Integrating Desktop Video Conferencing into Online and

Integrating Desktop Video Conferencing into Online and Web-Enhanced Courses Ms. Darla Runyon Dr. Roger Von Holzen Center for Information Technology in Education Northwest Missouri State University 1

What’s on the horizon that can help online and web-enhanced courses? 2

Networked Collaborative Tools New options available to provide collaborative learning opportunities* 3

Collaborative Learning Consists of students working interactively in groups using synchronous and asynchronous methods for student engagement and interaction to complete activities, assignments, and projects* 4

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning CSCL focus: Enhance peer interaction in groups Get 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* 5

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Interactions occur through the use of computersupported 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* 6

Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Builds a networked community of learners Provides learning spaces for knowledge sharing and knowledge building Use group presentations and projects rather than passively absorbing information as an individual Engages students in a problem-solving environment Promotes synthesis and reflection of process Provides text and audio archives of process* 7

Computer Mediated Communication Allows real-time conferencing with students Sessions options: One-on-one Small group allow students to work in groups virtually Large tutoring 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* 8

Computer Mediated Communication Subject matter experts can become a major part of a course communicate real-world experiences with students provide feedback on concept applications * 9

Collaborative Learning Spaces Recorded events Tegrity Narrated lectures Live interactive events Instant messaging Desktop video conferencing* 10

Desktop Video Conferencing 11

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* 12

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* 13

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New Assessment Tools Desktop video conferencing surveys and quizzes Provide formative feedback in synchronous sessions improve content development check student understanding Report feature captures individual scores for grade reporting* 18

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Practical Tips for CSCL Use an open ended collaborative task Multiple perspectives Multiple solutions Group students providing guidelines and expectations Use 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. 24

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* 25

Online Collaborative Learning Articles Central Queensland University http://clp.cqu.edu.au/online articles.htm 26

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* 27

Endicott, J. (October 2004). 5 Proven principles of web presenting. Presentations. 28

Management Issues Licensing Hosting Session requests* 29

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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* 31

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* 32

Darla Runyon [email protected] Dr. Roger Von Holzen [email protected] Center for Information Technology in Education Northwest Missouri State University 33