Learn Locally with BCSTA distance education

BCSTA has cost-effective distance learning opportunities for boards and trustees throughout British Columbia. Using the Ministry-sponsored Elluminate online software program, you can catch up on topics that you may have missed at this year’s Academy, or enroll in other sessions of particular interest. Join from home, or from your local board office.

E-Learn Schedule Winter/Spring 2010

Listen to previous e-Learn sessions.

Registration

Programs are available free of charge to boards and trustees throughout BC. However, you must register in order to receive sign-in information and to participate. Note: please complete the online registration form at least one week before the program you wish to take. 

e-Learn FAQs

What is Elluminate e-Learning? – e-Learn is a cost-effective, convenient way for school trustees to learn more about topics of interest. 

How does Elluminate e-Learn work? – Sit down at home, in your board office, or elsewhere on your own or with fellow trustees and interested staff. Use your Internet-connected computer to sign in to the BCSTA classroom. Listen to the presenter and watch the presentation materials on your computer screen. You will have opportunities to ask questions and engage in online discussion as part of the program. If you are participating with a group, you may choose to sign off at the end of the program and discuss the presenter’s ideas and suggestions. Get ready to put some of this new information to work right away.

What do we need to participate? – Familiarity with computers and the Internet, a willingness to try new delivery methods, a computer with a high speed connection to the Internet, a sound card and headphone/microphone (or noise cancelling microphone and speakers for group participation). If you don’t have a high-speed Internet connection at home, you’ll want to participate at your board’s office. If you are working with a group you will probably want an LCD projector, screen and a quiet room. As an option, you may wish to consider connecting a webcam as well. You will receive handout materials and instructions in advance.

Orientation: for those who are not familiar with the process and equipment, we will sign on 30 minutes early and provide a short orientation so that you can relax and enjoy the program when it begins.

Any other technical questions? Contact Mike P. Gagel, Director, Information & Education Technology: mgagel[at]bcsta.org