A number of conferencing and collaboration tools are available to support teaching and learning at the U of S.
Blogs
Blogs are frequently updated websites used for online journals or newsletters. Multiple authors can collaborate on the same blog.
Wikis
Wikis are a mass collaborative authoring tool. They can be used for variety of tasks such as taking personal notes, collaborating with others online, creating an internal knowledge base or forming an online community.
Conferencing
- Web conferencing allows virtual meetings or lectures on the Internet. Meeting tools are available to assist with collaboration.
- Videoconferencing allows two-way communication using video in addition to audio.
- Teleconferencing allows real-time two-way communication from a distance using a telephone.
PAWS Groups
PAWS Groups allow interaction with other members of the U of S community using a number of collaboration tools such as file sharing, announcements, online chats and a message board.
