suppose many Moodlers are already exploring dimdim as their free virtual classroom alternative. Thanks Patricia Donaghy for sharing with me this juicy FREE virtual classroom tool. Yeah, if you don't like WiZiQ or dimdim, you can always explore Elluminate , which is not really free (free for 3 concurrent users only), but is a user-friendly feature rich cost effective virtual classroom tool. dimdim Open Source Community Edition dimdim Documentation WHAT? "dimdim is the world´s first free web meeting service based on the open source platform .

Virtual Classrooms) play a part. This is definitely not something new and the tools for this have existed for quite sometime. The tools range from the ever popular Webex , to the reasonably priced Adobe Connect Pro to the free and open source DimDim . The entry barrier into the domain of virtual classrooms is almost nil. At the very outset, let me apologise for being late on this post. My dog went through surgery this weekend, my wife's had exams and life's been incredibly hectic as a consequence. As I wrote earlier, if you're a service

The WiZiQ virtual classroom tool runs in Flash and contains many (although clearly not all) of the features associated with expensive commercial systems. would have thought this tool would be a real boon to those on tight budgets who already have Moodle installations - it might even be a good enough reason for picking Moodle in the first place. Just one thing bothers me. Providing bandwidth WiZiQ have just launched their Live Class module for Moodle . This integrates their free web conferencing solution directly into Moodle, so Live Class sessions can be

comments Tips For Making Virtual Classroom Sessions More Interactive November 16, 2008 by Sue Waters Jo Hart facilitated an amazing session on tips for making virtual classrooms such as Elluminate more interactive at this week’s free online PD . Our next Friday session will also be on virtual classrooms but this time participants will be given the opportunity to take turns moderating the virtual classroom and developing their own skills. Home About

(For the live blogging info look below the AG08 synopsis) Frank Gartland at LinkedIn ( AG08 synopsis ): A primary challenge of any virtual event is successfully engaging the audience. Even skilled presenters often encounter challenges when bringing their presentations to a virtual environment. Anyone who has presented virtually understands the pressures and challenges inherent From getting the audience's attention at the start, to keeping them focused and engaged, to motivating them to participate – all are challenges for any on-line presenter. This session will

Today sees the launch of onlignment, a new blog focusing on the use of web conferencing and similar tools (from instant messaging to telepresence) for learning and business communications. knowledge sharing and training. There's no doubt that, something like ten years after their initial launch, web conferencing and other synchronous communication tools are now enjoying a huge surge in popularity. I am joined in this venture by two well-respected colleagues, Phil Green and Barry Sampson, who share my belief that the move from face-to-face to online real-time communications is

WiZiQ + Live Class Module for Moodle YouTube: WiZIQ - The Free T&L Platform Via Patricia Donaghy WHAT? On WiZiQ educators and learners can connect live anywhere in the world from home using this FREE virtual classroom software . Inside the virtual classroom you share an interactive synchronized collaborative environment where you can communicate with each other on one-to-one basis using microphone, chat and share whiteboard (similar to blackboard in the classroom), presentation and documents. FEATURES? WiZiQ 's virtual classroom

I have been recently asked which tools I think will make it onto next year's Top 100 Tools list.  them securely with colleagues, and measure how they're used. - Sliderocket 10  WiZiQ WiZiQ is a place where you can teach and learn using an easy-to-use virtual classroom - WiZiQ ********** Anyone else want to make a prediction about the tool(s) they think will reach the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009 list?  Tags: Tool Here are 10 that I think have a good chance. 1  Cooliris Cooliris transforms your browser into a lightning fast,

know that virtual classrooms are well established in the US and that some 10% of formal training is carried out this way, but very few l&d people that I’ve encountered in Europe were aware of the possibilities until either (1) they were invited to a webinar and were brave enough to participate, or (2) their organisations started to use web conferencing to run virtual meetings. It is unlikely that they considered the additional functionality that would be needed to support l&d activities, not least integration with learning management systems and tools such

The formal course description also mentions a variety of new learning tools that will be used in this course. "Connectivism and Connective knowledge: The Furture of Education and Training" is starting on 7 September 2008 and will be running for approx. 3 months.