A FLVS "Chat with the Experts"

For this week's module, you will join in on a chat with one of the experts from the Florida Virtual Schools to gain a better understanding of what it means to teach "virtually." 

You should read the module and download the form for this assignment BEFORE attending the session.

If you are new or if this is your first time using Elluminate, please be sure to log in to one of the available sessions at least 20 minutes prior to the start of the session to download the needed Java component used in the session. Additionally, please be sure to sign in using your full name in order to receive full credit for this portion of this week's module. 

It is necessary to have a computer with a speaker to hear the audio portion of this chat, so please do make arrangements before hand to ensure there are no issues with sound the day of the session. Additionally, it is nice to have a microphone just in case you would like to ask questions, but this is not necessary as you can simply use the "chat" feature found within Elluminate. 

Please be sure to ask at least ONE question from the expert you are visiting with, as their experiences will be invaluable to your future career choices. 

Following are the available chat sessions. You will need to participate in ONE session to meet the requirements of this assignment. You may choose which date to attend the LIVE session.

Monday, March 15th @ 7:30PM

Tuesday, March 16th @7:30PM

Wednesday, March 17th @ 7:30PM

Thursday, March 18th @ 7:30PM

To access any one of the available sessions, please follow this link: 

https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=679&password=M.E6630641414511F3587F4658FC258C

What to Expect

When you go to Elluminate, you will be asked to enter your name for the session.  Please use your full name.

The first time you attempt to connect to a session, please take note of these possible items that may occur. 

You may need to: 

• Install Java and trust their program installation certificate. 
• Unblock Sun Microsystems program features in your firewall if you are running that type of software. 
• Enter your previously created username and password that were created during new user setup process. HINT: Your email address is usually your username for the session. 
• Enter your Internet Connection speed. For example: 

Elluminate Features 

The below figure provides an overview of the main participant activity area of elluminate, which is the CHAT Window. 

The main Elluminate window contains the following areas: (a) Participants, (b) Chat, (c) Audio, and the (d) Whiteboard or Presentation area. Within the below figure, the Moderator is presenting a diagram outlining the  features of chatting within an Elluminate session. 

You as a participant are also able to configure the look and feel of your Elluminate experience simply by clicking on any one of the available icons or buttons which range from “Save” to “Note Taking” features. 

For instance, if you’d like to change the window layout for the elluminate connection, you would click on the window layout icon or button and make your selection. 

Need More Training?

If you would like more training prior to logging into your session, please visit the Elluminate training link located at:

https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2009-06-25.1027.M.3A8024183F2D7473CFAF69B116B230.vcr

It will connect in almost the same way as it will to a live session.

Let's Go Elluminate 

Please remember to log into your elluminate session at least 20 minutes prior to the start of any session to ensure you have the needed software, and are able to connect to the presentation in a timely fashion. 

Enjoy!