Video conferencing ppt

Videoconferencing
What is
Videoconferencing?
Videoconferencing is a medium where two
or more people at different locations can
meet face-to-face in real time.
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Videoconferencing

Offers new possibilities to
connect with guest
speakers and experts.

Can make relevant learning
opportunities more
accessible and exciting.
Module Focus
This module demonstrates how
videoconferencing can be used
to obtain authentic information.
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
knowledge and
experience.

Such experts are often
in distant places.
Go to Featured Links to find out more about
Videoconferencing.
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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Authentic Artifacts.


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Be Prepared…

Do your homework . . .
develop questions before the conference.

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Then . . .
ask the experts.
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Design a
Videoconference Activity

Conservation

Restoration

Methodology

Artifact Excavation

Reconstruction
Learn about important archeological concepts


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Videoconferencing Sites for Education.
A Videoconference
Activity Promotes:

Attention – varied
instruction sustains
student interest

Authenticity –

interaction with the
real world
increases
motivation
A Videoconference
Activity Promotes:

Confidence –
success through
participation

Realistic Outcomes –
authentic learning
opportunities provide
real world results
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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:


Actively involving
learners early and
often requires
student engagement
in discussion.
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Planning for the
Videoconference

Develop a script

Post an agenda
Coordinate with staff:


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Planning for the
Videoconference

Assign authentic tasks

Connect with experts

Link to primary sources
Create the learning environment:
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Planning for the
Videoconference

Develop interview questions


Interview the expert

Record answers
Prepare to Interview the Experts:


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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.
Go to Featured Links to check your
Site Preparation.
How often should video-
conferencing be used?

Varies with content

Varies with student
activities
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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
videoconferencing
contributes to the quality
of student’s learning
experience
See the Featured Link on
Desktop Videoconferencing.
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Advantages of
Videoconferencing
3. Students have the opportunity to
interact with the experts in a particular

field of study.

Gain access to and retrieve information
otherwise not accessible to students.

Interact with people different from
themselves.
Advantages of
Videoconferencing
4. Videoconferencing accommodates a variety
of different learning styles through several
modalities.

Videos

Animations

Audio

Graphics

Collaboration
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.
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