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Web-Conferencing . A Tool for Online Learning. What do We Know About Web Conferencing?. On 8-26-09, ERIC returned just 31 references with the term ‘‘web-conferencing” in any field . Web Conferencing is…. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Web-Conferencing A Tool for Online Learning
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What do We Know About Web Conferencing?
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On 8-26-09, ERIC returned just 31 references with the term ‘‘web-conferencing” in any field.
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Web Conferencing is…Synchronous communication allowing people in different locations to interact via video and audio.
In learning environments it can be used to:• Reach learners in real time• Escalate collaboration• Meet the needs of virtual
learners• Increase motivation for
distance learners• Reduce isolation
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Uses Beyond the Classroom
• Administrative Meetings• Professional Development meetings• Hosting guest presentors• Interviews
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Pragmatists, Positive Communicators, & Shy Enthusiastic:
Three points of View on Web Conferencing in Health Science Education. The following research findings were found in a study conducted at McMaster University, Department f Health Science using Wimba’s Live Classroom Web conferencing system.
A total of 36 people participated in the study, including medical residents (14), nursing graduate students (11), health sciences faculty (9), and health sciences staff (2).
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Research FindingsCommon view points held by 36 medical residents who participated in a web conference research study include:• Web conferencing was superior
to audio conferencing alone• More training would be useful• No concerns that Web
conferencing would hamper interactivity with remote participants
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StrengthsAll participants felt positive about and enabled by web conferencingNo strong negative views were expressedAudio features were more highly valued than video
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Pragmatists Viewpoint (76%)
Seventy-Six percent of participants strongly agreed with the following statements:
1. “Web conferencing provides students with flexibility to participate when off-site.”
2. “Although face-to-face meetings are better than web conferencing, for those that can’t be there, web conferencing is useful.”
3. “There is potential for technical difficulties during Web-conferencing, which can jeopardize its effectiveness.”
4. “There is potential for Web conferencing to support education.”
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Pragmatists Strongly Disagreed
1. “I am much less shy communicating from home, than I would be on-site!”
2. “I would prefer to attend seminars online rather than face-to-face for cost savings.”
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Web Conferencing is Least Effective When…
• Used with a large groups (more than 8-12)• Participants haven’t been trained• Structure of the conversation hasn’t been defined• Equipment hasn’t been tested
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Benefits to Web Conferencing
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Student-CenteredWeb Conferencing is a tool that can be used to facilitate learner-
centered activities and conversation (Bower, 2010).
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Increased Contribution
Student-centered learning designs in the web-conferencing increases contribution six fold in
comparison to teacher-centered approaches (Bower, 2010).
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Co-Constructed Meaning
More student discussion related to the content and less student responses to teacher questions has been shown
to result in greater understanding (Bower, 2010).
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Keys to Success
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1. Anticipate Connectivity Issues
Bandwidth limitations, firewall and security filters that block access, audio quality and screen sizing issues, and problems installing a client needed to run the Web conferencing software (Valaitis al et 2007).
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2. Check Resources
Cameras, microphones, dedicated phone lines, or designated workstations with conferencing software
loaded or ability to connect to remote site.
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3. Set Clear, Structured Expectations
Moderators can create structure by posing a questions and creating an order for each person to respond. For example,
“Would everyone please take 2-3 minutes to introduce yourself and say a bit about your business. Let’s start with
John, then Jake, Jack, Jill, and we’ll finish with Jim.”
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4. Provide User Training
Both facilitator and participants can learn to use more advanced tools such as using visuals, multi-media and interactive functions such as polling, application sharing, and chats as they become more experienced and as training is offered.
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Conduct More Research
Identify best practices through continued research.
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ReferencesBower, M. & Hedberg, J. (2010) A quantitative multimodal discourse analysis of teaching and learning in a web-conferencing environment – The efficacy of student-centred learning. Computers & Education 54 (2010) 462–478.Ehman, L., Bonk, C., & Yamagata-Lynch, L. (2005). A model of teacher professional development to support technology integration. AACE Journal, 13(3), 251-270.Valaitis,R.() Pragmatists, positive communicators and shy enthusiasts: three views in web conferencing in health science education. J Med Internet Res. 2007 Oct-Dec; 9(5): e39.