lizk_Final Wiz Iq Ppt
- 1. WiZ iQ Presented by: Liz Kotlowski Teaching With Technology MSMC Summer 2008
- 2. WiZ iQ: Traditional classroom
- 3. WiZ iQ: Why created Prime focus was to create a user friendly online teaching platform for the education community Free alternative to expensive conferencing tools A live class module for Moodle
- 4. WiZ iQ: Purpose Connect live to others anywhere in the world to share an interactive synchronized collaborative environment known as a virtual classroom
- 5. WiZ iQ: Components Communicate live Share content Archive sessions
- 6. WiZ iQ: Components Communicate live using: 2 way video and audio with a headset or through text chat
- 7. WiZ iQ: Components Share content : Using a whiteboard with: ppt pdf files word excel image sharing
- 8. WiZ iQ: Components Archive sessions : All sessions are recorded for later review
- 9. WiZ iQ: Application Virtual Classroom: Synchronous online teaching and learning Equipped with live audio/video, text chat, document/whiteboard sharing & session recording capabilities Unlimited free use
- 10. WiZ iQ: Select features Member search: Meet other teachers/students pursuing same interests, subjects and topics as you are Connect and communicate via e-mail or through live, online virtual classroom Search by topic or simply click a tag
- 11. WiZ iQ: Teacher benefits Content sharing: Share ppt presentations with students, teachers & friends in video format online on WiZiQ Can find content created by other members or upload your own to build your content library
- 12. WiZ iQ: Assessment tool Tests: Features include – Rich collection of practice questions Questions from subject experts Quick search for topics Question sharing with friends Key benefits – Practice & master your subject Compare performance with peers Fresh set questions each time Ask for guidance from experts
- 13. WiZ iQ: Spotlight Teachers can promote themselves by hosting public sessions Online webinars are public sessions by expert teachers on a variety of education experts Synchronous interaction with teachers in online discussions can be useful for learning; recording are always available
- 14. WiZ iQ: Advantages More engaging for students Realistic simulations, animations and movies Students collaborate with each other Supports variety of learning styles Allows students to learn using format that suits them Allows expansion of lesson beyond the confines of the classroom Can continue discussion outside the classroom Especially useful to reach “ quiet” students
- 15. WiZ iQ: Disadvantages Teachers find it difficult to overcome their own values to explore new possibilities for engaging students There is a definite learning curve if using for the first time Time consuming to set up virtual classroom and assessment questions Test questions on site may not be aligned to your specific curriculum
- 16. WiZ iQ: Electrochemistry video
- 17. WiZ iQ: Resources - Virtual Classroom video