Week 1 Web Conference

This web conference was very beneficial because it allowed me to learn how to use the program as well as connect my microphone and adjust my settings. At first I had problems connecting to the program, I could not make my microphone work and did not think a button that “starts camera and voice” would be the solution as I do not have a camera. Another issue I had was when I spoke into my microphone while introducing myself, there was an echo. I’m not sure if this is due to the cheap laptop I purchased (Toshiba instead of a Mac) or if it’s due to the external microphone I am using. When purchasing this laptop, online web conferencing was not on my mind. This gives me a great reason to go get a new toy, a laptop made for 21st century learning. Overall, I am very glad that I chose to attend tonight, I feel more comfortable about my web conferencing abilities for next week’s required conference, although I look forward to being able to join the conference completely after I receive my camera.