Teaching with Videoconferencing Technologies
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OUTLINE: Videoconferencing, also called interactive tele-video (iTV) and interactive videoconferencing (IVC), is a synchronous learning environment that can provide uniquie opportunities and benefits to both instructors and students located in different geographic locations. This workshop introduces educators to some of the major differences presented in the iTV environment, and shares best-practice suggestions for those wanting to most effectively teach and engage students in the learning process via videoconferencing technologies.
- Videoconferencing Basics
- Introduction to Videoconferencing from KNE
- Videoconferencing Equipment
- Accomodations to Expect and Plan For
- Advance distribution of handouts
- Wait Time
- Strategies for remote site student participation
- Avoiding "document camera disease!"
- Expect some technical difficulties
- Videoconference Instruction Best-Practices
- Communication Best-Practices from KNE
- Use a Course Management System (Moodle, Blackboard, WebCT) to distribute handouts and extend learner interaction
- Score low on the Boredom Analysis Checklist!
- Other Resources
- Polycom Remote Control Instructions - PDF
- Polycom How-To Videos
- Instructional Strategies for Videoconferencing from KNE
- Best practices: Practical examples from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)
- Video TeleTraining: A Guide to Design, Development and Use
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