Videoconferencing K-12

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the purpose and value of interactive videoconferencing (IVC) in education. It examines the controversy over whether IVC is better than traditional learning procedures and techniques. The paper also discusses evaluations of the educational benefits of IVC and the new awareness of its benefits that these evaluations have brought.

Table of Contents:
Purpose of Videoconferencing
Research on Videoconferencing
Discussion of Videoconferencing
Conclusion Regarding Videoconferencing

From the Paper:

"Each of the factors addressed above may be overcome if the stakes are high enough. There are solutions to each barrier listed. Grants are available from various sources to overcome training needs, cost of equipment and fear of technology (Lundgren, p. 7). Providing access to technical support will solve many of the barriers related to fear, upkeep and training. Time constraints present a difficult problem, but schools are learning that it is worth their while to give teachers time to train and learn new skills which will give them an edge in this field."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Anderson, T., & Rourke, L. (2005). Videoconferencing in Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 Settings: A Review of the Literature. Retrieved December 3, 2007, from http://www.vcalberta.ca/community/litreview.pdf
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