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Exploring Video Chat. Technology to Support Off-Campus Library Instruction. College Expansion. Why video chat?. Saves Money. Face-to-Face Instruction. What are the options?. Pros. Cons. Basic service - free Easy to set up Easy to use Screen sharing Chat/IM File sharing.
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Exploring Video Chat Technology to Support Off-Campus Library Instruction
College Expansion Why video chat? Saves Money Face-to-Face Instruction
Pros Cons • Basic service - free • Easy to set up • Easy to use • Screen sharing • Chat/IM • File sharing • Must download software • Must have a Skype account • Group video calling available for fee • If there are problems, not supported by college
Pros Cons • Video Chat • Chat/IM • Audio • Whiteboard • Screen sharing • More difficult to use • Must invite attendees to participate • Can only accommodate 12 users at a time • Must create a room • If there are problems, not supported by college • Sometimes site was down
Pros Cons • Video Chat • Chat function • Audio • Screen sharing • Quizzes • Polls • Similar to Webinars • Supported at MTC • Able to accommodate multiple users • More difficult to use • Must remember to schedule class time through Instructional Design • Plug-ins