Synchronous Tools for OTL

Presented by Doc Julz

Types of Synch Tools

• Live Virtual Classrooms

• Instant Messengers

• Chat Tools

• Live Streaming Video

• Virtual Worlds & Edugames

Live Virtual Classrooms

• Adobe Connect

• Centra

• Wimba

• Elluminate

• GoToMeeting

• WebEx

Basic Strategies

• Online Course Orientation

• WebClasses - topic specific class meetings where you formally present information to students

• Q & A - informal meetings where students can ask the teacher questions

• Tutoring

• Studying for tests, i.e. Midterm Review

• Class Presentations - students present individual or group projects

You are invited

Webconferencing Basics for Online Teaching and Learning

Friday June 25, 2010

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

http://webinars.nmsu.edu

Chat/Instant Messengers

• Skype

• Google Chat

• Yahoo! Messenger

• AIM

Basic Strategies

• Office Hours (scheduled or impromptu)

• Q & A sessions

• Discussion/Forum Alternate

• Buddy support

• Teamwork & Collaboration

Live Streaming Video

• USTREAM

• Livestream

Virtual Worlds & Edugames

• Second Life (note http://inworldz.com/)

• Content Related Gaming

A Resource for You

https://ital.pbworks.com/Synchronous-Tools-for-OTL

What have you learned about synchronous tools?

What questions do you have or demo would you like to see?

Workshop Sponsor

• The Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP) has sponsored this year’s workshop/webinar series.

• http://distance.nmsu.edu/faculty/ocip/

• Fall application process starts soon!

• Thank you for joining us today!