CO11: Videoconferencing as a substitute for face-to-face communication by Dr. Michael Keohane Public Class

About the Class

Videoconferencing as a substitute for face-to-face communication by Dr. Michael Keohane.

Dr. Michael Keohane has more than 20 years experience in the technology industry with expertise in networking and video applications. Recently, Dr. Keohane has completed a research study on the use of videoconferencing technology for virtual team communication. This research included an exploration into the different types of video communication technology available and the use cases that influenced an individual's decision to use, and continue to use, videoconferencing for remote team communication.
Dr. Keohane has a Doctorate in Information Technology, M.B.A, and B.S. in Computer Science. Dr. Keohane holds numerous patents on communication methodologies in the networking industry and is currently employed as an architect with Cisco Systems.

An examination into recent research on the use of videoconferencing for virtual team communication and the lessons applicable to online learning. This presentation will include findings from a recent research study on the use of videoconferencing for remote virtual team communication in a business and social environment and how that research may extrapolate to the use of videoconferencing as a replacement for face-to-face communication in an online learning environment.

Integrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning
CO11 on IT4ALL Moodle & WiZiQ
Feb 4-6, 2011

Welcome to the annual connecting online live online conference (CO11). You are cordially invited to participate at the live online conference on the weekend of Feb 4-6 2011.

The conference will be of interest to educators, administrators, students, and community members who value the importance of integrating technology into the curriculum to improve instruction and learning. Online learning involves various skills on the part of the instructor and learner. These include social and communication skills, social networking, independent learning strategies, critical and higher order thinking skills, creativity, and effective online and face-to-face facilitation. In addition, there are may challenges that the educators, administrators, students, and community members face.

The CO11 will be conducted on IT4ALL Moodle with the presentations on WiZiQ through the Moodle.

The themes for the presentations are:

1. Connecting Online to Improve Instruction and Learning: Online Learning and Instructional Experience


2. Experiences with technology in face-to-face and online classes. What worked and what didn't work for you?


3. How do you use technology to promote and sustain your online workshops, consultation, and communities of practice and learning?


4. Research conducted on e-learning, blended online learning, and blended learning.


5. Reviewing or promoting books on integrating technology into the classroom, e-learning, blended learning, and blended online learning.


6. Challenges administrators, instructors, students, and community members face in connecting online.

Language of instruction: English