Video conferencing ppt

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Videoconferencing

What is Videoconferencing?

Videoconferencing is a medium where two

or more people at different locations can meet face-to-face in real time.

Videoconferencing

 Offers new possibilities to

connect with guest speakers and experts.

 Can make relevant learning

opportunities more accessible and exciting

Discovery and Restoration

 Imagine taking a class on a field trip to

gather information about a sunken ship.

 Imagine being able to ask questions of an

expert

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Why Videoconference?

 Videoconferencing

provides students with

the opportunity to learn

with experts rich in

Why Videoconference?

 Videoconferencing

provides students with

an opportunity to observe the discovery of authentic artifacts in real time, which stimulates active learning

behaviors

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Design a Videoconference Activity

Learn about important archeological concepts

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A Videoconference

Activity Promotes:

 Attention – varied

instruction sustains student interest

 Authenticity –

interaction with the real world

increases motivation

A Videoconference Activity Promotes:

A Videoconference

Activity Promotes:

 Combining lecture

with interactive learning activities ensures that content

is covered while engaging students and giving them real world experiences.

A Videoconference Activity Promotes:

Planning for the Videoconference

 Develop a script

 Post an agenda

Coordinate with staff:

TEA

Planning for the

Videoconference

 Assign authentic tasks

 Connect with experts

 Link to primary sources Create the learning environment:

TEA

Planning for the Videoconference

 Develop interview questions

 Interview the expert

 Record answers

Prepare to Interview the Experts:

TEA

Site Preparation:

 Be sure all sites have the necessary

hardware/software/supplies needed to deliver the videoconference

 Be sure people in all sites, guests and

students, are visible to one another

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How often should

video-conferencing be used?

 Varies with content

 Varies with student

activities

TEA

Advantages of Videoconferencing

1. Student learning is impacted in several

ways:

 Enhances student motivation.

 Is exciting or different, catches the student’s

attention.

 Connects with the real world.

 Promotes student retention and learning.

 Accesses information from primary

sources.

 Accommodates many learning styles

Advantages of Videoconferencing

2. The planning required for

Advantages of Videoconferencing

3. Students have the opportunity to

interact with the experts in a particular

Advantages of Videoconferencing

4. Videoconferencing accommodates a variety

of different learning styles through several modalities

Advantages of Videoconferencing

5. Videoconferencing affords students the

opportunity to develop and improve various communication skills.

 Presentation and speaking skills

 Communication and management skills.

 Questioning and interviewing skills.

 Oblige students to view multiple

perspectives of an issue.

Advantages of Videoconferencing

6. Videoconferencing maximizes time and

resources.

 Easier than an actual trip.

 No extra travel time.

 Presents more opportunities.

Some Final Thoughts…

Be ready to explore and use these new

videoconferencing opportunities to enhance student learning

TEA

Some Final Thoughts…

Be prepared to devote time and thought

before and after the videoconferencing activity

TEA

Some Final Thoughts…

Be passionate and enthusiastic about the education of your students.

TEA

Some Final Thoughts…

Believe in the possibilities

of videoconferencing to

motivate students

Some Final Thoughts…

Be flexible,

but most of all Have Fun Learning