One of the best things about IVC is that it allows for a part of social communication that is not typically seen when using the social networks on the Internet. Yet, I have come to realize that the idea of using Web 2.0 with Interactive Videoconferencing is still a very new idea for many. Why? 

Kigluait has been actively involved in using Web 2.0 tools to extend our videoconferencing for sometime, but many of our customers find the tools new and sometimes overwhelming. We will continue to use these tools however, because it further allows for best teaching practices. 

Here is a great example. Often during videoconferences we cannot know, look, see understanding or answers to questions we ask from ALL of the students. Sometimes this is from a bad camera view (since we only meet for 60 minutes, we debate whether to take the time to have them adjust the camera) or from poor quality in the video feed or simply not being able to read every students face, body language at once. So along comes web 2.0. 

Poll Everywhere has a wonderful site for polling (like clickers) using sms text messages. So cell phones, Twitter, the web etc... Whatever tech you have on hand. Absolutely love it!  I will be testing this feature out in the upcomming year and I am sure will be back to blog the results.