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Workshop: Synchronous Tools for Online Teaching & Learning (OTL)

Related Tool Links

Skype - http://skype.com

USTREAM - http://ustream.com

Livestream - http://livestream.com

Second Life - http://secondlife.com

InWorldz - http://inworldz.com/

Related PowerPoint - ITAL_synchtools.ppt

Resources for Conducting Synchronous Events

Webconferencing for OTL wiki page (including webinar recording)

Julia's Compiled Chat Tips (that you are welcome to copy and use)

Chat Tips

Effective Online Facilitation

http://pre2005.flexiblelearning.net.au/guides/facilitation.html

The Synchronous Trainer's Survival Guide (book, takes you to Amazon) 

Learning in Real Time (book, takes you to Amazon)

Synchronous Discussion in Online Course: A Pedagogical Strategy for Taming the Chat Beast

Synchronous_Discussion_in_Online_Courses-__A_Pedagogical_Strategy_for_Taming_the_Chat_Beast.pdf

The Real Time Minute

http://www.learninginrealtime.com/minute/

The eLearning Guild's Handbook on Synchronous eLearning

Games Trainers Play (a great resource to add fun to your synchronous events)

GamesTrainersPlay.pdf