2nd Sychronized Web Conferencing

June 9, 2009

A big thank you to Dr. Abernathy for organizing and coming up with a great activity for those that wished to participate. :)

This session was much easier to manage than the last. Even though there were a lot of people that were not in the previous session that I was in, I believe stating the norms of not moving the screen and listening while others are trying to talk was extremely helpful.

I think if the host(s) or presenters would cue each person on one or two at a time, have them introduce themselves, where they are from etc., the meeting would have a little more meaning and/or structure.

Then switch host and/or presenters and have them introduce and cue in the next several people. Continue this until all participants had the opportunity to be host/presenter/speaker.

This gives everyone the opportunity to try the gadgets without getting sea sick or frustrated.

I understand the meeting is an exploration of the technology. But taking turns is never a bad thing.

I decided not to participate in the hosting until most had left since I had done it the previous session and thoroughly enjoyed even with all the changes and interruptions with the bandwidth cutting people in and out. Faces and voices really help our groups come together.

Again, I had a great time and was reluctant to leave. Thanks again!