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Integrating Desktop Video Conferencing into Online and

Web-Enhanced Courses

Ms. Darla RunyonDr. Roger Von Holzen

Center for Information Technology in EducationNorthwest Missouri State University

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What’s on the horizon that can help online and web-enhanced courses?

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Networked Collaborative Tools

New options available to provide collaborative learning opportunities*

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Collaborative Learning

Consists of students working interactively in groups using synchronous and asynchronous

methods for student engagement and interaction

to complete activities, assignments, and projects*

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Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning CSCL focus:

Enhance peer interaction in groupsGet students engaged in the

content by working with others Facilitate sharing and

distribution of knowledge among the group

Enrich the social presence and interaction of the online community*

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Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Interactions occur through the use of computer-

supported collaborative learning tools and techniques Collaborative learning supported by technology Use of technology enhances the process

Technology provides the opportunity for spontaneous collaboration Technology coordinates this collaboration*

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Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Builds a networked community of learners Provides learning spaces for knowledge sharing

and knowledge building Use group presentations and projects rather than

passively absorbing information as an individual Engages students in a problem-solving

environment Promotes synthesis and reflection of process Provides text and audio archives of process*

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Computer Mediated Communication

Allows real-time conferencing with students Sessions options:

One-on-one tutoring Small group

allow students to work in groups virtually Large group

Instructor lead Subject matter experts lead

Campus-based courses using a course web site can also benefit Allows online students to meet virtually in the

classroom with online students creating a learning hub*

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Computer Mediated Communication

Subject matter experts can become a major part of a course communicate real-world experiences with

studentsprovide feedback on concept applications *

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Collaborative Learning Spaces

Recorded eventsTegrityNarrated lectures

Live interactive events Instant messagingDesktop video conferencing*

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Desktop Video Conferencing

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Computer Mediated Communication

Desktop video conferencing specialized software and services for real-time

communication, collaboration, instruction, and learning over the Internet

Provides mode for collaborative visualization of instructional

concepts in an online environment medium for spontaneous, collaborative

communication*

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Interactive Features Two-way audio One-way video

May be switched among participants PowerPoint-based presentations (agendas) Whiteboard Application sharing Web tours Surveys/polls Chat Recording and archiving*

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New Assessment Tools

Desktop video conferencing surveys and quizzesProvide formative feedback in synchronous

sessions improve content development check student understanding

Report feature captures individual scores for grade reporting*

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Practical Tips for CSCL

Use an open ended collaborative taskMultiple perspectivesMultiple solutions

Group students providing guidelines and expectationsUse small groups such as dyads and triads

Choose transparent and user-friendly desktop video conferencing systems*Veerman, A. & Veldhuis-Diermanse, E. (2001). Collaborative learning through computer-mediated communication in academic education. In the Proceedings of the Computer support for Collaborative Learning Conference (CSCL) 2001, Maastricht University, Holland. Presents four studies that all took place as part of an academic course, in which students had to work collaboratively on complex tasks by the use of a CMC system. 

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Grouping Techniques

Assignment of course content based on roles or enrollment status for the course

Distribution of roles and responsibilities in groups

Peer assessment and grading based on group developed scoring guides*

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Online Collaborative Learning Articles

Central Queensland Universityhttp://clp.cqu.edu.au/online_articles.htm

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Computer Mediated Communication

Desktop video conferencing can also support campus activities recruitment of new students conduct campus meetings training and support of faculty with

instructional technology across campus and around the globe*

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Endicott, J. (October 2004). 5 Proven principles of web presenting. Presentations.

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Management Issues

Licensing Hosting Session requests*

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Planning for Integration Courses using this technology should market

technology requirements with the course description Webcam and headset--$50

Users must make certain they complete the system check on the computer they will use for the course

Instructors should prepare an agenda for sessions in advance*

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What’s Available—and the Cost?

One-on-one tutoring Free video and/or audio conferencing capability of IM services

Video conferencing providers Centra Horizon Live Elluminate Placeware WebEx Tegrity Click2Learn Interwise Macromedia Breeze*

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Darla Runyondrunyon@mail.nwmissouri.edu

Dr. Roger Von Holzenrvh@mail.nwmissouri.edu

Center for Information Technology in EducationNorthwest Missouri State University