Looking at the options for video conferencing, our group decided to start with Vyew. This tool allowed for easy interaction through webcams/microphones, we could have the option to share screens, chat, send files, and record our session all while working on a common task. However, as we began the session and as group members began to enter the conference, we noticed that some microphones were causing quite a bit of feedback and making it difficult to communicate. At that point, our group choose to switch to Skype and conduct our conference there. Through Skype we did not have an issue with microphone feedback and we were able to communicate easily. We also used the chat feature and could share files with the click of a button, just as easy as attaching a file to an e-mail. All the features and tools available through Skype were very user friendly and our group had no problems getting our task accomplished. Even for a novice user like myself, I have had no problems using Skype or its features. I don't know if I would change anything for next time because we worked so well with Skype.
In my French classroom, I would use this as a tool to speak with other French students. It could be used to communicate with other students in classrooms in neighboring cities, states, or in schools in the United States. It could also be used to communicate with students in any Francophone country. It is almost the new way of having pen-pals and allows for students to experience the language outside of the classroom and possibly experience a different world by exposing them to other francophone classrooms or students
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