4. Wendy's CMC Discussion Environment Conceptual Metacognition Strategic Procedural Constructual Scaffolding Interaction Framework Video/voice attachment area!! Admin/Help etc. Module/tasks & content. Open discussion Forum. Digital Repository. Resources /tools. Tutor, guides & supports the students. Student, takes control of own learning.
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6. Clear Structure of Course and Materials. Tools need to be usable, accessible with clear structure.
7. Skype Skype is a multimedia communication tool integrating voice-over-IP (VoIP) instant messaging (IM) and video. I have used Skype within school to support real-time-collaboration (RTC) with another school in Leeds, which motivated and enhanced learning.
8. Skype & Face-to-Face Skype is not identical to a traditional telephone service, but it's free--that is, if one Skype user is calling another. www.skype.co.uk
9. TokBox TokBox is a web-based video communication service. Link to Youtube video,, SlideShare and set up video chat channels.
10. Audacity Audacity is a free, cross-platform sound editor. You can record live audio.
11. Gadwin Printscreen Create a screenshot. Enhance documents and embed captures into presentations.
12. Merlin v Ebridge At first I did prefer Merlin but do find myself warming to Ebridge , it does the job! Both have a home page with Links. Both have forums' etc Merlin had personal Chat, whereas Ebridge has open. Merlin worked 99% of the time. Ebridge has hiccups.
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