Tool: SnapYap Requirements: Internet-connected computer with web cam Cost: Free   "SnapYap is a video communication tool that allows you to participate in live video calls, record video messages, and send and receive video emails with absolutely no downloads."

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Example Uses

As with other video messaging tools like EyeJot or TokBox, the possible uses of this tool include:

• professor sends video email message to one student or a group of students to remind them of upcoming assignments or to provide individual and group feedback
• professor embeds eyejot widget on web site to allow students the ability to send a video email
• students embed eyejot widget on their learning blog, wiki, etc.  to allow other students or faculty to send comments or feedback
• students send video mail message to other students or faculty to help develop learning community, provide feedback, etc.

Benefits

• increased social presence
• decrease in possible miscommunications that occur in text-only messages