Web Conference - Tuesday 21st April 2015

Coleg Cambria was recently short listed for an award for the Innovative Use of Technology and Myself and a Level 1 Student, representing Motor Vehicle, were invited to be present at the College's bid presentation.  The bid was presented live to Cardiff from the Web Conference Suite using some impressive hi-tech wizardry.  We were accompanied by Carl Black and Charlie Jones and met up with a few others from different parts of the College in the Conference Suite ready to "go live".

I was most impressed by the facility, but more so from the brief insight into how much time, finance and effort is invested into creating a positive learning environment for the Students and Tutors alike, all of which happens completely behind the screens.  The names of the presenters I cannot recall, however I can say they were thorough and professional, clearly showing how much work had already been done to get this far in the selection process, and how impassioned they were in their field of employment.

I was to give a brief statement regarding the use of Blogger in complimenting and enhancing my studies, followed by Carl Black as lead Tutor on the subject.  Carl Roberts was away leading an exchange visit to Bremen in Germany, which was unfortunate but unavoidable, as he has been the Tutor to take up the lead using this facility, inspiring us to use it to its fullest potential.  I was a bit of a techniphobe regarding technology prior to commencing Level 3, however It didn't take me long to see the potential in what he envisaged and I have since thrown myself right in - almost to the point of being addicted to blogging (however I'm sure there's a 0800 helpline somewhere)!  It is a fantastic facility which not only acts as a learning process reinforcement tool, but is mightily flexible in multiple other uses, such as for also including a CV for viewing electronically by prospective employers.  I can only support and endorse it to all others.

The Level 1 Motor Vehicle Student (name?) then gave his view on the use of Pro-Portal, seconded by Charlie Jones, prior to the meeting moving to the other gathered crew, and then out to Northop who were also present via Web Cam.  I think the judges were impressed with what they saw and heard and I sincerely hope the College wins the award for which they clearly deserve.  Results will not be known until the end of May 2015 so positive thoughts always!  Great experience to be involved with -  Diolch!