Skype, Elluminate, Adobe Connect, Ivisit: A comparison of Web-Based Video Conferencing Systems for Learning and Teaching

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Karabulut, A. & Correia, A. (2008). Skype, Elluminate, Adobe Connect, Ivisit: A comparison of Web-Based Video Conferencing Systems for Learning and Teaching. In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 481-484). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
March 3, 2008
ISBN 1-880094-64-9
  Karen McFerrin, Roberta Weber, Roger Carlsen & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Aliye Karabulut, Ana Correia, Iowa State University, USA

Abstract

Free or low-cost web-based video conferencing systems enable synchronous learning and teaching providing more interactive and collaborative environments for online and/or blended education. Educators have numerous options that utilize online video conferencing each of which has different features. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to present a comparison of four web-based video conferencing systems, namely, Skype, Elluminate, Adobe Connect, and iVisit in terms of cost, features, audio and video quality, and ease of use. It is concluded that each system has its own assets and pitfalls, so educators need to decide whichever to use based on their student needs and learning objectives.

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