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Real Time Minute

The Real Time Minute features tips, musings, and reflections on learning and collaborating online in real time. New RTM episodes are posted by Jonathan Finkelstein, author of Learning in Real Time and executive producer of LearningTimes. Sign Up at the top of this page to receive an email when new episodes are released.

#10 – Ball Toss

November 21st, 2006

In this special spotlight edition, Jonathan showcases an activity that gets a group of people interacting with one another in a fun way while learning and practicing an important skill. The Spotlight was facilitated by Deb Cohen of the Center for Parenting Education during a recent offering of Jonathan's CSTP workshop series.

SPECIAL NOTE: Jonathan’s next CSTP workshop offering of “Leading Effective Live Online Events” begins January 23, 2007. Join us, live online!

Send Jonathan a link to a recording one of your favorite live online sessions; Jonathan may feature it in an upcoming edition of the Real Time Minute.



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#9 – Unmasked

October 30th, 2006

In this Halloween edition of the Real Time Minute, Jonathan asks whether the Web acts as a virtual “mask”, reducing inhibitions and increasing participation in live online events.



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#8 – “Live Online for $200, Jonathan”

October 18th, 2006

The answer: “In this ‘daily double’ edition of the Real Time Minute, Jonathan describes how some important life skills can best be taught, practiced and gauged in real-time online settings.” The question: “What can we learn about effective synchronous instruction from watching a game show?”



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#7 – The Real-Time Bargain

October 2nd, 2006

In this “timely” episode of the Real Time Minute, Jonathan introduces a concept from chapter one of Learning in Real Time, and invites us to keep up our end of the bargain when deciding to lead a live online activity.



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#6 – Drawing the Line

September 19th, 2006

In this “courtside” episode of the Real Time Minute, Jonathan looks at how the rules of engagement — or the nature of “play” — in a live online environment can be defined by what’s on the surface of your virtual whiteboard.



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#5 – One Word, Big Difference

September 10th, 2006

In this quick Real Time Minute audio tip, Jonathan suggests one small vocabulary change that can make a big difference in the success of a live online event.

Also, consider taking part in or letting your colleagues know about Jonathan’s 4-week live online workshop on “Leading Effective Live Online Events” which begins this week.

#4 – Be a Guide

August 30th, 2006

In this very “metropolitan” episode of the Real Time Minute, Jonathan encourages the use of live virtual venues for facilitated exploration and collaborative viewing of primary resources.



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