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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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Integrating Desktop Video Conferencing into Online and Web-Enhanced Courses

Session 4, Salon 2, 2:45p.m. – 4:00p.m. Saturday

Darla Runyon, Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Roger Von Holzen, Northwest Missouri State University

Abstract: Desktop video conferencing software for real-time communication, collaboration, instruction, and learning is making its debut in online and web-enhanced course sites. This session will provide an overview of desktop video conferencing features, and offer ideas for incorporating this software into online or web-enhanced courses and as a campus-wide technology tool.

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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 tools to complete activities, assignments, and

projects*

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Interactions

Teacher-student Student-student Student-content Student-technology*

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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 group

Enrich 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 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 a setting for knowledge sharing and

knowledge building Student group presentations and projects

Engages students in a problem-solving environment

Promotes synthesis and reflection of process*

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Collaborative Learning Spaces

Technological medium that provides:synchronous or asynchronous methods for

student engagement and interactionmotivation for construction of knowledge

through groups rather than passively absorbing information as an individual

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

studentsprovide feedback on concept applications *

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Collaborative Learning Spaces

Recorded eventsTegrityNarrated lectures

Live interactive events Instant messagingDesktop video conferencing*

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Communication Modes

AsynchronousThreaded discussionsE-mailDocument sharing

SynchronousChat Instant messagingDesktop 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 quizzesProvide 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 expectationsUse 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 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

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 Runyondrunyon@mail.nwmissouri.edu

Dr. Roger Von Holzenrvh@mail.nwmissouri.edu

Center for Information Technology in EducationNorthwest Missouri State University