Scenario 4

Scenario 4

The tool we used was appear.in

The second tool we tried was jitsi.

Short description:

appear.in: Onlineconference Systems jitsi: Onlineconference Systems

Goal:

appear.in: Communication is very easy, very simple, its effortlessly. jitsi: Communication is simple and easy aswell but you neet to install an app.

Howto:

Appear.in It is simple to use, without registration. You don't need to set up an account for it. Neither users or the administrators need to register. You just set up a room and send the link or just type in the name of the room.

Jitsi Install the app, but you don't need to sign up or create an account. The first one creates a room and gives the name to the other ones or you can add more people with just pressing the plus.

Timeframe:

appear.in: You can use it spontaneous. Not a long preparation time needed.

jitsi: You can use it spontaneous. Not a long preparation time needed.

Technical part:

Appear.in: On IOS devices you have to install an app for it. The Android users can just enter via google chrome.

Your data is not saved at all it is just a peer to peer data transfer. (An Advantage compared to skype) You can only talk with up to 4 people.

Jitsi: all users need to download the app. You can invite as many people as you want. You can close the room. There are more options when you use a desktop version then your phone. You can chat, share notes, open documents, special features etc.

Benefit for teacher/ Benefit for learner (pedagogical approach):

You can offer talking appointments with your student on short notice. You don't neet any technical backround. Students don't need to show up in person, which is also good for part time students.

Role of the teacher + role of the student

There aren't different roles for the teacher or the students.