Web-based resources for Follow-up and Coaching

Delivery System / Description / Characteristics
E-mail / Messages are sent electronically communicating facilitator/coach with trainees. / ·  Ease of use
·  Interactive
·  Flexibility in accessing
·  Asynchronous
CAB Conferences / Information is posted on CAB conferences for a target audience to access. Information can be in print, audio or video format. / ·  Ease of use
·  Interactive
·  Collaborative
·  Flexibility in accessing
·  Asynchronous
Atomic Learning / Information is posted via movie clip and audio describing process or steps. The tutorials focus on software applications.
http://broward.atomiclearning.com / ·  Ease of use
·  Consistent information
·  Flexibility in accessing
·  Not interactive
Websites / Information is posted on CAB conference for easy access. Information can be in print, audio or video format. / ·  Consistent information
·  Flexibility in viewing times
·  Can contain interactive elements but not real-time
·  Requires navigation skills from target audience
Podcasts / Video and audio broadcasts via the Internet, (usually MP3s and Video). You can listen to it from your computer, or sync it to your portable music player. Can be made available via free iTunes / ·  Consistent information
·  Flexibility in viewing times
·  Requires computer or iPod
·  Not interactive
E-Bolt (Elluminate Live) / Real-time, Interactive, online conferencing sessions. The capability to record sessions for 24/7 playback is also available. / ·  Audio and Video capable
·  Whiteboard real-time
·  Share applications online
Blogs / An informal web site, where information is posted on an ongoing basis. Links and multimedia can be included. / ·  Collaborative
·  Flexible
·  Informal
·  Must be updated regularly
Wikis / A website or similar online resource which allows users to add and edit content collectively. / ·  Flexible
·  Encourages collective thought processes
·  Shared online

Additional Web Resources available at the HRD website: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/hrd/

Explanation and links to the collaborative Web 2.o available at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0

Samples of educator blogs and online coaching available at:

http://my-ecoach.com

Access to Google search engine, online libraries, blogger central, and several interesting tools for educators: http://www.google.com/educators/index

HRD-PDS Rev. 2008