Video Conferencing

Presented by:Elizabeth Krom

Angel Berry Jen Busch

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Projecho

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What is Video Conferencing?

• Used for communication• Integrates video and voice technology• Users see and hear each other in realtime• Computer, webcam, microphone,

broadband internet connection

www.tnspl.in/solutions/Vcon/vcon.htm

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Video Conferencing in the Classroom

• Guest speakers• Field trips• National and global communication• Collaboration between classes and

schools• Classroom observations and evaluations

lib.colostate.edu/helpdesk/videoconferencing.html

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Video Conferencing in the Classroom

• Meetings and conferences• Linguistic assistance for ESL students• Assistance for students with special needs

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• Uses multiple intelligences • Engaging• Technology skills• Expands teaching experience• Convenient • Cost effective

Benefits

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Video Conferencing in Texas Schools

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Your turn!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZyUZ3Noojc

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