Abstract
This report summarizes key findings relating to an institutional study of web-conference based learning and teaching at Macquarie University. Academics from a range of disciplines trialed a web-conferencing system during Semester 1 of 2009. Feedback from participants indicated general satisfaction with the system, though a variety of technical problems were experienced ranging from users’ ability to operate the platform to the perceived reliability of the system. Several academics identified the need for web-conferencing to enable effective synchronous pedagogies for distance teaching and learning. A range of issues relating to the use of web-conferencing are articulated as well as strategies for effective implementation. It is intended that the results this study provide a point of comparison for other institutions that may be experimenting with web-conferencing as well as a framework for evaluation.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010 |
| Editors | Zoraini Wati Abas, Insung Jung, Joseph Luca |
| Place of Publication | USA |
| Publisher | Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education |
| Pages | 4168-4177 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1880094797 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | Global Conference on Learning and Technology (1st : 2010) - Penang, Malaysia Duration: 17 May 2010 → 20 May 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | Global Conference on Learning and Technology (1st : 2010) |
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| City | Penang, Malaysia |
| Period | 17/05/10 → 20/05/10 |
Keywords
- web-conferencing
- evaluation
- Adobe Connect
- institutional