spfister - EDIT 5370 - Module 4

Module 4 - Synchronous

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Zoom

Name of tool	Zoom
Summary of the tool and its general function/use	Online meetings for graduate student groups
Who would benefit from the use of this tool and why	Students and professionals can use the tool for online meetings.
What types of interaction/higher order thinking/creativity does this tool promote? How? Why?	The opportunity to collaborate with others can be a big boost for thinking and collaboration.
Advantages of using this tool	Free, but also paid versions. Accessible from anywhere. Training available on  website via video tutorials, free live training, and webinars.
Disadvantages of using this tool	Not well known.
Some creative ways this tool may be used to support distance education. Think outside the box. Look at your specific setting. How you may use the tool will vary from others in your group.	“Video on” option allows everyone to see each other and it “feels” like everyone is in a meeting. Great for a meetup amongst students.
Your personal reaction to utilizing this tool	This is a cool way of meeting. I have used some of the more corporate options, as well as Google Hangouts.

Webex

Name of tool	Webex
Summary of the tool and its general function/use	Webex is a tool used for collaborative, online meetings.
Who would benefit from the use of this tool and why	Students and professionals can use this for meetings.
What types of interaction/higher order thinking/creativity does this tool promote? How? Why?	Webex tends to lend more toward corporate usage, but would still be OK for students and educators to collaborate and meet.
Advantages of using this tool	Collaboration, recording multiple team member logins, and screen sharing.
Disadvantages of using this tool	Needs to be purchased. Licensing can get expensive. Relies on internet capabilities and equipment.
Some creative ways this tool may be used to support distance education. Think outside the box. Look at your specific setting. How you may use the tool will vary from others in your group.	Webex is can be used when a meeting needs to happen that involves team members who are not in the office. Great for having meetings with clients.
Your personal reaction to utilizing this tool	I have used Webex a lot at work. Competitors are gaining ground and catching up features, so hopefully the cost will come down some.

Skype

Name of tool	Skype
Summary of the tool and its general function/use	Skype is a tool used for video calls, chats and online meetings.
Who would benefit from the use of this tool and why	Students and professionals can use this for meetings.
What types of interaction/higher order thinking/creativity does this tool promote? How? Why?	This is great to stay in touch during team projects. It allows chats and video chats.
Advantages of using this tool	Collaboration, recording multiple team member logins, and screen sharing.
Disadvantages of using this tool	Needs to be purchased. Licensing can get expensive. Relies on internet capabilities and equipment.
Some creative ways this tool may be used to support distance education. Think outside the box. Look at your specific setting. How you may use the tool will vary from others in your group.	This is great for meetings ups, recordings of lectures and other communication, as long a the students have access to Microsoft Office.
Your personal reaction to utilizing this tool	I like using Skype. It has been around for a long time as a video chat, and now has added new meeting and recording features.

Google Hangouts

Name of tool	Google Hangouts
Summary of the tool and its general function/use	Google Hangouts is a powerful chat tool, allowing chat, video chat, conferences, and more.
Who would benefit from the use of this tool and why	I have used Google Hangouts for personal, professional and student use. It is robust and free, so it allows great communication options.
What types of interaction/higher order thinking/creativity does this tool promote? How? Why?	This is another way to just get people together to talk through things and brainstorm.
Advantages of using this tool	Free.
Disadvantages of using this tool	Will be replaced by standalone application – Hangouts Chats in October 2019.
Some creative ways this tool may be used to support distance education. Think outside the box. Look at your specific setting. How you may use the tool will vary from others in your group.	This tool can be used for team member and students to communicate with one another during project.
Your personal reaction to utilizing this tool	I use this a lot for personal chats, school chats and even interviews at work.