Videoconferencing is gaining traction in the college classroom as more professors realize the value and simplicity of using this A/V technology to achieve myriad course objectives. Using two way video and audio, individuals, small classes, and large groups alike can interact with a wide range of experts, authors, environments, and sites without leaving campus.
Virtual field trips, expert speakers, classroom-to-classroom collaboration, and online/distance education are just some of the ways that videoconferencing is currently being used in higher education. Here are three different ways to use the A/V technology in the classroom and some useful tips for each setting.