As the Area XI ICN Scheduler, Janelle Archer provides support to educational institution personnel concerning video classroom scheduling procedures. She processes requests and alerts personnel of scheduling deadlines, confirmations and conflicts. She also works with fellow schedulers across the state and trains local site contacts in working with the daily schedule and submitting reservations. Archer is available to visit ICN classroom sites and to discuss scheduling questions.
Prior to her current position at the ICN, Archer worked at Pioneer Hi-Bred as a receptionist, administrative assistant and distribution assistant. This background, which included scheduling work and deadlines, prepared her well for the demands of her current position. She has been the Area XI ICN Scheduler for five years.
Like Stufflebeem and Casper, Archer would love to see schools use their ICN classrooms more. She feels that although many classes are shifting to online formats, the ICN provides, “a ‘face-to-face’ meeting from a distance to connect with the students.” The ICN provides a way to share instructors in this more personal manner without the cost and time of driving to another location.
For teachers using the ICN for the first time, she suggests scheduling a training session and allowing time to practice before the session. If they have any questions, she would be happy to help them out. She also recommends keeping presentations and appearance simple. Too much flash can take away from the content and distract the students. If teachers have any questions or concerns or would like Archer to visit them, they can contact her at jjarcher@dmacc.edu or 515-964-6856.
