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Co-Moderators: José Antônio Da Silva and Dennis Oliver
Guest presenters:
Jonathan Finkelstein: Monday, Feb 2, at 16:00 GMT, at Learning Times
Andy Pincon:Thursday, Feb 5, at 15:00 GMT, at Alado.net
Welcome message:
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to week 4 of BaW09. By now you have already explored lots of interesting tools; we hope you are enjoying the ride. In week 4, we will be exploring voice and video tools. We will also be looking into the Alado.Net (Windows only), Elluminate, and WiZiQ virtual classroom / online presentation platforms, as well as user-friendly tools for sending voice messages:HandyBits (Windows only), Utterli, Springdoo (now called "bedroomtv"), and others, so now it is time for you to speak up. We are looking forward to listening to your voices.
— become aware of different virtual classrooms/online presentation platforms;
— explored different features of each virtual classroom/online presentation platform;
— explored different user-friendly tools for voice and video mail;
— attended the live presentation(s) on the topics of the week;
— commented on the presentation(s) given during the week;
— responded to the weekly questions posted in the discussion forum; — read and commented on the Week 4 readings.
Activities
Online learning
Get ready to explore the online world of learning. Through Alado, Elluminate and WiZiQvirtual classrooms, as well as user-friendly tools for sending voice messages (HandyBits, Springdoo, Wimba Voice), we will be loudly learning and exploring.
There is often setup required to use online classrooms. Please take some time to read through the instructions for the virtual classroom downloads where necessary and do not leave this until the last minute. Complete system checks and audio checks as required in the instructions .
Alado: Go here:http://www.alado.net/webheads.At the top left, click on Login. On the next page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and type in your name . You do NOT need a password. Now click on Enter and you are in the Alado virtual classroom!
Flashmeeting:See http://flashmeeting.open.ac.uk/.During the meeting one person speaks (i.e. broadcasts) at a time. Other people can also simultaneously contribute using text chat, the whiteboard, or emoticons etc. while waiting for their turn to speak. This way the meeting is ordered, controlled and easy to follow. A replay of the meeting is instantly available, to those with the 'unique' replay url.
Some tips on using voice tools (#1) recorded by Dennis Oliver
More tips on using voice tools (#2) recorded by Dennis Oliver
Like to have your voice heard? Did you realize there are many voice tools available for communicating across the web? Look over the tools below. Post your comments on our Chinswing at tinyurl.com/99t5qz
Making your voice heard - Set up accounts in two of the following tools:
Post your reflections on these message toolsin our VoiceThread below (bearing in mind the Questions of the Week below), and on the potential and applications of these tools to language learning.
Questions of the Week
How could using voice increase learning? Which tool(s) would you choose for your classes? Why?
What are the differences between Alado, Elluminate, and WiZiQ?
Why should we become comfortable with virtual classrooms?
Which virtual classroom platform(s) would you choose to use in your classes? Why?
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