Office of Academic Programs
Communication
Overview
This section includes ommunication methods through multiple media: voice, text, and other media.
Asynchronous options
Blackboard Discussion Board
Blackboard Blog Tool
Blackboard Wiki Tool (could be used as an asynchronous discussion tool)
Google Docs (asynchronous collaboration via UNCG's Google Apps)
Synchronous options
Elluminate
Blackboard Chat/Virtual Classroom
Skype (not approved for use on university computers)
Dimdim
Etherpad (web-based real-time co-editing web-based tool - FERPA issues could apply - users can remain anonymous)
Groups
Blackboard Groups
Ning (web-based tool - FERPA issues apply)
Google Groups (not available via UNCG's Google Apps so FERPA issues apply)
Google Sites (available via UNCG's Google Apps) - see under Presentation.