The video we started with this afternoon, was on You Tube giving a demo of the newest addition to facebook-Skype. The skype function allows people to video chat within facebook. A very handy tool. One of the websites that we discussed today, 2learn.ca looks like a really great site that I could use with my learners. The students do free reading daily and often choose children's books and on this site there are audio stories that could supplement their reading. Something from today's class that I will also bring with me back to my teaching is the video conferencing possibilities that could take place on skype or a similar stage to bring in experts or guest speakers into the lessons more often!
Today's class was centered on Elluminate. I have used this before as an online student at the UofC. I did learn a few new things about Elluminate and the possibilities for a moderator. I don't know if I would ever be able to use this in my current practice, however, I would when collaborating with colleagues. I can definitely see the value in it!
See you tomorrow.
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