Our group met on multiple days to brainstorm. We used Adobe Connect, and Skype.
What were the advantages to using the web conferencing tool to discuss this project?
Adobe Connect had some nice features like live video and sound, and you were able to share your desktop and chat at the same time.
Skype had its own benefits - it was easier to enter, and easier to communicate. There were no echoes in the video call and it was much easier to get everyone together.
What were the disadvantages to using the web conferencing tool to discuss this project?
A big problem we had with Adobe connect is that we could not get everyone into the chat - and when we did on day 2, not everyone could hear. We had much more success with Skype. One issue with Skype was that I found the multiple windows I had open to be difficult - the chat and the video were not in the same place. Lastly, sometimes in the video chat on Skype, the voices became distorted and hard to understand.
Below is a screen capture from day 1 - Suzy and I were in the chat, while chatting with Reaz through e-mail because Adobe Connect would not let him in.
Here is a breakdown of what our group discussed in our brainstorming session.
1 - We've decided to explore Google Apps and the way they can be used in the classroom.
2. We are trying to find a tool that will allow us to create our presentation. We have discussed Jing and iMovie - and we're leaning towards the latter. We are using Google Docs to collaborate online, and then we're going to use Celtix to create our Storyboard.
3.We've broken up the parts of the project and we will each be exploring two Google Technologies that we can use in the classroom. I will be researching the use of Google Forms, and Google Sites. Suzy will be discussing the Google Calendar and Google Docs. Finally, Reaz will be exploring Google Wave (Great tool btw) and Gmail.
4.) Our goal is to have all of our information posted on our Google Doc by Friday 4-15 so we can turn it into a storyboard the next day. Then we are planning on getting our movie done in the following week.
Update:
We've met again and this time our session was recorded.
Watch the Session below:
http://remc.adobeconnect.com/p37126398/
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