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LTSE Teaching@JCU Virtual Learning Environments Synchronous communication
Synchronous communication
Synchronous communication tools enable real time communication and collaboration in a ‘same time-different place’ mode.
This type of communication promotes:
- Collaboration
- Allows for immediate response and feedback
- And can take place irrespective of distance.
Examples of synchronous communication techniques, are:
- Online conferences
- Chatrooms
- Student response systems.
Tools such as Collaborate Ultra also offer functions which allow for simultaneous viewing of whiteboard drawings, sharing of images and simultaneous internet browsing, creating a more engaging learning environment.
Supported technologies
Collaborate Ultra
Get started with using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, a real-time virtual classroom and web conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact.
GoSoapBox
GoSoapBox is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Student Response System where students use Wi-Fi enabled devices on campus to interact online with their lecturer and peers before, during or after a face-to-face class. The tool promotes student engagement in an active learning approach. It has features where students can indicate their level of understanding through the Confusion Barometer; and lecturers can create quizzes and polls, discussion topics/questions. All data can be exported by the lecturer for later analysis and response. GoSoapBox is compatible with a variety of mobile devices such as laptop computers, tablets and smartphones.
- Staff use
- Staff sign-up
- Staff guide [PDF]
- GoSoapBox support [Vendor]
- Students should not register for an account. To participate in a GoSoapBox event they need to:
- Open http://app.gosoapbox.com
- Type the Access Code provided by the academic staff member
- Click Join Now
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