Continued Response to Web Conference

Once properly trained on using the software, I can see where using a web conference would allow for collaboration beyond the regular classroom and beyond the regular school day. This would allow for greater learning potential and free some of the classroom time for other activities. Clarification of assignments would be another useful tool. Parents could also communicate with teachers in a more personal way. This aspect would help create a sense of belonging for the parents and the end result would most likely be greater parental involvement and increased student success. Educationally, the students would gain from learning in an environment that would allow them to feel more secure about asking questions. It would be interesting to do a study in the use of web conferences, blogs, and pod casting and the effects on student grades, and overall success.