LauraMM: BJ has kindly agreed to give us a tour this session BjB: I'm going to fill in for Mark as best I can...hopefully, David will help StephenM: Great we are all ready BjB . o O ( since I'm also leading a discussion in another room ) BjB: I'm an art teacher in Pennsylvania and a helpdesk volunteer for Tapped In BjB: what I'm going to do is give you a quick tour of the main features of the interface DavidWe: I'm David Weksler. I help teachers learn more about educational technology DavidWe: I'm in New Jersey, near New York City. We started a big web site for Math Eduction 12 years ago - some of you may know the Math Forum - www.mathforum.org JeanneL: very cool site BjB: David is going to give you a brief description of the student campus DavidWe: You all understand that this is an online center for teacher professaional development DavidWe: Something like 18,000 teachers around the world use TappedIn for professional development DavidWe: This is a virtual campus DavidWe: THere are multiple buildings on the campus; we are in the main TappedIn building DavidWe: In addition, teachers can bring K-12 students into TappedIn, IN A SAFE and CONTROLLED WAY DavidWe: Questions? BarbF: no DavidWe nods SharonSG: Not, yet. JustineS: not yet StephenM: Tell us how students used tappedin? DavidWe: So, teachers can set up student accounts for their students to come into TappedIn - students land directly in the Student Activity Campus (SAC) DavidWe . o O ( Center*, not Campus, excuse me ) JustineS: what can they do there DavidWe: I think students may be doing many things here, depending on how their teachers want to use the enviroment DavidWe: Let me share with you the starting page for how students come into TappedIn DavidWe: http://tappedin.org/tappedin/web/help/students.jsp DavidWe: You'll notice that URL is in blue (not black) text DavidWe: It is clickable DavidWe: You will get another web page opening BarbF: should we click now DavidWe: If you DON'T get another web page and you are using Windows, hold down the Control key when you click on it. DavidWe: WHy don't you take a look at that page - I just wanted to point it out, to let you know that a lot of your initial questions may be answered already, online StephenM: good question Barb. DavidWe: Why don't you take a look, now DavidWe: When you click on it, if you can arrange the windows so you can overlap the chat window... MarkS enters sheepishly DavidWe: Just starting the tour, Mark, feel free to do whatever MarkS: sorry folks MarkS: another meeting went over DavidWe: I just showed the students.jsp page... BarbF: Can you put that up again ... DavidWe: And explained that teachers are bringing students into TappedIn for various reasons DavidWe: http://tappedin.org/tappedin/web/help/students.jsp BarbF: it won't let me scroll up BarbF: thanks DavidWe: Barb, and others, you may want to DETACH your chat window SusanPi joined the room. DavidWe: That means going to the ACTIONS menu, and choosing DETACH DavidWe: This will let you resize the chat window (and make it bigger) so more of the text is visible as it starts to scroll by DavidWe hopes that instruction is clear BarbF: I've done it MarkS: sorry I'm late. lets go on with the tour DavidWe: Good job, Barb RachelBe: done LauraMM: thanks Mark DavidWe hands the tour guide wand to Mark StephenM: got it DavidWe: Good job, folks LauraMM: Thanks David and BJ! MarkS: so has everyone clicked on the Tapped In tab at the top for the campus map? StephenM: no SharonSG: no LynnHou: yes MarkS: feel frre to try that you you get an overview of the campus MarkS: we have 18,000 members and several thousand rooms in about 11 buildings EllenF: ever time some talks online, my computer freezes BjB . o O ( a reminder that a building is a passageway. If you click on a building you will move to that location ) MarkS: hmm, ellen are you at home or in a direct line MarkS: oops dont click on the buildings! MarkS: they are teleporters KristinJM: too late Mark! DavidWe . o O ( "Scotty, beam me up" ) MarkS grins MarkS: so are there questions now or should we talk about other features LauraMM: good job getting back Kristin MarkS . o O ( ? ) JeanneL: How do we know what all the initials mean? EllenF: at home MarkS: you can see the names of all the tenant organizations when you click