Reflection
Write an entry for your course weblog about your experience here (on your “Home” page and posting a new entry). How labour intensive was the process? What worked well? What was challenging? What surprised you?
Synchronous Communication Tools:After reviewing all of the different ways for communication, I can say that I have had experience with Skype (a lot). It is an economic way to talk with my daughter when she is away travelling or in L.A. at Music Institute school. I like it a lot for its affordances, mainly video with the audio.
I have also used MSN messenger, which is a good way to type instant messages with the other person online.
I have used webct vista chat rooms several times now in various courses. They are good when there is an expectation of set protocols for talking set up.
I have also used Wimba and Googledocs for communicating. Googledocs is good when working on a particular assignments as everyone can view and add at the same time.
All these different ways offer benefits. It is good to review each to determine when each one meets your needs.