Webex:

Keri Donovan-Group EEDU656: JIT TrainingDr. JohnsonAugust 25, 2010

By PresenterMedia.com adapted by K. Donovan

A Test Drive

Presentation FormatWhat you can expect

Virtual Meetings– How do they work?

WebEx – Take a look – Online meeting facilitator

Alternatives – Other platform alternatives

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Pros and Cons – What WebEx has to offer

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Connecting with peopleWhen locations vary

Meeting Location

Participants

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•Facilitator downloads WebEx platform• Invites are sent• Participants respond and arrive

Virtual MeetingsHow it works

That’s so easy!

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Ways to connectWebEx

• Picture Page Layout

WebEx Free trial ScreenshotImage from http://Webex.com/

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Wherever you are in the worldWith WebEx you can meet

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• Brainstorming•Group benefits•Many ideas

• Business planning• Implementing procedures•Updating policies

Virtual CollaborationSharing knowledge and experience

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Images from PresenterMedia.comPeople gather… from all over… to collaborate!

Virtual ClassroomsBridging geography with technology

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This is exciting!

• Comprehensive support• 24/7 tech support•Application sharing• Browser to browser access• Interactive whiteboard• Conference by mic or telephone.

•Data integrity guaranteed•Privacy guaranteed•presenter variables for contributors•VoiP active•Experienced

Benefits Webex meeting

• Expensive at $75.00 a month per port

• Steep learning curve

• Any participant having difficulty with their ISP

connection will slow down the entire group meeting

• Lag in video when congested

• Customization can be very costly

Webex meeting Detriments

There are many ways to collaborate!

Comparing PlatformsA look at the competition

Online Meeting Programs

Breakout Rooms

Media Capable

App Sharing

WebCam

Audio Whiteboard

WebEx Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Skype ? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Fuze ? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Meeting Platforms

Fuze Meeting: < http://www.fuzemeeting.com/solutions/higher-education >.

Skype: < http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home >.

Webex: < http://www.webex.com/ >

Additional Resources

Clark, R., & Kwinn, A., (2007). The new virtual classroom: Evidence-based guidelines for synchronous e-learning. Pfeiffer: San Francisco. ISBN: 9780787986520.

(2005) CNET editor’s review. CNET. Retrieved August 22, 2010 from: < http://reviews.cnet.com/software/webex-meeting-center/1707-3513_7-9755871.html >.

Randall, C., (2009). WebEx meeting center review. Executive Edge. < http://www.executive-edge.net/webex-meeting-center-review/ >.

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