Airtime

Airtime is a site that has been quite a bit of buzz this week on the internet.  It reminds me very much of Google+ Hangout's and is a great way to "live" video chat.  All a person needs to use Airtime is a FB account and then can start chatting w/ people over the web.  Both people participate in the chat and can share live experiences such as watching the same YouTube video, etc.  A unique feature is the ability to search for people based on similar interest and then start video chatting right away.  There is some definite education potential if done in a secure way.

I recommend checking out Airtime by clicking here!!!

Sifonr

Sifonr is a free site to use for creating a video chat. This is very easy to do, just enter a topic, select wether it will be public private, and then share the URL. Another great feature is the ability to embed the chat into a site.

I highly recommend checking out Sifonr by clicking here!!

For my top 10 sites for creating a video chat click here.

Top 10 Sites for Creating a Video Chat

Being able to create a video chat in the classroom is a crucial component of global learning. Not only does this technique engage the audience more then just a standard chat, but it strengthens technology literacy in a visual way. While there are paid solutions for a much broader/corporate like audiences there are also smaller free ones that work just as well in an educational type setting.

Top 10 Sites for Creating a Video Chat

1. Skype in the Classroom - Designed specifically for education this site brings teachers, projects and resources together from all around the world. Also, this is a free site designed for video conferencing and global learning.
2. FaceFlow - FF is a wonderful site for creating a free room the allows not only video chatting but texting too. Up to 4 people can video chat at the same time via a unique URL that is generated.
3. Caffein - A very user friendly site to use that allows for video chatting. Also, these rooms are private but can be shared w/ social networks to allow for others to join.
4. Google+ - Still very new in release, Google Hangouts is one of the standout features on this amazing new social networks. Hangouts allows up to 10 people to video chat at once w/ YouTube integration. Also, there is a handy group text feature that is incorporated as well.
5. iMeet - While not a free site to use, iMeet is one the most visually stunning video chat site around that allows up to 15 users at once.
6. BoostCam - A nice fun site to use to create a simple two way video chat. All a user has to do is click, start chat now, and then share the unique URL that is generated.
7. Wetoku - Similar to uStream, this amazing site allows for users to create video interviews and then record them and sync them up to play in the same window.
8. Tinychat - A great site that allows, video, audio, and text chat. Also, integrates nicely w/ social networks and has a decent acceptable use policy.
9. ooVoo - An excellent site similar to iMeet that allows up to 6 way video chat. Also, there is a very nice user interface w/ the ability to not only chat but share files as well. A user can also save video chats and send them as messages. While there is a free user base more features are available through different payment plans.
10. iVideoChat - A simple chat service to use but w/ lack of features for the free version may not be the best option for education.

iMeet

iMeet is a wonderful site for doing meetings or video chats on the web. At first glance this reminds me of Google+'s "hangouts". This is a visually stunning innovative site that allows up to 15 users at once. Also, there is the ability to share all types of files, text chat, etc etc. Keep in mind this is not a free site (free 30 day trial) but $69 a month.

Give iMeet a try by clicking here.

Be sure to check out other similar sites:

• FaceFlow
• Caffein
• BoostCam