2. SOFTWARE QUESTIONS
Instructional goals by using these websites?
To build a model that encourages collaboration and
teambuilding amongst students.
Benefit of using video conferencing in education?
Increase collaboration between students.
Increase a sense of community in the classroom.
Increase participation levels
Increase educational value and relevance
3. WEBSITES
Two websites have been selected for evaluation
AnyTime.com
Tokbox.com
Both of these are web conferencing websites that are
available for free to users and have the option to pay
a subscription fee to obtain additional perks such as
no advertisements or archiving capability.
4. ADVANTAGES
AnyTime.com
Live tutorials available (registration only)
Social media friendly (i.e. Facebook, Twitter)
Up to 200 members can participate in a conference
One-way mode conferencing available
User face is friendly and design is visually appealing
Tool available to create polls, record webinar & more..
Members can express mood (i.e. happy)
5. DISADVANTAGES
AnyTime.com
Website does not work with my iPhone (unsure if it will
work with other Apple products)
Found it difficult to perform screen share
Instructions were unclear
Tutoring only available live; no other support available
away from tutoring hours
6. ADVANTAGES
Tokbox.com
Multiple members can participate (up to 20)
Social media friend (Facebook, Twitter)
Can post YouTube videos on web conferencing
Room is to find – just provide link
7. DISADVANTAGES
Tokbox.com
Small number of people can participate – up to 20
however most classrooms average at least 24 students
Features not found to record conference or conduct
polls
Website was confusing and visually unappealing
8. Features AnyMeeting.com Tokbox.com
Directions clear and easy to follow Yes No
Easy to start and exit program Yes Yes
Fully functional & clear of bugs Yes Yes
Enjoyable to use Yes Yes
Visually Appealing Yes No
Useful management features Yes No
basic tasks are easily learned Yes Yes
advanced features easily applied Not Applicable No
menu driven tutorial No Yes
10. RECOMMENDATION
AnyMeeting.com is user friendly and extremely easy to
use. Plus, they provide many features that are available
for free.
I found it easier to use this website for educational
purposes particularly since it allows more than 200
members to participate.
Overall, it will lead to a positive experience for everyone
and give the teacher total control to conduct an
environment for interaction and learning.
