Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing---connecting students to content area experts and classrooms from different continents through the use of synchronous discussion tools like Skype (http://www.skype.com)---is becoming an increasingly common feature in the 21st Century classroom.  To make the most of videoconferences, teachers must introduce students to a set of skills that are not always necessary in traditional classrooms. 

The tools and resources on this page can help teachers to structure meaningful learning experiences with videoconferences.

Videoconference Checklist

Checklist_SkypePreparation.pdf

This checklist walks teachers through the common technical, procedural and pedagogical concerns that must be addressed before a videconference can be successful.