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24/7 Student Learning:  Virtual Collaboration, Groupware and Meeting Spaces 
Videoconference defined: A meeting, instructional session, or conversation between people at different locations relying on video technology as the primary communication link. Communication is 2-way audio with either 1-way or 2-way video. Many technologies also allow for screen/desktop sharing.

 WHAT?     WHY?  HOW?
Online learning is a way for students to learn asynchronously and often at their own pace to meet deadlines. There are many official tools for online learning, as well as some communication tools that have become useful in education. Videoconferencing equipment can be costly, but both the expensive equipment and the low cost solutions can enrich the classroom experience.
 Classrooms are isolated places! Field trips can be expensive (or a waste of time). With videoconferncing, it's possible to connect students to other students, experts and global partners.
Determine which service will fit your needs and your budget. If the service of your choice requires software to be installed, download and install the software. Register for an account on the chosen service and locate others using the same service. Last, make connections!

Contents

  1. 1 Comparison Chart
    1. 1.1 Elluminate
    2. 1.2 Skype
    3. 1.3 ooVoo
    4. 1.4 DimDim
    5. 1.5 Wimba
    6. 1.6 GoToMeeting
  2. 2 Other Options
    1. 2.1 Elluminate vRoom
    2. 2.2 Wiziq
    3. 2.3 Basecamp
    4. 2.4 Yugma
  3. 3 Educational Connections
    1. 3.1 Skype Educational Directory
  4. 4  Videoconference Resource Links




Comparison Chart

This is a minimal feature comparison chart.


  Free
 # of People
  Install or Web
Plugins?
 Video
  Recording Included Audio
Desktop Sharing
  Mac  PC

Elluminate

  
$

    
Web
 

 		  
X
 
X
 
X
  
X
  
X
 

Skype

 
X
  Depends on connection type.
  
Install
 
Many
  
1:1
  
w/ plugin
 
X
 
w/ plugin
X

X

ooVoo

  
X

  
Install
   
up to 6
  
X
 
X
   
X
  
X
 

DimDim
X, $
  
=<20		  
Web
   
X
   
X
 
X
  
X
  
X

Wimba

  
$
    
Web
      
X

 
X
  
X
  
X

GoToMeeting

  
$
  
=<15		  
Web
   

  
X

 
X
  
X
X

Other Options

Three for free webconferencing. Enjoy real-time collaboration with up to three participants using interactive features such as:
  • Two-way audio
  • Interactive whiteboard
  • Direct messaging
  • Application sharing
  • File transfer
  • Synchronized web tour
  • Live webcam
  • Breakout rooms
19 people, can set time limits.

  • Basecamp

  • Yugma


Educational Connections


 Videoconference Resource Links

Learn about Videoconferencing