Figure 246 click video lectures to view the list of

Figure 2.46: Click „Video Lectures‰ to view the list of video lectures
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When you click the link, the video lectures for the subject will appear as shown in
Figure 2.47.
Figure 2.47: Components of the „Video Lectures‰ which are arranged according to the
topics
When you select one of the video links, the full video will appear in the
embedded form (Figure 2.48).
Figure 2.48: Video lecture will be displayed once you click on the appropriate topic
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2.4.6 FaQ
FaQ section (Figure 2.49) contains all the frequently asked questions that are
arranged according to the topics (see Figure 2.50).
Figure 2.49: Click the „FaQs‰ link to view the FaQs
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Figure 2.50: Components of the „FaQs‰ which are arranged according to the topics
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2.4.7 Other Useful Resources
Important website links and external resources that are related to the subject are
provided in this section (see Figure 2.51).
Figure 2.51: Click the „Other Useful Resources‰ link to view external resources for the
course
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2.4.8 Video Conferencing
myINSPIRE also supports real-time communication in the form of video
conferencing. This video conferencing can become a virtual classroom (Figure
2.52).
Figure 2.52: Click the „Virtual Classroom‰ in order to take part in the virtual classroom.
The virtual classroom is available only if your e-tutor has scheduled the session
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Your e-tutor will set the time and date for the virtual classroom. In order to take
part in this virtual classroom, ensure your desktop or laptop has a webcam and a
good audio system. Figure 2.53 shows you an example of a virtual classroom.
Figure 2.53: Example of a virtual classroom from myINSPIRE
2.4.9 Forum
myINSPIRE allows you to interact, communicate and learn from your tutor and
peers anytime and anywhere. To carry out collaborative learning, you are
provided with the forum facility. The online discussion forum acts as your
virtual classroom where discussions on important issues related to the content in
the learning module should be held. In our training for e-tutors, we have advised
them that they should initiate the discussion. As soon as you see a discussion
topic up in the discussion forum, please read, reflect and provide a focused
answer. Bear in mind you are not only required to answer the question posed by
your e-tutor, but you are also required to read answers given by your peers and
respond to them as well as post your own queries. At this point, we would like to