There are many programs that allow teachers and students to interact with each other at the same time. Below, we explore some of the software available that provides asynchronous learning environments.
Adobe Connect: This software allows teachers to set up online meetings where students and teachers can record and work through problems online. This provides opportunities for students to ask questions and receive immediate answers.
Cisco WebEx: This software is great because it allows the teacher to modify it to meet their individual needs when instructing their students. It provides small online meetings with video conferencing, or the teachers can add functionality for webinars, training or technical support.
Blackboard Collaborate: This software is very popular among colleges. I have had experience with this software, even in my in-person classes. We could use this software to turn in assignments, ask questions for our professor, and discuss topics with other students. This software provides high quality, high definition audio and video which makes it a great device for online learning.
BigBlueButton: This software is accessible for all teachers since it has free access. It allows teachers the opportunity to make anyone in the classroom the presenter in an online meeting. In addition, the teacher or presenter, can write on the presentation so that other students can see the work on the problem. Lastly, if students have webcams, the website allows video access so that teachers can see their students and have an online tutoring session if needed.
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