VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) allows users to make voice calls over a broadband internet connection instead of a traditional phone line. It has advantages like low cost for PC-to-PC, PC-to-phone, and monthly fee calling as well as portability. However, disadvantages include lack of service during power outages and reliability issues for emergency 911 calls. The document discusses uses of VOIP in distance education for students to participate in lectures, interact with tutors, submit assignments from their phones. VOIP can also help tutors track student progress, deliver lectures, and provide immediate feedback.
2. The Definition
Voice Over
Internet Protocol:
A technology that
allows you to make
voice calls using a
broadband Internet
connection instead
of a regular (or
analog) phone line.
3. Advantages (features)
Low cost
Pc to Pc
Pc to phone
Monthly fee
Portability
Advanced communication features:
Call waiting,
Voicemail
5. VOIP uses in DE
Students:
join a lecture via their cell phone.
interact with their tutors more easily even out
of the lecture time.
submit their assignments and work via their
phones.
6. VOIP uses in DE
Tutor:
Tracks students progress
Deliver a lecture.
Send learning materials.
Answering students questions
Immediate feedback
7. VOIP uses in DE
Audio-conferencing
Inviting an expert
Orientation
9. Connectivity
VOIP service (computer/VOIP telephone/
phone + adapter) to:
Any one has telephone number (locally, long
distance, internationally)
Mobile.
Traditional phone.
Computer:
Uses the same service.
13. Features
analysis Synchronous
Time of
interaction
Asynchronous
Student-student
Type of
interaction
Student-teacher
Student-content
Student-machine
Group-based
Learning style
Self-based learning
Anytime
Flexibility
Anyplace
Ease of access/use
Development
Speed
Feedback
Delivery
Stand-alone medium
Instruction
Multimedia support
Cost