Cover+It+Live+How+To



Using this FREE resource allows you to host asycronous conversations. Everyone can be contrbuting to the conversation at the same time. It's a way that all the voices can be heard. Here are 3 short (30second) videos to get you going! __ Step 1: create a session __ Step 2: add the session hyperlink to a School Center webpage. SPECIAL DIRECTIONS! Copy the url in between the quotes on the embed code Cover it Live provides. For example copy: 
 * Then paste it in School Center page as a hyperlink. Type the words:
 * Join this synchoronous blog session**.

( If you are pasting it into a wiki or Ning site, watch the video on the Cover it Live site) __ Step 3: Launch or begin your session. If you are working with adults, there is a preference to accept all comments so the facilitator does not need to also be a moderator. For use with students, you MUST moderate the conversation. Many teachers are saying they designate a highly reliable student or pair of students to accept or reject comments. Set clear expectations: All comments should be school appropriate!
 * Highlight the words and paste the URL into the link.

__**RECOMMENDATION FOR USING Cover it Live:**__ In your classroom discussion or staff discussion, use a live blog with a Fish Bowl or socaratic seminar strategy. Typically in a group discussion 3-4 voices are heard. FISH BOWL lesson plan Socratic Seminar