Web Conferencing

Web conferencing is a broad term for virtual online meetings. Unlike discussion forums and news groups, participants in a web conference are online simultanesously and communicate in real time. These tools can be used to interview an expert, take a virtual field trip, connect with classes at other schools, or have online discussions.

Video Conferencing

Skype 

  • Screen sharing, file sharing, and chat.
  • Free version limited to two participants - good for classroom to classroom conferencing.
  • Installation and account required.
  • Mobile app available.
  • Sign up for Skype in the Classroom to find other classrooms to call

Facetime

  • Video chat on Apple devices - use to conference between iPads or iPods
  • No additional account setup required - call another devices Apple ID

Meetings.io

  • Web-based video conferencing with no account or setup required
  • Must have web camera to participate

Virtual Whiteboards

Twiddla

  • No accounts required, but teachers can get a free Pro upgrade. See their sign-up page for details.
  • Upload documents, images, or screenshots to mark-up.
  • Chat and file sharing included.

Scriblink

  • No account required
  • Click-to-add math symbols and special characters
  • Chat and file sharing included

Chat

    Neat Chat

    • Simple, no-frills text chat
    • No sign-up or setup need - just create a nickname and share your room's link

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