The virtual classroom provides real time classes, mimicking a traditional classroom. Similar to a webinar, but with enhanced with features for interactivity.
Features of the Virtual Classroom
Adobe Connect is the platform with enhanced tools for teaching.
Dashboard
- Screen to view slides, spreadsheets, class materials, websites or videos
- Text chat box
- Side panel with participants and buttons to raise your hand to ask a question
Features
- Simultaneously view lecture slides or share screen to display materials for discussions
- White board – instructor can write on the white board just like in a classroom. This feature is very helpful in biostatistics and industrial hygiene courses.
- Q & A- respond to multiple choice questions with immediate results to stimulate discussions
- Polling to get class responses
Text Chat
- Text questions to the instructor
- Add comments
- Participate in class sessions
Two-way audio
- Listen to the instructor present the materials on the screen
- Participate in class discussions
- Debate with other students
Recorded classes
- Miss a class – listen to the recorded class
- Review for an exam
Attending Class
- Real-time classes are scheduled once a week in the evenings for approximately 2 ½ hours.
- Small classes - 10-30 students are in each class.
- Network with fellow students who are physicians, engineers, managers who are professionals in occupational health, environmental health, industrial hygiene, disaster management and other fields.
- Engaged learning - Attending class provides a greater dimension in learning – class participation may be required in some class activities.
- Recorded classes - Class sessions are recorded for later viewing and review.
Small group sessions
- Your may meet virtually with other students - request a classroom to work on group projects or to have study sessions with your peers.
Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is the platform that supports the virtual classroom.
- User-friendly interface to virtual classroom.
- Accessible from anywhere with internet.