the tenents menu option at the top MarkS: first click Tapped In tab, then tenants JustineS: i am not finding tenant KristinJM: can't find tenants JeanneL: I can't seem to find tenants either DavidWe: I don't have a tenant menu, Mark MarkS: I hink Laura's group should follow me to another room so we can clear reception StephenM: I don't see it either Justine MarkS: David yes we do BjB: Mark, they're detached MarkS: ohhhhh MarkS: then they need ot close the chat window to reattach DavidWe smiles at Mark LauraMM: ok Mark, which room would you like us to go to? StephenM: Can't we just chose attach? BjB: yes, Stephen MarkS: lets all go to the Treehouse conference room ok?lets go to the Treehouse conf roomlllllFF MarkS: oops DavidWe will help guide folks to TreeHouse if...Mark goes ahead SusanPi: How? MarkS: to get there click ON THIS FLOOR on the left side menu SusanPi: ok MarkS: then click the little open door icon next to the room name BjB . o O ( it's also a featured passageway ) KristinJM: where is on this floor BjB: Kristin, type /join MarkS LynnHou: I don't know how to get to the Treehouse either, and I don't see on this floor DavidWe: To join Mark, type /join MarkS KristinJM: confused DavidWe: It's okay, we're here to help, Kristin, Lynn DavidWe . o O ( /join MarkS ) DavidWe: Start with the / Room: TreeConf MarkS: I'm going to use my megaphone so you can hear better MarkS: OK SO IN HERE I WILL SHOW YOU THE IMPORTANT ROOM TOOLS MarkS: IF YOU LOOK TO THE LEFT YOU WILL SEE A LIST OF THEM MarkS: NOTES, FILE, LINKS, AND DISCUSSION MarkS: ALL ROOMS IN TAPPED IN HAVE THESE TOOLS MarkS WONDERS IF HE SHOULD GO ON KristinJM: i feel like i have no idea what is going on...where is notes, files, etc?? SharonSG: I don't have them either, Kristin. MarkS: KRISTIN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDOW UNDER THE TREEHOUSE JustineS: i am fine SusanPi: I have them KristinJM: got it, thanks MarkS: IF YOU DETACHED THE CHAT WINDOE PLEASE REATTACH IT LynnHou: what do we need to type, sorry I took a while to fet here StephenM: I can see them under the little tree house picture MarkS: LYNN WE ARE LOOKING AT THE TOOLS ON THE LEFT SIDE LynnHou: thanks MarkS is using his megaphone MarkS: SO, SAY FOR INSTANCE... MarkS: YOU WANTED TO WORK WITH A TEAM OF COLLEAGUES ON A PROJECT.... MarkS: YOU COULD CREATE YOUR OWN PRIVATE GROUP ROOM.... MarkS: WITH ALL THESE FEATURES AND... MarkS: INVITE YOUR COLLEAGUES TO JOIN YOU MarkS: QUESTIONS? JeanneL: So this is open to all teachers/ MarkS: OR YOU COULD CONDUCT AN ONLINE COURSE IN A GROUP ROOM... MarkS: YES JEANNE JustineS: why would i use tis when i can talk to them in person? MarkS . o O ( its free ) JustineS: i guess i don't understand LauraMM: Some of them could be in california or new mexico if you meet people you want to collaborate with! LauraMM: Or, it may be more convenient for people to communicate from home instead of school for convenience MarkS: Justine whether you are at the same school or across the country.... MarkS: you might need ot share documents and links... MarkS: from home JustineS: oh StephenM: If I set up a room for students when they log in do they go directly to the room I set up? MarkS: Stephen, we have a totally separate campus for K-12 students StephenM: Thanks MarkS: a teacher creates a room for the class and the kids are locked in unless the teacher lets them out StephenM: That is good MarkS: and the teachr gets a transcript of all the conversations SharonSG: I like the security you have for the kids use. MarkS: it helps, but nothing helps like being clear what the expectations are SharonSG: Good point. JeanneL: we are learning that in our course MarkS: some teachers have the kids sign a contract for acceptible behavior StephenM: Excellent, neat way for kids to collaborate with people outside of school. especially if you don't have email. JustineS: how do schools feel about allowing this MarkS: and if tweo teacher want their kids to collab. they can link the two rooms StephenM: I think and AUP and parent signature is a good idea MarkS: other questions? StephenM: no JeanneL: not yet SusanPi: do you reserve a room fro use? JustineS: i'm fine JulieWi: I'm just trying to catch up... MarkS: well, have you seen the calendar of events? LynnHou: not now LauraMM: can you show them the