Presenters from Tri-C explained their set up to deliver live training events for online learners. They focused on using the LMS (Blackboard) and not so much on study habits, learning strategies, etc. They used Adobe Connect, but are in the process of reviewing potential, more cost-effective systems. It sounded like the only feature Adobe didn't provide that they wanted was break-out rooms.
There are plenty of other live, web-meeting type software out there. Adobe is cool since it is entirely flash-based, needing no extra downloads. Few probably know this, but Kirkwood has a software called iLinc that does the same thing. I have been looking at that for virtual instructor training. Never really thought about it for student training -- we have a limited seat number.
A website is available with a recorded example of what they are doing.
"Students like it."
I don't doubt that. But I have to wonder how much they need all this. Seems like a big investment and maybe it doesn't much matter. They are doing some comparative testing now. Perhaps next conference they will report on their findings.
They also mentioned a software called Zoho that begs some checking out.
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