Webconferencing for Online Teaching & Learning

Description

Learn the basics of webconferencing and useful strategies for using webconferencing in the online classroom. Two types of webconferencing are discussed with a focus on Adobe Connect and Skype.

Link to webinar recording:

http://nmsu.na5.acrobat.com/p33119149/

Download the related PowerPoint - OCIP_webcon.ppt

Live Virtual Classroom Info

Live Virtual Classroom Tools

• Adobe Connect
• Centra
• Wimba
• Elluminate
• etc.

Ways to Integrate Live Virtual Classroom Webconferencing in Online Courses

• Online Course Orientation
• WebClasses - topic specific class meetings where you formally present information to students 
• Q & A - informal meetings where students can ask the teacher questions
• Tutoring
• Studying for tests, i.e. Midterm Review
• Class Presentations - students present individual or group projects
• Your ideas? Add them in the comments section.

Resources

Books

• Engaging the Online Learner by Rita-Marie Conrad & J.Ana Donaldson
• The Synchronous Trainer's Guide by Jennifer Hoffman
• Learning in Real Time by Jonathan Finkelstein

Online Resources

• What is synchronous and asynchronous training? by Kevin Kruse  http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art1_7.htm
• Conducting Synchronous Events (bunch of resources)
• Learning in Real Time Webinar 5 star event!
• RETA Archived Webinars
• The Real Time Minute (this is more of an interesting blog with embedded audio files, may have some synch ideas)

Wimba Resources

• Distinguished Lecture Series
• Wimba Online Workshops

Cool Stuff for Live Virtual Classroom Use

• Jeopardy Style Game (download for edit)
• The Adobe Captivate Exchange (on the right are categories like games, media, etc)
• Email Julia for a comprehensive guide for games to play in a webconferencing event.

Instant Messenger Info

Instant Messenger Tools

• Skype - http://skype.com/
• Yahoo
• MSN
• AIM
• etc.

Ways to Integrate Instant Messenger Webconferencing in Online Courses

• Office Hours (scheduled or impromptu
• Q & A sessions
• Discussion/Forum alternate
• Buddy support
• Teamwork & collaboration