EDU656 August 2011

Results of Test Driving GoToMeeting

Michele KempMichelle Johnson

Gloria LeeEDU656

Dr. Nicole RunyonAugust 28, 2011

Running HEAD: Results of Test Driving 1

Test Driving GoToMeeting

Web-hosted, remote meeting and desktop sharing

software

Promotes computer-mediated learning environments

Enables users to meet via the Internet in

real-time

What is GoToMeeting?

Test Driving GoToMeeting

Easy to download

Easy to organize meetings

Comprehensive tutorials

Simple to follow

Easy to understand

Easy to Drive

High-definition (HD) video conferencing via web-cam

Sharing - easy access to granted by organizer

Tools -- Screen, mouse, and keyboard

Applications

Web

Email / Instant-Messaging Integration

Chat

Audio options / Audio record

Desktop recording / Meeting playback

Drawing tools

GoToMeeting Capabilities

Application SharingPros

Provides the ability

to change presenters

Provides the ability to share

Keyboard

Mouse control

Other's work by changing presenters

 

Application Sharing

Cons

Participants can only

view the white

board

Presenter has to

grant accessibility to

presenter functions

Chat

Pros

• Conversation is clear and concise.

• Chat can be recorded by

any participant via microphone or telephone.

• Use of group and private chat

Chat

Cons

Delay response time

answering a question.

Lack of popup

notification of incoming

chat message.

Questions need

repeating due to

background noise.

White Board

Pros

• Largest area of screen

• Participants can view the presenter’s screen

• Presenter can choose what participants can and can’t see

White BoardCons

• Can become visually overwhelming

• Presenter must give participants control in order for them to access white board

• Can demand so much attention that messages are overlooked

GoToMeeting Tools

Pros

• Share webcams or screens

• Ability to change presenters

• Ability to share control of keyboard and mouse

• Meeting can be recorded

GoToMeeting ToolsCons

• Webcams can be hidden by white board

• Use of webcam can cause some participants to lose connection

• Any movement of mouse by presenter will negate sharing of keyboard and mouse

GoToMeeting Benefits

Use web

-cam

• See facilitator and attendees in HD• No expensive hardware or video system• Easy-to-use video controls

Use sharing

• Facilitator shares any file or desktop application • Focus attendee attention• Share only specific applications • Securely collaborate in real time• Attendees share desktops

Use ema

il instant messaging

• Scheduled or impromptu meetings using• Microsoft Outlook / IBM Lotus Notes• Various instant-messaging services

GoToMeeting Benefits

Use chat

• With all attendees• Privately with a specific participant

Use audio

• Free VoIP, phone conferencing or both

Record

• Save, replay, post or email interactions and presentations – including audio.

Use

tools

• Draw, highlight and point to items of interest

Summary of GoToMeeting CapabilitiesFeatures Benefits

HD Web-cam • See attendees in HD• No expensive hardware / video system• Easy-to-use video controls

Sharing • Facilitator shares any file or desktop application • Attendees share desktops• Focus attendee attention• Share only specific applications • Allows secure, synchronous collaborate in real time

Email/Instant-Messaging Integration

Scheduled or impromptu meetings using• Microsoft Outlook / IBM Lotus Notes• Various instant-messaging services

Chat With all attendees Privately with a specific participant

Total Audio Service Free VoIP, phone conferencing or both

Desktop RecordingMeeting Playback

Save, replay, post or email interactions and presentations – including audio.

Drawing Tools Use tools to draw, highlight and point to items of interest

HDFaces for Organizer (2:25) Turn on HDFaces

Customize webcam streaming

Organizer controls

Present Online Like a Pro (4:43) Get advice on content & materials

Recommendations for delivering

keep your audience engaged

Benefits of Integrated Toll-Free

(7:08) Integrated Toll-Free Audio

Options Record your meeting

Access support resources

Present Online Like a Pro (4:43) Get advice on content & materials

Recommendations for delivering

keep your audience engaged

Administration Center (6:51) Invite organizers Manage groups

Generate reports

Recording Basics (3:53) Record meetings Set recording preferences

Learn about audio & video settings

Engage Your Prospects and

Boost Customer Loyalty (4:03) Use Drawing Tools

Change presenters

Share keyboard & mouse control

Audio Made Easy (4:45) Select audio options Set audio preferences

Learn about audio best practices

GoToMeeting Organizer Training

(14:54) Introduction to GoToMeeting

Key functionality including audio

Invite and manage attendees

Getting Started on a PC (2:36) Schedule a meeting Invite attendees

Start the meeting

Engage Your Audience (2:42) Take your presentations online

Add a personal touch

Use interactive training functionalities

Getting Started on a Mac (3:43) Schedule a meeting Invite attendees

Start the meeting

Comprehensive Tutorial List

References

Clark, R.C., Kwinn, A. (2007), Evidence-based guidelines for synchronous e-learning – the new virtual classroom, John E. Wiley & Sons, Inc., P. 260.

Clark & Mayer (2008), E-learning and the science of instruction: proven guidelines for consumers anddesigners of multimedia learning, John E. Wiley & Sons, P. 441.

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