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Synchronous e-learning myths #3: Just more death by PowerPoint

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I'd like to conclude my review of last Friday's eLearning Network Thinking Synch event by expressing my surprise at just how inventive people are becoming at using synchronous e-learning technologies. See for yourself - you can download the videos from the Forterra site).

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WiZiQ meets Moodle, no money changes hands

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This integrates their free web conferencing solution directly into Moodle, so Live Class sessions can be implemented as Moodle activities and students can have seamless access to synchronous events, within the context of a blended Moodle course. You have VOIP, chat, PowerPoint upload, a whiteboard and the ability to record sessions.

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Learning in real time

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It took me a while to adjust to the idea of virtual classrooms, what with unreliable connections and then endless online death by PowerPoint. The author makes a good job of explaining why synchronous events complement asynchronous methods (self-study materials, forums, blogs) within a blended solution, rather than competing.

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The Big Question: What did you learn about learning in 2008?

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September Synchronous e-learning can be more effective than the classroom. Synchronous e-learning myths #2. October Present neither too little nor too much (and other PowerPoint tips). We need to find the right balance between serving up knowledge on a plate and helping learners to construct their own. Norman's lament.

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Doing what comes naturally

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When recording a presentation on your own for use as a narrated PowerPoint or as a podcast. On the other hand, in some contexts I find the communication feels really awkward: When delivering a presentation using web conferencing.

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