Download - Augment instruction
• Collaboration Softwar Low to No Cost
Depends on who
you know, what is
blocked, or your
pocketbook.
Using video provides better and more expressive communication.
Having the ability to facilitate a meeting using video, voice, and
chat simultaneously.
The availability of a multipurpose whiteboard to write, draw and
display a PowerPoint.
The meetings are web browser based and fairly easy to access.
Usually there is a means to distribute documents to all of the
participants.
Even though held as a synchronous meeting the
session can be recorded and viewed later.
The benefit of the ability to communicate and build
a global community is magnificent.
• On the positive side
(Dawley, 2007, p. 147)
Participants need to be trained. Participants need a fairly high quality, a broadband,
internet connection. Speakers must have quality headphones and microphone. If using video, there is a need for a webcam. For a global audience, the meeting time may be
inconvenient. Hearing and visual impairments may prohibit
some folks from participating. IT difficulties may cause frustration and/or failure
in setting up connections.
• On the negative side
(Dawley, 2007, p. 147)
• Pre-session componentTell the students what is going to happen
Show the students what is going to happen
Set expectations
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Prepare & Practice