1. Jing: Installed and took the tutorial. Seems like a neat tool, but... I'm not sure I understand the difference between just copying and pasting the URL for something (which often creates a hyperlink) into a message. Students could use this tool to clarify (what something is, what something looks like, where something is) when chatting or blogging.
2. Skype: I like that this tool is available...encourages more verbal/oral communication, which seems to be becoming almost extinct. Students could use this to communicate with "computer" pals around the world. I think it is great for families that are separated. My nephew is currently separated from his 18 month old son...but they can communicate via skype and his son won't forget him between visits in person. Being able to have a voice conversation is great but adding the webcam to it really makes it valuable.
3. I have downloaded both, but haven't actually used them yet...other than through the tutorials. I like the Jing sun being right there top-center of my screen.
Check out Rodriguez Reviews' post for Tool #9. Erika does a good job of describing the benefits of Jings.
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