EDUCATION VENTURE ANALYSIS
ETEC 522
Mobile Web-Conferencing Collaboration Solutions
WHAT IS THE 4-POINT ANALYSIS?
WebArrow is a start-up that helps enterprises incorporate web-conferencing solutions via remote collaboration. For a venture that will incorporate a web-conferencing solution to facilitate a virtual classroom optimized for mobile learners, WebArrow is a valuable support service because it ensures that web-conferencing features reduce barriers and costs. WebArrow outlines criterion for entrepreneurs should consider when integrating a web-conferencing solution:
For the purposes of establishing a virtual classroom optimized for mLearning the following four categories outline collaborative web-conferencing features and key features for ESL learners:
ORIENTATE: Access, Interface, BYOD +
Recordings: Language learners benefit from recordings as a resource to check pronunciation.
COMMUNICATE: Instant Messaging, Notes, and Social Networking +
Conferencing: Language learners and educators rely on noise cancellation to understand one another and practice intonation. Video conferencing simulates face-to-face conversation.
SHARING: Application Sharing, Content Sharing, and Screen Sharing
Note: These sharing methods enable language learners to share rich media and visualize contextual language concepts.
CREATE: Co-Authoring: Educators in language learning classrooms use annotation tools to emphasize grammar points and strengthen reading comprehension. Language learners and educators co-author new information to strengthen writing composition.
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