When first time I heard the word video conferencing, I perceived it equal to net meeting. Many people can easily conduct a video conference at his/her home PC or with a laptop. There are many advantages listed in the article: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-video-conferencing.htm . I have seen many video conferencing applications on our campus. For example, Faculty of Management frequently conduct/participate in video conferencing with other scholars in the U.S. http://www.uleth.ca/man/calendar/display.cfm#e60 I believe video conferencing not only save our faculties' time and money but also keep them synchronous with new discoveries from other scholars more "instantly". If I am a HR manager of a chain business, I will be more than happy to use the video conferencing to broadcast the staff orientation and educational materials to intend staff. The method no only can better to distribute the information, but also creates a sense of unity among the organization.
As I can understand, Google Docs is an online "Office suite". It combines the features from web blog and office application (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). It is very attractive to online educators and learner. One of the great features I found is that the Google Docs is free of charge. It makes students more accessible to word processing software; even student can not afford to purchase the Microsoft office. In addition, educators can monitor online learners' activities in the Google Docs. It gives educator greater convenience to track and measure students' work timely. Teachers or managers will love to have responses or feedbacks from students or staff. Software such as Google Docs, bridge the communication channel between teachers and students or between managers and staff. It is a great opportunity to make the learning communities much closer.
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