Real time interaction through the Internet usually including text, audio, file presentation. May include video and file sharing. Note that accessability may be an issue if using for a class.

Learner Applications: Discussion, collaboration, production, presentation

Instructor Application: Feedback, present, facilitate discussion, advise, office hours

Examples:

• See Webcams

Services:

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• Nefsis - Multipoint videoconferencing for business to business online meetings
• Flash Meeting - This service works in a web browser and creates instant web replays.
• Palbee - a free online service which allows you to set up easy video meetings with your friends and colleagues. You can also use Palbee to record your own presentations and store them online.
• Yackpack -You log in when you want, you listen, and you yack. All the messages are stored for future reference. Most important, YackPack captures and conveys the expressiveness of voice putting emotion into virtual learning environments and enhancing traditional classroom interactions outside of class time.Free for educators, this tool is great for classes and office conferencing.
• Vyew - Free use with under 20 participants, this service provides teleconferencing, desktop sharing and document sharing.
• Elluminate - popular enterprise meeting tool, free use for 3 connections.
  

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