Rhonda+Hill

= General Sessions =

Kennesaw State University
//November 3, 2011// //12pm-1:00pm, Australian Room 3-4//

Interactive presentations and online conferencing have come together in many ways. Two programs leading the industry are Wimba and Big Blue Button, which is currently integrated into two of the most frequently, used learning management systems. Wimba is an interactive presentation software that allows one presenter to verbally and visually communicate with members of the audience as well as with display presentation materials. Wimba has several unique features that allow the audience to interact with one another in the Vista learning management system. Big Blue Button reveals a more simplistic interface and is primarily utilized in MOODLE. This platform allows multiple users to appear in a multi-user visual conference and also allows for presentation. The online classroom has never been so virtual. Actual presentations can be archived and reviewed later by the faculty and students, keeping the flexibility that the online class delivers. Both programs are flawlessly run on a PC or Mac platform and require basic components such as a web camera and microphone. Both programs allow the user to upload PDF files, PowerPoint files, and most other Microsoft Office files. Effortlessly move through the presentations and direct your audience to the highlights of your information using either of these programs.

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