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
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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 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
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Computer-Supported Collaborative
Learning
Interactions occur through the use of computer-
supported collaborative learning tools and
techniques
Collaborativelearning 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 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*
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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
students
provide feedback on concept applications *
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Collaborative Learning Spaces
Recorded events
Tegrity
Narrated lectures
Live interactive events
Instant
messaging
Desktop 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
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 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.
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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 University
http://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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Endicott, J. (October 2004). 5 Proven principles of web presenting.
Presentations.
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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 Runyon
drunyon@mail.nwmissouri.edu
Dr. Roger Von Holzen
rvh@mail.nwmissouri.edu
Center for Information Technology in Education
Northwest Missouri State University
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