afterschool online ... MarkS: yes! LauraMM: you are way ahead of me, thanks! MarkS: ok click the Tapped In tab at the top and then click CALENDAR MarkS: in the menu MarkS: each month the community holds colloquia on a wide range of top[ics MarkS: WE CALL IT AFTER SCHOOL ONLINE RachelBe: I am feeling a little lost....am i just supposed to be reading what you are saying or are we supposed to be doing something? MarkS: NOTICE THAT YOU CAN SET THE TIME ZONE TO FIT YOUR LOCATION StephenM: pretty cool MarkS: RACHEL YOU CAN DO BOTH IF YOU DONT HAVE THE CHAT DETACHED JustineS: neat MarkS: MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY HOST THESE AND MANY HAVE ONLGOING GROUPS TOO MarkS: DAVID CAN YOU EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT ASO? DavidWe nods DavidWe: Yes, Mark, happy to MarkS: UNFORTUNATELYI HAVE A LITTLE PG&E EMERGENCY DavidWe: After School Online is both the name of a room, and... MarkS: I HAVE TO GET HOME OT LET THE GAS PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE MarkS WAVES BYE DavidWe hopes Mark will hit the CAPS LOCK key, again DavidWe waves bye MarkS: Sorry I was late and have to leave early JeanneL: Thank you MarkS: David will take over BarbF: bye LuannH: I'm from Fermilab and was told to come here DavidWe: Welcome, Luann SharonSG: You are in the right spot, Luann LuannH: Met you this morning DavidWe: Yes, Luann, you are right DavidWe: So, After School Online is where many of the discussions on various topics (math, science, arts education, social studies) take place SusanPi: These topics look pretty neat. So I could just show up afterschool? DavidWe: It's a public room for specific activities - like a conference room LauraMM: Yes, Susan - That's why we wanted you to see these! DavidWe: Well, Susan. Yes. Remember, TappedIn operates with a worldwide audience, so meetings happen at specific times DavidWe: Did Mark show you all the Calendar of Events? JustineS: this looks awesome DavidWe: Next Tuesday, for example... StephenM: That is what we are looking at DavidWe: Yes, Justine...you get it. TappedIn IS awesome JustineS: i want to play DavidWe: So, I'm leading a discussion, with a colleague on math and technology on music algorithms next Tuesday DavidWe: Everyone see that discussion (15 November)? LuannH: Where do I find the calendar? SusanPi: yes DavidWe: What time is that discussion happening JustineS: 6:30 pm KristinJM: 4:30 DavidWe: Luann, to see the Calendar, click the TappedIn tab, then find the row of words below the tabs and click on Calendar SusanPi: 6:30 DavidWe: Ah-hah! DavidWe: Why the difference in time, folks? DavidWe: On my calendar, the discussion is at 7:30pm, EST SusanPi: I am on Central DavidWe nods to Susan JustineS: time zones DavidWe: TappedIn is physically located on a computer in Menlo Park, California, near Stanford University DavidWe: It defaults to California time KristinJM: so 6:30 DavidWe: As a member, once you SET THE TIME ZONE, the Calendar will display in the appropriate time for you DavidWe: 6:30pm CST DavidWe: Have to be a bit careful with time when you tell people to meet you in TappedIn - especially if they are east or west of you DavidWe smiles JeanneL: Is there a way to sign up for topics that we might be interested in and be e-mailed, or do we have to keep looking at the calendar? DavidWe: The Calendar is the best way to know when things are happening DavidWe: You just login at the appropriate time (as you did today) JeanneL: How far in advance are things posted? DavidWe: Monthly calendar usually comes out in the last week of the previous month DavidWe: I do a regular session on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, so you can pretty well expect that my session will be on THAT day, even in March 2006 JustineS: do people come in and out on the calendar events? DavidWe: Many of the other sessions occur on a regular basis SusanR joined the room. DavidWe: Hi, Susan, good timing DavidWe: Everyone, this is Susan Roseman who is in Ottawa, Canada and leads the K-3+ resources discussion, twice a month SusanR waves DavidWe: Susan, there are a good number of elementary teachers from suburban Chicago/northern Illinois here getting a tour SusanR: welcome everyone DavidWe: We are always trying to have people who have things to share, Justine, consider