Meet - Share - Colaborate
A video conferencing tool with the ability to chat, react in real time, break out into small groups, and share screens. Easy to use across all platforms and devices. Multiple backgrounds and filters allow privacy, so everyone is sharing their work not their bedroom.
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Name: |
Zoom |
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URL: |
https://zoom.us/ |
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Cost: |
There is a free version,
and additional monthly plans for a fee. |
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Details related to copyright use, licensing,
intellectual property: |
Licensing deals are
available. |
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Platform (Windows and/or Mac based; not
applicable): |
Web based with apps for
different platforms. |
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Description: |
It is a video conferencing tool. Became very popular
during the pandemic for work, educational,
and social purposes. |
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Advantages: |
1.
Messaging function with
‘hand up’ while people are talking allows for questions without interrupting. 2.
Ability to share
screen. 3.
Breakout rooms for
small groups to colaborate. 4.
The interaction
features make it more valuable than just a webinar. 5.
Calls can be
recorded. 6. Can be used for large groups. |
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Disadvantages or Challenges: |
1.
Not everyone likes video conferencing with
cameras on. 2.
Does stream as
nicely with other products the way Microsoft teams does, but doesn't require
a subscription to Office 360. 3.
Not secure. |
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Level of Expertise Required (Instructor and
students): |
Low, but some computer
literacy is required. |
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Ease of Use: |
Very easy. |
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Learning Strategy: |
This technology is a way to
use all the learning strategies when the class can not be together. With the
breakout rooms, it can even accomplish peer instruction. |
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Pedagogical function: |
Again, this technology
allows for any method to be used. While it is not exactly the same as being
in a classroom or lab, it is flexible enough that the teacher can use any of
the pedagogical approaches. |
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What Situation(s) is it Best Used For?: |
It is great for teaching
new software. The teacher can show their screen to the students as they
perform a feature. If a student has trouble following along on their own
computer, they can then share their screen to the teacher to determine the
issue. |
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Accessibility Concerns: |
It is a visual tool. |
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Special Equipment Required: |
Computer, tablet, or phone. Internet access. |
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Teaching/Training Resources Available: |
https://harvard.service-now.com/ithelp?id=kb_article&sys_id=4c3290f6db5b845430ed1dca4896197f |