Webinar

A webinar is a live, interactive session, delivered via the Internet and a telephone connection. Webinars allow educators to participate in training from their schools or homes, as long as the basic technical requirements are met.

Technical Requirements

• Attendees should be proficient in basic Internet and computer skills.
• Attendees must have separate telephone and Internet lines.
• Attendees should have a high-speed Internet connection.
• A hands-free phone or speakerphone is recommended.
• Cellular telephones are not recommended.
• Attendee computers must have at least 256k of RAM.
• Download the following plug-ins: QuickTime, Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Shockwave, and JAVA prior to the session.
• The Plug-In page provides a description of these plug-ins as well as links to installation information.
• Recommended Browsers:
  • Windows Vista, 98, 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and 2003 R2:
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 SP1, 7.0
    • Mozilla Firefox 2.0
  • Mac 10.3:
    • Apple Safari 1.3
  • Mac 10.4:
    • Apple Safari 2
  • Troubleshooting tip:
  • If WebEx does not automatically install at the start of your session, manually run the automated installer from https://thinkfinity.webex.com/tc0409l/webcomponents/docshow/setup.do?siteurl=thinkfinity and click the Set Up button.

To learn more about and/or register for a Thinkfinity Webinar, please visit the Free Training page. International attendees, please contact us for additional information before registering for a Webinar session.

Online Courses

Online courses are asynchronous and delivered via the Internet, which allows users to complete course work anytime, anywhere with an Internet connection.

There are two types of online courses: self-paced and facilitated. Self-paced courses have a start and end date, but no other intermediary due dates for assignments. Facilitated courses have weekly due dates for assignments and discussion boards.

Technical Requirements

• Attendees should be proficient in basic Internet and computer skills.
• Attendees should have a high-speed Internet connection.
• Attendee computers must have at least 256k of RAM.
• Download the following plug-ins: QuickTime, Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Shockwave, and JAVA prior to the session.
• The Plug-In page provides a description of these plug-ins as well as links to installation information.
• Recommended Browsers:
  • Windows XP:
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0
  • Windows Vista:
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6,Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0
  • Mac 10.3:
    • Mozilla Firefox 1.5
  • Mac 10.4:
    • Mozilla Firefox 1.5, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Apple Safari 2, Apple Safari 3
  • Mac 10.5:
    • Apple Safari 2, Apple Safari 3

To learn more about and/or register for a Thinkfinity Online Course, please visit the Free Training page. To learn more about state-based Thinkfinity online courses, please visit the State Network page.

Face-to-Face

There are two types of face-to-face Thinkfinity sessions that are delivered in person by a trainer. These sessions are either hands-on or presentation style. Hands-on sessions are delivered in a computer lab setting. Presentation style sessions are delivered using a projection device.

Technical Requirements

• Presenter and/or attendees must have an Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended).
• Projection device required for presenter station.
• Speakers recommended for presenter station.
• Download the following plug-ins on each lab computer: QuickTime, Flash, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Shockwave, and JAVA prior to the session.
• The Plug-In page provides a description of these plug-ins as well as links to installation information.

To learn more about face-to-face sessions in your state, please visit the State Network page.

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