Synchronous vs. asynchronous communication tools were compared including Jing, Awesome Screenshot, Google Hangouts, Skype, Adobe Connect, Slideshare, and BrainShark. Jing and Awesome Screenshot allow screenshotting and short screen recordings while Google Hangouts, Skype, and Adobe Connect enable video conferencing. BrainShark and Slideshare are used for hosting online presentations, with BrainShark allowing audio recordings directly from a cell phone. Key differences included the ability to share screens and files, support for different group sizes, and integrated features.