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Web Conferencing Tools

Web Conferencing Tools. Carrie Forbes LIRT Discussion Group ALA Midwinter 2011 San Diego. Why Online Conferencing?. Allows people from multiple locations to meet virtually Can share files and other documents Saves money on travel costs and long-distance phone calls

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Web Conferencing Tools

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  1. Web Conferencing Tools Carrie Forbes LIRT Discussion Group ALA Midwinter 2011 San Diego

  2. Why Online Conferencing? • Allows people from multiple locations to meet virtually • Can share files and other documents • Saves money on travel costs and long-distance phone calls • Increases participation; anyone can be involved in a committee not just members that can travel • Can be used for both meetings and classes

  3. Common Features • Desktop Sharing • Invitation Features • Whiteboard • Instant-Messaging/Chat • Teleconferencing or VoIP • Video Conferencing • Multiple Presenters • Recording/Archives

  4. Considerations for Choosing Software • Required Software • Some tools require special software to be downloaded. Others only require a browser. • Price • Some tools are free. Others are subscription-based or require a one-time fee. • Security • Are you discussing private or confidential information? • Who can access the meeting? Is a login required? • Institution Requirements • How many people need to attend the meeting or class? • Free tools often have a limit on the number of participants and presenters. • What types of documents do you need to share?

  5. Free or Low-Cost Tools • Yugma- www.yugma.com • Vyew- vyew.com/s/ • WizIQ- www.wiziq.com • DimDim- www.dimdim.com (no longer available after March) • ooVoo- www.oovoo.com/ • Yuuguu- www.yuuguu.com/home

  6. Schedule a Meeting in DimDim

  7. Setting Features in DimDim

  8. DimDim Meeting Room

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