I also like to use Collaborate - when it works! There have been many instances where I have been in my virtual office and the students cannot see my presentation or me, or they cannot hear me. This is frustrating for both the students and myself. In my institution we are encouraged to embrace technology, but it has been my experience that many times the technology we embrace is broken. I find this particularly heinous in an online environment.
Shundra,
Yes, students actually seem to enjoy the online polling features as it keeps them current and engaged.
Renee Shaffer
Collaborate is the online technology that I incorporate into my online course. Collaborate has a variety of options that engages the students when attending weekly live labs. Three features I like are the ability to upload PowerPoint presentation for my visual learner. The polling feature allows me to present question and receive feedback in the form of a poll and finally the chat feature. This feature allows students to share thought, opinions and comments with fellow classmates.
Shundra Mosby
