Research Article

EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE

Volume: 13 Number: 4 October 30, 2017
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EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE

Abstract

In this study, synchronous virtual classroom software used in online learning environments was examined. In this literature review study, first, virtual classroom software was described and its features were stated. Then, areas of virtual classroom software use were mentioned. After that, advantages and disadvantages of virtual classroom software were expressed and commonly used virtual classroom software such as Adobe Connect, Perculus, Blackboard, WizIQ, GoToTraining, Electa, OpenMeetings and Big Blue Button was introduced. Finally, virtual classroom software was compared with regards to some features like licensing, sharing, video playing, remote control and supporting Turkish language packet. After the comparison, it was found that software has some advantages and disadvantages relative to each other. However, it was seen that all of them have basic features. It is expected that this study will contribute to institutions and users delivering online distance education about what a virtual classroom is and selecting virtual classroom software in line with their needs.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 30, 2017

Submission Date

October 30, 2017

Acceptance Date

-

Published in Issue

Year 2017 Volume: 13 Number: 4

APA
İzmirli, S., & Akyüz, H. İ. (2017). EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 13(4), 788-810. https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.347815
AMA
1.İzmirli S, Akyüz Hİ. EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE. EKU. 2017;13(4):788-810. doi:10.17244/eku.347815
Chicago
İzmirli, Serkan, and Halil İbrahim Akyüz. 2017. “EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 13 (4): 788-810. https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.347815.
EndNote
İzmirli S, Akyüz Hİ (October 1, 2017) EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 13 4 788–810.
IEEE
[1]S. İzmirli and H. İ. Akyüz, “EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE”, EKU, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 788–810, Oct. 2017, doi: 10.17244/eku.347815.
ISNAD
İzmirli, Serkan - Akyüz, Halil İbrahim. “EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 13/4 (October 1, 2017): 788-810. https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.347815.
JAMA
1.İzmirli S, Akyüz Hİ. EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE. EKU. 2017;13:788–810.
MLA
İzmirli, Serkan, and Halil İbrahim Akyüz. “EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, vol. 13, no. 4, Oct. 2017, pp. 788-10, doi:10.17244/eku.347815.
Vancouver
1.Serkan İzmirli, Halil İbrahim Akyüz. EXAMINING SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM SOFTWARE. EKU. 2017 Oct. 1;13(4):788-810. doi:10.17244/eku.347815

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