Options where participants must be present at the same time (synchronous)
| Teaching connections | Technology options | |
| 1. | Chat using text | Sakai chat room |
| 2a. | Telephone conferencing (free) | Skype |
| 2b. | Telephone conferencing (fee-based) | Infinite Conferencing |
| 3a. | Shared computer session: computer screen, text chat, voice (with microphone), video (with webcam) |
DimDim |
| 3b. | Shared computer session: computer screen, text chat, voice (with microphone), video (with webcam) |
Infinite Conferencing |
| 3c. | Shared computer session (one-to-one only): Share computer screen, text chat, voice (with microphone), video (with webcam) |
Skype |
| 4. | Collaborate on documents while also using voice chat | Skype + Google Docs |
| 5. | Multi-user virtual environment | Second Life |
Need extra help with technology options for teaching?
IT-Academic Technology Services
phone: 302.831.0640
For more info...
Faculty wishing to explore ways
of using these technologies to accomplish their course objectives and
student learning goals are encouraged to contact the Center for Educational
Effectiveness at (302) 831-2027 to schedule an appointment.
Faculty interested in training sessions for technologies such as Sakai and PowerPoint are encouraged to check the latest offerings on the LearnIT@UD training calendar. Additional support for technologies such as the Dropbox and PO Box is available from IT-Client Services & Support by contacting the IT Help Center at (302) 831-6000 or via e-mail to consult@udel.edu.
This site is part of a larger set of plans and policies regarding course continuity during a flu outbreak. For additional information, visit H1N1 Information for the UD Community.
