Back+Channel

//**Reflection/Discussion/Activity **// =Backchannel = All participants are welcomed to contribute. Those who volunteer to assume the roles below will discuss (inner circle) or observe and comment (outer circle using //CoverItLive)// upon the prompt: **//What are the pros and cons of using technology in professional development?//**

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 * Inner Circle participants: **Take the lens of one of the following roles and discuss the pros and cons of using technology in professional development :
 * Teacher
 * Administrator

 **Outer Circle participants:** Listen to your colleagues who have assumed the role of either Teacher or Administrator. Use //CoverItlive// to post your questions, comments, and responses.

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//**Resources **// =What Is a Backchannel and Why Is It Significant? =  Bachchannel is the practice of using networked computers to maintain a real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks. It generally refers to online conversation about the topic or the speaker. Backchannel provides audience members a chance to fact check content of a presentation, add additional information, ask questions of other participants, or remotely participate in an event.  Backchannel is growing in education where wireless connections and computers allow students to use backchannel programs to actively communicate during class. Used intentionally a backchannel can provide a valuable collaborative learning environment.

What Are Uses of Backchannel in Professional Development?
 As in any learning experience, backchannel is another tool to keep participants fully engaged, thinking and learning in community.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Educause Article—part of the //7 Things You Should Know About// series briefs **
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">7 Things you should know about backchannel communication. //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;"> (2010, February 9). Retrieved November 30, 2010 from @http://www.educause.edu/Resources/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutBackc/198305

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Common Craft Video—Currently (December 2010) most popular!
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