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Facilitating Online Discussion in e-Learning
Glen Farrelly March 2011
Session Agenda
1.Introduction2.Synchronous Online Discussion
1.Webcasts2.Web Conferencing3.Webinars4.Instant Messaging
3.Asynchronous Online Discussion1.Blogs2.Forums
Learning Outcomes
• Learn key terms• Determine key technologies &
leading companies• Identify requirements & caveats• Share best practice• Answer questions
Hierarchy of Internet Media
INTERNET
EmailInstant
Messaging Website
BlogSocial
NetworkingSite
VoIP
ForumMobile
Website
Streamingaudio/video
WikiVirtual world
Podcast & Online
video
Internet MediaAsynchronous Synchronous
Blog Instant messaging (chat)
Email Voice Over IP (VoIP)
Forums Webcast (live)
Podcast Webinar (live)
Webcast/webinar (archived) Virtual worlds
Webpage
Synchronous Online Discussion
Plan:1.Key terms & defining features–Leading products–Requirements–Best practice & caveats
discussion
Synchronous Discussion
• Key termso Webcasto Webinaro Web conferenceo Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• Related terms:o Streaming o Podcasto Digital videoo Video hosting service
Synchronous Discussion
Webcast
• One to many• Streaming • Live or on-demand• Video or audio• No audience interaction
Webinar
• Web seminar• Live or on-demand• Often use presentations
or screen sharing• Audience interaction
not required
Web Conferencing
• Live• One to many or one to one• Interactive• Collaborative
ROLES: • As participant:
o Question or comment via the chat boxo Direct messages to everyone or presentero Indicate your “status” via icons
• As host or presenter:o Invite attendeeso Lead session o Field questions or notes openly or privately
Web Conferencing & Webinars
Webinars & WebcastsRequirements for presenter & audience:• Computer no more than 4-5 years old • High-speed Internet connection• Media player or plug-in (e.g. Flash, Real Player)• Speakers
To record:• Webcam or digital video recorder • Microphone (often built into camera)• Sufficient lighting & low ambient noise levels
Leading Products
Skype • Cost: voice only free, video free if
under 2 users (otherwise $4.99/day, $8.99/month)
• Pros: easy to use; familiarity; established company; screen sharing
• Cons: cannot record; doesn’t have extensive functionality; software must be pre-downloaded
Adobe Connect:• Cost: uncertain - expensive• Pros: established company;
extensive functionality; can record easily
• Cons: learning curve; add-in software for presenters
Leading Products
Adobe Connect:• Uses Flash• Public or private• Live or canned
Features:• presentations• screen sharing• text-based chats and Q&A• interactive polls• audio or video integration
Leading Products
Slideshare's Zipcast • Cost: free for unlimited number
of participants• Pros: web-based (no
downloads); established company; social media integration
• Cons: cannot record; advertising present; not private (unless pay $19/month)
Leading Products
Vyew • Cost: free up to 10 people• Pros: can record; entirely
web-based (no downloads); additional functionality
• Cons: less well-known company; advertising present
Leading Products
Best Practice & Caveats
• How have you used web conferencing or webcasting software before?
• What technical or user hurdles have you encountered?
• Can you share an instance when any of these technologies helped achieve an educational outcome?
Instant Messaging
• Also known as chat• Real time• Not archived• No visual threads
method• Via Web or mobile
Chat short handBTW = by the wayGMTA = great minds think alikeIMHO = in my humble opinionK = okayLOL = laughing out loudTTFN = ta ta for now
:) = smile:( = sad:O = surprised;) = wink
Asynchronous Online Discussion
Plan:1.Key terms & defining features– Blogs – Forums
• Overview• Leading products• Considerations
– Best practice & caveats
Asynchronous Discussions
• Key termsoBlogoForum
• Related termsoCommentoThreadoSeed
Asynchronous Discussions
Blog
• Informal style• Topical• Chronological• Allow reader
comments
Blog
Forum
Characteristics of forums:• Asynchronous• Threaded• Archived
Forum
Forum
Leading Products
WonderCafe Cost: free for U.C.C. churchesPros: integration & promotion of UCC tools & resources; easy to use; familiarity; no advertising; hosted in Canada (probably)Cons: minimal design customization; uncertain privacy options
Google Groups Cost: freePros: familiarity; ease of use; privacy options; integration with other Google toolsCons: advertising based; little design customization
Leading Products
Facebook or LinkedIn GroupCost: freePros: familiarity (per user demographic); ease of use; integration with social networking featuresCons: advertising based; distractions, i.e. not cloistered experience; no design customization
Leading Products
Leading Products
Haiku (haikulearning.com)Cost: free for one classPros: privacy options; some design customization offered; extensive functionalityCons: overwhelming functionality; more complicated set-up; learning curve to use
Forum Considerations
• Required or optional participation• Moderated or open• Automated posting notification• Structured or free discussion• Seeded questions
Forum Considerations
• Presence of instructor & students• Anonymity• Teams or individual• Posting rules (e.g. number, word limit)• Code of conduct
Best Practice & Caveats
• What has been your experience with online discussions?
• Can you share any examples of the effective use of forums, blogs, or chat?
• Any offline lessons that apply online?
For More…
• InformationoWikipedia & Webopedia oHow Stuff Works
• GlenoTry my blog, Webslinger