Spark Technology: Collaboration and the Future of Learning & Teaching (CTE785)
Part of Educational Technologies Week
Date: Monday,March 12, 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: EV1 241
Facilitators: Cisco Spark Board representative and Koorus Bookan (ITMS)
Workshop description
The Cisco Spark Board is a new collaboration tool that functions as a presentation screen, digital whiteboard, and video conferencing device all in one with persistent chat that is archived to a learning space. It works in conjunction with the Cisco Spark app that connects remote teams through various smart devices. In this session we will discuss ideas and best practices about how to use the Cisco Spark Board for teaching and collaborating. This two-minute video provides an overview of the Spark Board’s functionality.
Learning outcomes:
After the session, participants will be able to:
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Understand the collaboration tools that the Spark Board offers
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Leverage the power of the Spark Application
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Identify ways to use the Cisco Spark Board and app to support collaborative teaching, and enable learners, faculty, and staff to access shared content over any device, anytime or anywhere
Registration
- Open to faculty and staff.
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Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.