Synchronous Web Conference

I just finished with a 29 attendee synchronous Web conference. It was interesting being that not many people had ever attended a web conference before.

Many obstacles had to be overcome with microphones and cameras learning how to access and control volume and feedback. Once 12 to 13 people were on the camera, bandwidth seemed to be a problem. To have everyone be able to see each other, you had to give hosting abilities which then opened up a whole new area. The screen began moving and changing as each person modified the screen. Eveyone had access to them which became a visual problem with the motion and not being able to focus.

If this was being used for a class, a set of criteria would need to be established so as not to over complicate or frustrate the attendees.

Being that this is a distance learning course, I feel that web conferencing is very benefical to get to know others that are in th e class so to encourage collaboration and be more of a team. I sometimes feel isolated when I have a question or do not understand an assigment. The coach only has so much time and certain quesitons can be handle within discussions.

Putting a picture with the names was comforting for me also. There are many in my section that I don't really know very well. Only those that have made contact through web conferencing and email chatting.


Putting a picture with the names was comforting for me also. There are many in my section that I don't really know very well. Only those that have made contact through web conferencing and email chatting.