool Chris Huang: Ok, I guess I'll be back here for the noon session. see you all in a bit. Chris Huang: Saiyonara. Worth Weller: it's good to be "me" Pat - keeps one centered! Gail Rathbun: Dear participants, are there other questions that you would like answered while Sam and Joe are here? Worth Weller: by Chris - see you at noon Worth Weller: I'm statisfied that everything is working, at least, thanks, Gail gregg elkins: I do have a question Patrick Ashton: So will voice be used in any of the sessions? Worth Weller: was the editor of Innovate going to talk later this morning? Gail Rathbun: Hi, Rosemary. Can you introduce yourself? We are getting technical questions answered by our experts Shelly Gilliland: OK - I am finally here...a little slow...and I'm in Warsaw so... Samantha Birk: Patrick...not this year. We will just be using Chat Joe Gallucci: Gregg...did you have a question? Gail Rathbun: Voice will not be used. Jim is on planes and trains today and can't join us. He has some great webcasts going at Innovate. gregg elkins: The Centra chat client does not seem to allow for ease of movement from one room to another. Am I missing something? Can we add multiple rooms to go back and forth from? Can we be in mutiple rooms at the same time? Worth Weller: Hi Shelly Gail Rathbun: Gregg, you can only be in one room at a time. Patrick Ashton: Wow! Just like real life! I've gone to so many conferences where I wanted to bilocate. gregg elkins: That is intersting. I was hoping to be participating on the multitasking level. Gail Rathbun: Me too, Gregg. I already tried it Worth Weller: yeah - this is slow enough I want to be checking my e-mail! gregg elkins: agreed worth Worth Weller: actually the repsone time is pretty quick - it's just you gotta think what to say and then type it! Worth Weller: I did a MA thesis on this gregg elkins: I have attended this conference for a number of years. This time I actually cancelled my classes, so I could attend like a f2f conference. Worth Weller: you get one-quarter the amount of words in as youcan do with verbal talking, in the same time, if that Gail Rathbun: Rosemary, where are you from? Worth Weller: took me 120 pages to discover that! Gail Rathbun: Gregg, I really appreciate your loyalty and value your feedback. gregg elkins: Thanks, Gail. Shelly Gilliland: C'mon now, Worth... you and I can type faster than we can talk! Worth Weller: lol Solomon Isiorho: strokes his chin Chun-Ming Ou: As for the typing, it is a problem to me Worth Weller: lol Solomon Isiorho: :) join the club Shelly Gilliland: When I was TAing for Kathy Trier (SOC S161) we used online chats (6-10 students per group) and we had very intelligent conversations. Worth Weller: are you a messy tupist, like me? Gail Rathbun: If any of you are presenting, please do read the Symposium Leader tips. Also remind participants to complete the evaluation form. The future of this event is at stake. Solomon Isiorho: you bet Solomon Isiorho: really? Gail Rathbun: Rosemary, Do you have any questions? Shelly Gilliland: I can see, however, how the typing could be an issue. You do get used to "going back" and picking up the thread of the conversation, though. And pretty soon it becomes second nature. Solomon Isiorho: :) Gail Rathbun: Hi, Barbara, Now you are you! Chun-Ming Ou: Yes..I agree Worth Weller: yes - this is something one becomes acclimated too - I'm going to try it again in the spring semester, after a year of being frustrated with VISTA's chat Barbara Berger: hi again! Barbara Berger: my screen shows that chun is away!! Chun-Ming Ou: I am using the Vista right now... Barbara Berger: but I see he's here Worth Weller: does chat work for you Chun? Barbara Berger: what is a vista? Gail Rathbun: Yes, he has done the proper thing and "stepped out". When you present, remind participants to do this. Chun-Ming Ou: Ya...strange, right?? Chun-Ming Ou: Yes. Chat is OK for me..however, typing is an issue. Worth Weller: VISTA is a distance learning teaching platform Chun-Ming Ou: As an international student, I have to "polish" my typing skill to follow all of you Gail Rathbun: I returned to what Shelly said and I would like to know what the rules and protocols were for her chat groups. Chun-Ming Ou: Vista is quite popular in my classes Barbara Berger: as in WebCT Vista? Worth Weller: Thanks Chun - I think my only issue was i didn't understand how important the right JAVA download was and didn't know to explain this to my students. Worth Weller: be right back - I just brewed a cup of coffee!! Solomon Isiorho: sips hot chocolate Chun-Ming Ou: Yes. I have problems if I don't turn off my Internet Security as using Vista Chun-Ming Ou: Pop-up is an issue, too Chun-Ming Ou: It is never easy to get in the Vista, right? Barbara Berger: I still don't understand what Vista is vis a vis Centra Gail Rathbun: Worth is presenting at 11 am today, I think and I am sure he will be talking about some of the issues he is alluding to here. Chun-Ming Ou: "self-establishement"(Wow! I have been in the Vista!) Shelly Gilliland: Gail... the rules were pretty informal, actually. The instructor (or TA) "led" the chat and the students were to 'talk' as they would in a classroom. Gail Rathbun: Barbara, Centra is our conference service provider. WebCT Vista is our CMS. Shelly Gilliland: I am confused! Is Worth presenting at 11am Indiana time or noon? Samantha Birk: 12noon Indiana time Chun-Ming Ou: ET time is 12:00, right? Samantha Birk: yes... Chun-Ming Ou: mm... Worth Weller: thanks, Shelly Gail Rathbun: Shelly, check the schedule. We are now on EST Chun-Ming Ou: I see.. Samantha Birk: Gail...we have about 10 more minutes...does anyone have any other questions? Worth Weller: oh do I hate being confused about time issues; I can never figure out what fall back or fall forwrd means; give me an old sun dial anytime! Gail Rathbun: The time is now 10:36 or thereabouts Chun-Ming Ou: What are the guidelines for the online discussion, like this? I have been interested in this issuse for a while Worth Weller: so do I come in in 24 minutes or 84 minutes? Joe Gallucci: I need to step out...are there any other questions for me? Joe Gallucci: Sam...you know how to reach me if you need to. Shelly Gilliland: thanks for clarifying Sam. Worth - I think you are "ON" at noon (North Manchester time!). Samantha Birk: Thanks Joe for your help gregg elkins: I hope to see many of you in future sessions. Nice meeting you. Gail Rathbun: If there are no more questions I will end the session. Thanks to Joe and Sam Worth Weller: thanks, Shelly, you be me pal! Chun-Ming Ou: See you soon Solomon Isiorho: bye Worth Weller: by all - have a nice day Gail Rathbun: Restiani, Welcome. Shelly Gilliland: Cool, Worth... hope to be back on in at noon... if I can get to campus and get logged in and going by then. You can start without me! LOL Gail Rathbun: Rosemary, do you need any questions answered? Gail Rathbun: Rosemary and Barbara, I see that you are still here. Can I help you? Solomon Isiorho: They could be gone but did not sign off. Samantha Birk: I think Solomon is right.... Gail Rathbun: OK Solomon. I'm going to save the session and get going. Samantha Birk: I will save the chat log Solomon Isiorho: Okay