Definition

Online communication tools allow people to talk (live audio/video), some of the best include a whiteboard tool that allow people to share ideas in real time and some include PowerPoint.

Examples

Elluminate
Live voice, polling, whiteboard, powerpoint, video, chat at low bandwidths. Free V-rooms.
Skype
Like an online telephone caller with voice, video and chat
TokBox
A free video chat tool
Adobe Connect
Formally Macromedia Breeze, this learning management system requires high bandwidth, but has similar tools to Elluminate at a lower cost.

Used for:

1. Meetings
2. Tutoring
3. Teaching
• At the University of Saskatchewan, we will be using Elluminate to hold monthly 1 hour "Teaching Tips" sessions.