The Web 2.0 tool that I explored is called Dimdim. Dimdim is a free and easy way to host your own web meetings. I set up a registration very quickly and I was immediately able to invite others to join me in a meeting. There are many different things Dimdim allows you to do. You are able to easily share documents, web pages, presentations, and whiteboards. Dimdim also has voice and video so you can meet face to face and listen and view presentations.
I decided to try Dimdim with my second grade partner. After I registered I simply clicked on START (with a big red button) meeting now and I was able to invite my grade partner to join me in a meeting. I had to type in her email address and then all she had to do was open her email and accept the invite. If I didn’t email her, I could have just gave her the URL so she could join me. Neither of us had to install anything at all. While experimenting in our meeting I simply uploaded a graph I had created for her. We could both view the graph on the screen and we could use the tools on the side to circle or mark up anything. We don’t have microphones or cameras on our computers, but we were able to chat quickly on the side by typing a message and hitting send (on the right hand side). I was the host, so only I was able to upload things to share. However, with the click of a button, I could make her the host and she could share as well. The meetings are timed, so you know how long your meetings last. When your meeting is complete, you can review everything discussed at your meeting.
You can also schedule a Dimdim event and invite participants early. When you log in to your account on that day, you will have a schedule present. Just click on the meeting scheduled that you want to attend and Dimdim will take you there. Dimdim is a great way to collaborate and communicate for everyone.
Hi Allison,
ReplyDeleteI was looking at web tools for classes in my program. We have been running into the issue where we are having 2 instructors in a lab together trying to present at the same time. Originally I was looking at Yugma for web conferencing but I play to test this tool out on Monday in the classroom. I did notice that the free version does not have conference recording but I was wondering if I would be able to use Screenflow if I had that need. Make you think about the possibilities.
Thanks,
Shawn
Allison-
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to try something in video conferencing, and I really like this one. I like that there is a free option and that you can easily change admins, as well as the chat option. I think this would be a great tool to keep in touch with teammates that are spread out all over campus like my department is. Thank you!
Wow this is a very cool tool. I have notice take there are a lot of free good Web 2.0 tools out there. I could think of a whole lot of uses for this tool. May I could work from home and teach my lessons. Or If i am sick be able to instruct my student. And maybe conduct a staff meeting too. Thanks for your research.
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