Videoconferencing as a digital tool for collaborative work in higher education

Abstract

Through this paper I want to delve into the evolution of videoconferencing tools, their characteristics, pedagogical use, their etiquette, advantages and disadvantages. I especially want to highlight the Microsoft Skype, zoom, Google Meet and Cisco Webex tools. Describe the experience of its use at the undergraduate level, for technology classes in the economic-administrative area of ​​a Public University of the State of Jalisco. In its features, review the option to record the session, establish a virtual background, screen sharing and the chat room, and schedule sessions. As well as recommending tools for recording tutorials and changing the avatar and background. The suggested use was one hour of feedback and dialogue of generating questions (theory) and another hour of collaborative exercises in OneDrive and other internet services, where students demonstrate their skills after having seen their own video tutorials and YouTube. The recommendation to enter with the camcorder on and the microphone off. Technical difficulties and how to reduce them. Recommendations to avoid zoombombing, Experience on the duration of the session and the spacing in them.