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Integrating Desktop Video Conferencing into Online and
Web-Enhanced Courses
Ms. Darla RunyonDr. Roger Von Holzen
Center for Information Technology in EducationNorthwest Missouri State University
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Integrating Desktop Video Conferencing into Online and Web-Enhanced Courses
Session 4, Salon 2, 2:45p.m. – 4:00p.m. Saturday
Darla Runyon, Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Roger Von Holzen, Northwest Missouri State University
Abstract: Desktop video conferencing software for real-time communication, collaboration, instruction, and learning is making its debut in online and web-enhanced course sites. This session will provide an overview of desktop video conferencing features, and offer ideas for incorporating this software into online or web-enhanced courses and as a campus-wide technology tool.
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What’s on the horizon that can help online and web-enhanced courses?
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Networked Collaborative Tools
New options available to provide collaborative learning opportunities*
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Collaborative Learning
Consists of students working interactively in groups using synchronous and asynchronous tools to complete activities, assignments, and
projects*
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Interactions
Teacher-student Student-student Student-content Student-technology*
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Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning CSCL focus:
Enhance peer interaction in groupsGet students engaged in the
content by working with others Facilitate sharing and
distribution of knowledge among the group
Enrich the social presence and interaction of the online community*
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Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Interactions occur through the use of computer-
supported collaborative learning tools and techniques Collaborative learning supported by technology Use of technology enhances the process
Technology provides the opportunity for spontaneous collaboration Technology coordinates this collaboration*
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Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Builds a networked community of learners Provides a setting for knowledge sharing and
knowledge building Student group presentations and projects
Engages students in a problem-solving environment
Promotes synthesis and reflection of process*
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Collaborative Learning Spaces
Technological medium that provides:synchronous or asynchronous methods for
student engagement and interactionmotivation for construction of knowledge
through groups rather than passively absorbing information as an individual
text and audio archives of process*
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Computer Mediated Communication
Allows real-time conferencing with students Sessions options:
One-on-one tutoring Small group
allow students to work in groups virtually Large group
Instructor lead Subject matter experts lead
Campus-based courses using a course web site can also benefit Allows online students to meet virtually in the
classroom with online students creating a learning hub*
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Computer Mediated Communication
Subject matter experts can become a major part of a course communicate real-world experiences with
studentsprovide feedback on concept applications *
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Collaborative Learning Spaces
Recorded eventsTegrityNarrated lectures
Live interactive events Instant messagingDesktop video conferencing*
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Communication Modes
AsynchronousThreaded discussionsE-mailDocument sharing
SynchronousChat Instant messagingDesktop video conferencing*
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Desktop Video Conferencing
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Computer Mediated Communication
Desktop video conferencing specialized software and services for real-time
communication, collaboration, instruction, and learning over the Internet
Provides mode for collaborative visualization of instructional
concepts in an online environment medium for spontaneous, collaborative
communication*
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Interactive Features
Two-way audio One-way video
May be switched among participants PowerPoint-based presentations (agendas) Whiteboard Application sharing Web tours Surveys/polls Chat Recording and archiving*
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New Assessment Tools
Desktop video conferencing surveys and quizzesProvide formative feedback in synchronous
sessions improve content development check student understanding
Report feature captures individual scores for grade reporting*
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Practical Tips for CSCL
Use an open ended collaborative taskMultiple perspectivesMultiple solutions
Group students providing guidelines and expectationsUse small groups such as dyads and triads
Choose transparent and user-friendly desktop video conferencing systems*Veerman, A. & Veldhuis-Diermanse, E. (2001). Collaborative learning through computer-mediated communication in academic education. In the Proceedings of the Computer support for Collaborative Learning Conference (CSCL) 2001, Maastricht University, Holland. Presents four studies that all took place as part of an academic course, in which students had to work collaboratively on complex tasks by the use of a CMC system.
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Grouping Techniques
Assignment of course content based on roles or enrollment status for the course
Distribution of roles and responsibilities in groups
Peer assessment and grading based on group developed scoring guides*
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Online Collaborative Learning Articles
Central Queensland Universityhttp://clp.cqu.edu.au/online_articles.htm
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Computer Mediated Communication
Desktop video conferencing can also support campus activities recruitment of new students conduct campus meetings training and support of faculty with
instructional technology across campus and around the globe*
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Management Issues
Licensing Hosting Session requests*
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Planning for Integration
Courses using this technology should market technology requirements with the course description Webcam and headset--$50
Users must make certain they complete the system check on the computer they will use for the course
Instructors should prepare an agenda for sessions in advance*
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What’s Available—and the Cost?
One-on-one tutoring Free video and/or audio conferencing capability of IM services
Video conferencing providers Centra Horizon Live Elluminate Placeware WebEx Tegrity Click2Learn Interwise Macromedia Breeze*
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Darla [email protected]
Dr. Roger Von [email protected]
Center for Information Technology in EducationNorthwest Missouri State University