The LTUG March 2007 survey has closed - the full results are available at the LearnTel survey blog. In the meantime, here are some highlights: 76% of respondents have tried web conferencing - that's quite a dramatic shift I believe from just 12 months ago, where I was constantly coming across people who had not participated or even heard of web conferencing.
65.5% of respondents use web conferencing in the education or training programs with 33% of these using it once a week.- which is great - think of all the extra people who are can now have access to learning opportunities (provided they have internet access, of course).
Macromedia Breeze was the most commonly used tool by 38.9% of respondents. Followed by Elluminate, Webex, Microsoft Live Meeting and Skype.
Here's a snippet from the comments: What people liked MOST about web conferencing...
the visual component adds to an otherwise bland phone conference
multiple participation
interactivity, communication and web cams
sharing desktops, applications, performing demonstrations, using presentations
covers distance easily and can be recorded
Tips for teaching with web conferencing...
prepare activties so that the attendees are not just passively listening
encourage social interaction
test the equipment prior to the event
preparation
avoid death by Powerpoint [ABB: all wise tips that apply to any type learning event!]
Why don't you use web conferencing...
still breaking down traditional thinking
no access to the tools
our programs are asynchronous - timing is tricky
video conferencing has greater potential and better imaging/audio capabilities
web conferencing is another form of traditional practice as opposed to student centred learning
Quite a range of responses there... if you want the full results click here.
The LTUG March 2007 survey has closed - the full results are available at the LearnTel survey blog. In the meantime, here are some highlights: 76% of respondents have tried web conferencing - that's quite a dramatic shift I believe from just 12 months ago, where I was constantly coming across people who had not participated or even heard of web conferencing.
65.5% of respondents use web conferencing in the education or training programs with 33% of these using it once a week.- which is great - think of all the extra people who are can now have access to learning opportunities (provided they have internet access, of course).
Macromedia Breeze was the most commonly used tool by 38.9% of respondents. Followed by Elluminate, Webex, Microsoft Live Meeting and Skype.
Here's a snippet from the comments: What people liked MOST about web conferencing...
the visual component adds to an otherwise bland phone conference
multiple participation
interactivity, communication and web cams
sharing desktops, applications, performing demonstrations, using presentations
covers distance easily and can be recorded
Tips for teaching with web conferencing...
prepare activties so that the attendees are not just passively listening
encourage social interaction
test the equipment prior to the event
preparation
avoid death by Powerpoint [ABB: all wise tips that apply to any type learning event!]
Why don't you use web conferencing...
still breaking down traditional thinking
no access to the tools
our programs are asynchronous - timing is tricky
video conferencing has greater potential and better imaging/audio capabilities
web conferencing is another form of traditional practice as opposed to student centred learning
Quite a range of responses there... if you want the full results click here.
Web Conferencing Survey results
The LTUG March 2007 survey has closed - the full results are available at the LearnTel survey blog.
In the meantime, here are some highlights:
76% of respondents have tried web conferencing - that's quite a dramatic shift I believe from just 12 months ago, where I was constantly coming across people who had not participated or even heard of web conferencing.
65.5% of respondents use web conferencing in the education or training programs with 33% of these using it once a week.- which is great - think of all the extra people who are can now have access to learning opportunities (provided they have internet access, of course).
Macromedia Breeze was the most commonly used tool by 38.9% of respondents. Followed by Elluminate, Webex, Microsoft Live Meeting and Skype.
Here's a snippet from the comments:
What people liked MOST about web conferencing...
Tips for teaching with web conferencing...
[ABB: all wise tips that apply to any type learning event!]
Why don't you use web conferencing...
Quite a range of responses there... if you want the full results click here.
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Posted by AnneBB on April 03, 2007 at 03:56 PM in Editorial Comment, Surveys | Permalink