24_7+Learning


 * 24/7 Learning -- Virtual Collaboration, Groupware, and Meeting Spaces **:

Virtual Collaboration is defined as "two or more people collaborating together to accomplish a task without the use of face to face interaction." //(wikipedia)// It has become one of the most popular buzzwords in the industry for meetings, trainings and conferences. Some of the more popular applications are: **SKYPE, Elluminate, WizIQ, DimDim,** and **OoVoo**. There are definite differences in quality and tools available within each of these applications. SKYPE and OoVoo are free. They are quick downloads from the web and an establishment of an account. SKYPE allows only two people to video conference. OoVoo allows up to 5 users. Elluminate is much more sophisitcated, but is expensive. It is often used for group meetings and allows multiple users to interface in a closed environment. DimDim is a free version of an application such as Elluminate, but not with as many options.

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 * MY RECOMMENDATIONS/CLASSROOM POSSIBILITIES**: I love these types of tools. The ability to instantly meet with someone who is not located near you is fantastic. SKYPE is my tool of choice for doing this. The teachers in our district have begun using these types of services in their classroom. We have had collaboration using SKYPE within the building, around the district and in the county. There are even teachers working on doing remote broadcasts from their classrooms to the school TV station using SKYPE. The possibilities are limited only by the person.