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Explore the differences between old and new web conferencing technologies at the e-Learning 2009 Conference. Learn about various web conferencing options, features, and potential uses. Discover insights on audio and video quality, as well as potential roadblocks.
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Web Conferencing 2.0: the Old, the New & the Difference e-Learning 2009 ConferencePortland, OR Barry Dahl, Lake Superior College Ronda Edwards, MCCVLC
Web Conferencing Options • Commercial • Elluminate • Wimba • GoToMeeting • Webex • Web 2.0 • Vyew • DimDim • WiZiQ • Mikogo • Yugma
The Difference • Cost • Web-based or install • Features
Features • Meeting set up • Participant notification • Participant Login • Audio features & quality • Whiteboard features • Document Sharing • Desktop Sharing • Participant Chat • Video features & quality • Archiving
Possible Uses • Foreign Language courses • Speech courses • Office hours • Advising • Help Desk • Professional development/Training
What we learned: • In some cases, audio quality is imperfect. Some offer a conference call option. • Where available, webcam/video does not add much. • Some roadblocks with Internet connections - slow speeds.
Web Conferencing 2.0: the Old, the New & the Difference e-Learning 2009 ConferencePortland, OR Barry Dahl, Lake Superior College Ronda Edwards, MCCVLC