1. How do you use this tool in your Chinese classes? I have use video chat through Skype to connect with people on 3 continents. I could see using ooVoo to connect students with classrooms around the world. (V.Ndiaye)
2. www.ooVoo.com
3. enhancing learning
3.1. students can record short video clips to share with their peers and the teacher
3.2. group chat feature
3.3. file sharing
4. collaboration
4.1. students can live chat with 4 other classmates at once, allowing collaboration (including on mobile devices)
4.1.1. Can this be done in school perhaps with another class from around the world? -Dr. Fritz
4.2. "fab5" feature puts closest group of friends into one bubble
4.2.1. teachers can assign groups of 5 to be long-term work partners
5. I chose this service for its ability to aid foreign language study (since I teach Chinese)
6. My students use ooVoo all the time to collaborate on assignments as well as a social media tool. I think it is an excellent tool as long as use is monitored by parents and teachers. (L.Barbi)
6.1. Very important - MONITORING BY PARENTS!!! -Dr. Fritz
6.1.1. How have you found success in having parents monitor their children? I know many parents that do very little to monitor their children and assume that anything the school uses is safe(regardless of materials that suggest parental involvement.) (V.Ndiaye)
7. ooVoo is a free online video chat service.
7.1. It includes a mobile app, so users can stay connected no matter where they are
8. enhanced teaching
8.1. teachers can pre-record videos to share with students remotely
8.1.1. Sounds like this could also be used as a good resource for homework help - A. Devereaux
8.1.2. This is a great idea! At lunch today we were discussing the possibility of online classes/assignments on snow days so we can still have "school" even when the weather is bad. Using ooVoo could allow teachers to share their lesson remotely instead of just assigning a project. -K.Peloquin