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A look at some of the benefits that can be achieved by using video teleconferencing in schools
September 28, 2006
By: Lynn Marotta
Video teleconferencing is becoming a popular learning
tool in many schools. The term video teleconferencing refers
to the transmission of both audio and video images back and
forth between two or more parties. You may be wondering how
this technology can really benefit students in the
classroom. Let us look at some of the real benefits achieved
from using video teleconferencing in schools.
- Expands learning opportunities -- Video
teleconferencing technology can connect students in
schools across town or clear across the world. Many
museums, science centers, and colleges understand the
benefits of video teleconferencing, and provide special
educational programs via video teleconference that schools
anywhere can access.
One example is the
Tennessee Aquarium, which is located in Chattanooga,
TN. They provide video teleconferences that consist of
detailed multi-media presentations on different animal
species. They talk directly with the students and
customize a presentation towards the specific age group of
the classroom. This is a great way to supplement learning
in any school. When subjects are presented in a new and
creative way, students tend to be excited and often forget
that what they are actually doing is learning.
Another great area of study in schools where video
teleconferencing can really be helpful is Geography. Many
schools have adopted the practice of having students
prepare a presentation on the geographical area where
their school is located. They then present their project
to other schools via video teleconference. As students
begin to hear and see directly from different schools in
different geographical regions, new places begin to feel
more real to them. Classrooms across the state, across the
country, or even across the globe can benefit greatly from
these live presentations from fellow students.
- Adds excitement to traditional methods -- When
students learn about real life topics directly from other
students with whom they can relate directly to, it causes
them to be more receptive to the information presented.
Using video teleconferencing as a supplement to learning
can add a level of interest and diversity to the
classroom. As the concept of video teleconferencing
becomes more and more popular, the opportunities to access
new and different learning opportunities become endless.
- Teaches planning and organizational skills --
Since a video teleconference usually involves a
presentation, it requires some level of preparation before
hand. When students have the task of researching a
specific topic and preparing an in-depth presentation,
they must learn to organize facts, determine which are the
most important, and combine them into a clear and concise
presentation. This encourages teamwork and collaboration
within the classroom as well as a large level of
organizing and planning.
- Teaches public speaking skills -- Anytime
students have to present in front of others, they are
forced to communicate more effectively. The nature of
video teleconferencing often requires more focus on
clarity of dialog since back and forth conversation is
less feasible during a video teleconference than it is
with face-to-face communication.
About the Author
Lynn Marotta is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Conferencing-Guide.com. Your definitive guide to everything you need to know about video driven communications, including multi-view video conferencing solutions for business, broadband video phones and personal webcam chat rooms.
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