Video Conferencing

What is videoconferencing?
    Videoconferencing technology allows two or more people at different locations to see and hear each other in real time. "Knowledge Network Explorer"

Why use videoconferencing?
    “It’s almost like being there.”
    Motivational
    Appeals to different learning styles
    Increases communication
    Increases connectivity and collaboration with the community beyond the classroom
    Increases learning by promoting
    better questioning    
    better understanding    
    better (more authentic) resources

What are some applications for videoconferencing?
    Sharing projects – books, writings
    Informal chats
    Collaboration on a project or for research
    New reporting
    Planning projects
    Accessing guest experts
    Training
    Virtual field trips
    Team learning
    Community events 

Resources for videoconferencing

    General Information
        Southern Regional ETTC - http://www.ettc.net/techfellow/distance/distance.htm
        Cape May County ETTC - http://www.capemaytech.net/ettc/links/conferencenotes.htm
        Knowledge Network Explorer - http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/intro.html
        NJ Access Video Portal - http://www.accessnewjersey.net/anj/videoportal/whatisvp.asp

    Directories
        Southern Regional ETTC - http://www.ettc.net/techfellow/distance/links.htm
        Search the Videoconferencing Directory - http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/vidconf/directory.cfm
        Web links on Access New Jersey - http://www.accessnewjersey.net/community/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlinks&cid+l