We have been discussing the topic of using web-conferencing or virtual classroom solutions without actually using it.
If you think Yes, answer to the following up Yes reply by Vesa and add at least one sentence arguing why yes. If you think No, answer to the following up No reply by Maja and as well comment on your choice!
Basically, by languaje, would not understand...
I am more interested in the lengthy comments by the participants at the moment, and if we go to a synchronous session, I'm not sure we'll be able to hear from everyone. Everyone will expect Vesa and Maja to say everything important.
I wish we had the "EVERYTHING IMPORTANT" box in our hands and be able to hand it over in a synchronous session. But we are still negotiating with you what should be inside of that box. :)
I wouldn't suggest replacing the current forum-based discussions with synchronous sessions. The objective of this CALMet Online session is to compile a best practice guide for conducting synchronous sessions. I don't think synchronous sessions are the best venue to meet that objective. Given the dispersed audience (time zone wise), and the need to collect participant input, the current asynchronous format is much better matched to that objective.
A synchronous meeting towards the end to recap or review what has been compiled might be a good addition to the overall experience but could not substitute for the ongoing, thoughtful input provided by asynchronous forums.
I join Chris for his reason related to the time constrain.. I am now in an official mission in the area of -5 UTC , still have a problem with a jetlag and meshed up the current time here with my time at home country which is +7 UTC..
Besides, also join Monica, the language problem makes me prepare the extra effort in synchronous session.. the asyncronous one will be something good to enjoy, late in the evening, after the hectic day is over and slowly absorb the point of the topic..
So, Maja, I join you for the option NO... :-)
Anyone answering YES ? I guess I will feel kinda lonely in my synchronous session !
Hay nadie que contestará Sí? Me parece que voy a sentirme un poco solo en nuestra sesión síncrona!
Sorry Vesa...
Think in this case I will say NO. I don’t think we will get more people involved in this session by making it a synchronous session.
But for my feeling I do think that synchronous sessions can have advantages over a forum when time and different languages are no problem.
Further to Bruce's post, New Zealand is currently UTC+13, so I am picking up the forum discussion while most of you are in bed, and vice versa. Truly asynchronous!
Cheers,
Chris
As I see I will be alone with Vesa here, that's not so nice to see, and to be honest I wasn't expecting this kind of outcome.. I see all the advantages you are mentioning about asynchronous interaction, but still I'm always more for direct contact (verbal) then texting and posting.
- Go Vesa!;)
