I found this weeks class period to be really fun. I enjoyed seeing how Adobe Acrobat Connect utilizes multimedia technology to bring a class together. I personally found the 'raise hand' option to be really fun! I think that the synchronous way of online classes is most beneficial, especially for a language class. It gives more attention to the students and provides vital feedback. The chat box was also interesting to utilize while Esther was speaking. I was wondering if chatting while listening to her amounted to talking in class, as in a disturbance. Interesting, right?
I'm getting excited to have classes online like that. I think it'll be a great learning opportunity for all of us. It was also interesting (but unfortunate) that some people had trouble talking, or getting online. This goes to show that there are still quirks in the system and that the reliability of technology should always be critiqued.
I completely forgot about the "raise hand" button. I agree, I really liked that ability. Did you see there was also a disagree and agree button? Yeah, that's a good question about the chatbox while others are speaking aloud. I see how it can be a distraction, if it doesn't go along with the speaker's conversation. But, I also see how it was aiding in the conversation when others were speaking, we could make little comments like "interesting" or "I agree" to let them know we are on board and still paying attention.
ReplyDeleteI agree Jesse, a class like is exactly what we know to have a good and direct experience. I also enjoyed the features Adobe Acrobat connect. At some stage I just used a step aside button to go out and use the restroom, when I came back i just clicked a button to rejoin the class. Adobe Acrobat Connect is definitely a powerful tool for a synchronous class. I liked it!
ReplyDeleteI also wondered if the little comments in the chat box would seem disrespectful. But the way I see it, the teacher can see what's being typed there and can see whether or not it's on task with what's being discussed through the video/audio, so as long it doesn't seem to be distracting the speaker, or detracting from that conversation, I'm not sure it's much of a problem. Also, for a couple of our group members, that was the only way they could join in.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you guys in here. This class meeting gave me a picture of what and how online learning is. I felt motivated and excited to experience such learning environment. I think this learning type makes every learning option possible and learning opportunity equal. Although did not have a microphone when the game started, I was still able to join textually, aurally, and visually. I'd like to think about the correlation between the length of time online and the health effects toward users
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