Learning Issues :
Learning Issues Variable experience by team led to different outcomes
Team A had few technical difficulties, composed of proactive learners
They spent the least amount of time in Discussion Forums
Were among the best teams in terms of work product
Very efficient learners
Learning Issues :
Learning Issues Team B had ongoing technical issues, but had good leadership, stayed focused and worked through problems
Not everyone was happy in the team, but work product was good
Allowed them to be more efficient in their Discussion Forums by using Meeting for initial organization of discussion
Learning Issues :
Learning Issues Team C was never able to overcome technical issues and use Meeting to best advantage
Learners were too passive and polite to push through problems
Meeting became a source of frustration and polarized the team around personalities and issues
Among the lowest performing teams
In Summary :
In Summary Online meeting software can be valuable for online learners
Technically, it’s almost there for folks in the real world
When it isn’t working properly, it can reinforce nonfunctional aspects of student groups
It is not a transcendent tool, but when it’s working well an online meeting tool can increase both learning efficiency and quality
A number of students requested the tool for their next semester classes