doing presentations in TappedIn DavidWe: As a member of TappedIn you can each host 2 discussions - you pick the topics and it can be a public discussion (open to anyone) or something for only a select group of people DavidWe: Any other questions? LauraMM: LinC 6 pm people, you may stay here for the second tour if you like DavidWe wonders if Susan would like to briefly describe the K-3 group? SusanPi: So how would I join a discussion if I wanted to? SusanR left the room. LuannH: If you can't attend a sesssion, but would like info can you get it? DavidWe: Just show up in Reception, Susan. Usually HelpDesk folks will direct you to where it is taking place DavidWe: It also indicates the location on the Calendar, once you click on the specific discussion SusanPi: Thanks, David. DavidWe: Did anyone mention transcripts? DavidWe: As a member... DavidWe: you will get a copy of the transcript of any conversation you participate in LynnHou: thanks for the help David! DavidWe: That transcript will be emailed to your email address (part of the TappedIn registration) soon after you logout DavidWe: It makes taking notes A LOT EASIER PamLi: If you don't participate, can you request? a transcript DavidWe: Yes, Pam. Transcripts are posted at www.tappedin.org/transcripts DavidWe: They go back several years, in fact PamLi: Wow. DavidWe: Bj actually edits them; takes out extraneous comments, etc., to make them more read-able LuannH: that's great DavidWe: Luann, TappedIn IS great DavidWe: I've been using it for 8 years LuannH: Really DavidWe: Bj and I first met to do a demonstration like this, but in real life, at the Hershey Hotel in Hershey, PA DavidWe nods yes to Luann DavidWe: Did you all learn how to "emote"? Make non-spoken comments? DavidWe waves PamLi: no DavidWe jumps up and down DavidWe: type :waves LuannH: no DavidWe . o O ( start with the colon ) SusanMcn: no DavidWe . o O ( :waves ) BjB puts David in the corner AGAIN DavidWe amber waves of grain ChristinM waves PamLi waves DavidWe cheers for Christine and Pam LuannH waves BjB grins. You're doing great, David DavidWe: Well done. You are all good learners DavidWe: The other USEFUL command is the "think" command ChristinM smiles SusanMcn: (:waves) DavidWe: type /th deep thoughts SusanMcn: I don't get it DavidWe . o O ( start with the / ) PamLi . o O ( deep thoughts ) DavidWe: Susan, type :waves DavidWe: colon first BjB . o O ( we're deep thinkers in Tapped In ) JillMu . o O ( deep thoughts ) SusanMcn waves DavidWe: Well done, Jill DavidWe: There you go, Susan SusanMcn: what do the O os mean? AmyTu /th DavidWe: So, as you all know, there is a lot of non-verbal communciation we all do, unconsciously - body language, facial expressions DavidWe: Thought bubbles...like in a comic book or cartoon DavidWe: No colon with the /th command, Anmy DavidWe . o O ( Amy* ) DavidWe . o O ( /th blah, blah, blah ) DavidWe . o O ( blah, blah, blah ) DavidWe: if you type /help you will see a short list of commands that you can type BjB: one of the criticisms of text chat is that people don't get the visual cues that you would get in a face to face discussion DavidWe agrees vociferously with Bj LuannH: o0[blah blah] BjB: but in Tapped In you can compensate for this by using the emote command DavidWe: It adds something to the conversation DavidWe: Luann, start with the /th PamLi: that's quite a list DavidWe: You don't type the "o" yourself DavidWe: It used to be much longer, Pam DavidWe: Remember, teachers... DavidWe pauses for effect DavidWe: First time is always challenging DavidWe prepares to tell the old joke about Carnegie Hall DavidWe: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? BjB: PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE PamLi groans DavidWe smiles DavidWe: Bj is so smart DavidWe wonders if Laura has other specific topics to cover LauraMM: David, We have a new group of people coming in for a tour LauraMM: Would it be possible to start at the begnning for the new group? BjB waves and checks the cookie supply ChristinM: For those in Fermi's group 1... ChristinM: your facilitators are waiting for you in homeroom at Fermi now JeanneL: Thank you for your tour! JulieWi: thanks! BjB waves bye to those leaving -----------------------------------------------------------------------------