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Web Conferencing Options at UB SSW: Software Comparison and Hands-On Training

Discover available web conferencing software at UB School of Social Work (SSW) with an introduction to options, best software for various needs, limitations, and upcoming hands-on training sessions. Explore Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft Lync, Google Hangouts, and Skype for effective online communication. Learn their features, strengths, and weaknesses, and schedule training sessions with experts.

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Web Conferencing Options at UB SSW: Software Comparison and Hands-On Training

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  1. Web Conferencing at UB SSW Steven Sturman Instructional Designer

  2. Introduction • What options are available • Which software works best for what • What are some of the limitations • In future sessions we will have hands on training for these options

  3. Software that is Available • Blackboard Collaborate • Microsoft Lync • Google Hangouts • Skype • Web Conferencing through Parker 206 and Baldy 653 and Baldy 684 starting in 2014

  4. Which for What? • All of them allow you to video chat with your students • Each one allows you to record your sessions for later usage • Some allow you to share content along with the conversation • Each of them has their strengths and weaknesses

  5. Quick Feature Comparison

  6. Collaborate • Geared specifically towards the education market • Best tool for lectures and larger groups of participants • Has breakout rooms, raise hands, polls, text chat, feedback options • Share Content, White Boards, Application Sharing

  7. Collaborate • Can jump right in, but larger learning curve with all the extra tools • Need to schedule specific days and times • http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Collaborate/overview.aspx

  8. Microsoft Lync • Everyone has this installed on their desktop • Best for office hours small groups and meetings • Integrates with Outlook for scheduling and managing meetings • Can Share Documents, Share Desktop, White Boards • Can be used at any time without the need to schedule ahead

  9. Microsoft Lync • Students also have access to Lync so they can use it for group work or collaboration on their own • http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/service-guides/conference/virtual-conference.html

  10. Google Hangouts • Quick and easy means for impromptu meetings • All you need is a google+ account • Limited to 11 participants • No extra features just video or audio chat • Hangouts on Air allows webinars • http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/

  11. Skype • Allows video and audio calls • Best for bringing guest speakers into your class • Higher quality video and audio • Can connect over the phone • Need special software to connect • Need to purchase software to record • http://www.skype.com/en/what-is-skype/

  12. Learn More • Check out the sites linked in the presentation • Contact Steve or Tony and let us know which software you are interested in learning how to use • We will be scheduling meeting times to meet online with people so that you can try them out

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