Web Conferencing (Teaching in the Clouds)
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Allows video conferencing with up to 8 users (free version allows conferencing with one other user). You can share your screen , docs and applications in a live video meeting. Also has 2 way video chat and collaboration. This application must be downloaded and installed on your local machine. Mikogo Allows video conferencing with up to 10 users but there is no audio sharing or Webcam support. This application must be downloaded and installed on your local machine. VYew The Free version allows you to have up to 10 users to collaborate, along with 20 VyewBook limit (one VyewBook represents one active workspace.) The free version will display ads on your workspace. Browser based no install to local machine required. BigMarker Great option for conducting online tutoring sessions, brainstorming sessions, and other online presentations. Anymeeting Nice service for hosting and recording live webinars without installing any special software. As a webinar host you can share your screen, use your webcam, and use text chat all at the same time. As the webinar host you can invite others to talk to the group using their webcams. You can record all or part of your webinar for free too. Free version allows up to 200 users. Quick Screen Share Quickly see, and even control, a friend’s computer without installing software or signing up for a service. Java-based web app Quick Screen Share is the simplest way to offer screen sharing , and it’s free. Best of all, it works on and between Linux, Windows and Mac computers ScreenLeap Offers you with one-click, platform/tool-independent screen sharing and hassle-free viewing within the web browser. The service does not require any installation or signup whatsoever, and with it, you can allow as many people as you like to view your computer screen Wiggio Allows students and teachers alike to easily work in groups. After creating a group in Wiggio people can 1) communicate via group email, text, or voice messages, 2) host web meetings, conference calls, and chatrooms, 3) store and edit files in one common folder, 4) keep track of tasks and resources, 5) and poll all group members. Browser Based. Acrobat.com Free web conferencing called Connect Now Adobe Connect Pro version (Used in eLearning along with Ministry LMS) Skype in the Classroom A free and easy way for teachers to open up their classroom and their students to a world way beyond their campus. With Skype, students can learn from other students, connect with other cultures, and expand their knowledge. Spreaker Spreaker is an online application for creating and sharing live audio content on the Internet. With Spreaker, users become Radio DJs and host personal radio shows that can be streamed live and listened through a widget which supports all the major social media and mobile platforms. |

