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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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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 methods for student engagement and interaction to complete activities, assignments, and projects*
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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 groupEnrich 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 technologyUse 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 learnersProvides 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 environmentPromotes synthesis and reflection of processProvides text and audio archives of process*
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Computer Mediated Communication
Allows real-time conferencing with studentsSessions options:
One-on-one tutoringSmall group
allow students to work in groups virtuallyLarge group
Instructor leadSubject 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 eventsInstant messagingDesktop video conferencing*
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Desktop Video Conferencing
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Computer Mediated Communication
Desktop video conferencingspecialized 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 environmentmedium for spontaneous, collaborative communication*
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Interactive Features
Two-way audioOne-way video
May be switched among participantsPowerPoint-based presentations (agendas)WhiteboardApplication sharingWeb toursSurveys/pollsChatRecording and archiving*
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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*
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Practical Tips for CSCL
Use an open ended collaborative taskMultiple perspectivesMultiple solutions
Group students providing guidelines and expectations
Use small groups such as dyads and triadsChoose 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 courseDistribution of roles and responsibilities in groupsPeer 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
LicensingHostingSession requests*
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Planning for Integration
Courses using this technology should market technology requirements with the course description
Webcam and headset--$50Users must make certain they complete the system check on the computer they will use for the courseInstructors should prepare an agenda for sessions in advance*
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What’s Available—and the Cost?
One-on-one tutoringFree video and/or audio conferencing capability of IM services
Video conferencing providersCentraHorizon LiveElluminatePlacewareWebExTegrityClick2LearnInterwiseMacromedia Breeze*
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Darla [email protected]
Dr. Roger Von [email protected]
Center for Information Technology in EducationNorthwest Missouri State University
