After viewing scene 1 of the scenario, I noticed that the school has very outdated resouces. The computers are really old and do not support much of any type of software. The first step the principal took was a good one, purchacing new and more advanced computers. I would also recommend that the school gets more information on the software requirements of Elluminate to ensure that the software will be easily installed on the computers purchased. Listed below are the Minimum System Requirements of Elluminate:
All clients are required to have:
Java versions 1.5 or 1.6
20 MB free disk space
Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset (or telephone for Telephony users)
28.8 Kbps Internet connection
In addition to the above requirements, each server requires the following:
Windows Client
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Pentium III 1 GHz processor
256 MB RAM
Macintosh Client
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5
G4, G5 or Intel Processor
256 MB RAM
Solaris Client
Solaris 10
UltraSPARC 500 MHz
256 MB RAM
Linux Client
Red Hat Linux (RHEL4), Novell SUSE 10
Pentium III 1 GHz processor
256 MB RAM
Futhermore, I would recommend that the school gets technology teacher or coordinator to assist with the software, hardware, and technology needs of the school and to help students who would like to take virtual classes.
Here are three websites I would recommend the school to look at.
1) http://www.elluminate.com/index.jsp- this website will provide the school with more information on the Elluminate Software so that the school know exactly what to purchase.
2) http://www.inacol.org/resources/docs/NACOL_PDforVSandOlnLrng.pdf- this is a report that examines the types of professional developments necessary to implement successful online learning initiatives.
3) http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1094- this is an article that discusses ways administrators can create effective virtual school programs.
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I was exploring one of your links – the one to iNacol that identified itself as a 501(c)(3) organization (a non-profit). (I believed they were discussed in our last lecture.) I found within their site a nice source of research http://www.inacol.org/resources/research.php. As you suggest this would be useful to the school attempting to provide online options for their students. High-speed Internet is also a good recommendation. It might even be mandatory in this situation.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way. I had initially suggested high speed internet but them I noticed that an internet connection is already a requirement so I removed it. But you are right, they would need high speed internet to offer successful virtual classes.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed having parents use the internet to keep tabs on their child. It is really good to be able to communicate in a timely fashion. I can't believe how much this has helped students keep on track. Good communication is a real key to student success with all stakeholders.
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