Comments on: 20 reasons to prefer a virtual classroom to only Skype http://www.myngle.com/blog/2010/05/10/20-reasons-to-prefer-a-virtual-classroom-to-only-skype Thu, 24 May 2012 11:10:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Lilith http://www.myngle.com/blog/2010/05/10/20-reasons-to-prefer-a-virtual-classroom-to-only-skype/comment-page-1#comment-6025 Lilith Wed, 19 May 2010 16:57:49 +0000 http://www.myngle.com/blog/?p=3537#comment-6025 Thanks for the post! I was interested to see the reasons you chose. However, many of the arguments (1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18) seem to ignore the fact that skype also has a white board and conferencing capabilities (although I'm not sure what ETCon was like). I believe they can record too, but don't quote me. The idea that skype is unprofessional is merely a matter of perception. If we continue to use skype professionally, then it will be perceived as professional. Similarly, there are many possibilities for technologically-advanced tricks on skype that just need to be explored and utilized. I, for one, will continue to use skype until the quality of sound and access in the classroom improves. There are too many glitches, and the classroom has such high requirements for internet speed as to make it impossible for some students to use. Thanks for the post! I was interested to see the reasons you chose.
However, many of the arguments (1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18) seem to ignore the fact that skype also has a white board and conferencing capabilities (although I’m not sure what ETCon was like). I believe they can record too, but don’t quote me.
The idea that skype is unprofessional is merely a matter of perception. If we continue to use skype professionally, then it will be perceived as professional. Similarly, there are many possibilities for technologically-advanced tricks on skype that just need to be explored and utilized.
I, for one, will continue to use skype until the quality of sound and access in the classroom improves. There are too many glitches, and the classroom has such high requirements for internet speed as to make it impossible for some students to use.

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