Enhance curriculum with virtual field trips: The
Royal Ontario Museum offers live web conferences with an experienced
educator. During the conference, students virtually view, discuss and ask
questions about ROM’s top-notch collections. I had the pleasure of sitting in
on one of these conferences while completing my teaching practicum (Grade 4 Medieval
unit).
Bring experts to the classroom—virtually: Interview authors, scientists,
doctors, astronauts and other amazing individuals from around the world. Watch
the video clip below of students interviewing Chris
Hadfield, Canada’s
first astronaut to walk in space, operate Canadarm, and command the
International Space Station.
Connect classrooms in different countries and
expand students’ worldview: Making international connections can provide students from different
cultures the chance to discuss and debate common issues and current events. Students
can brainstorm ideas on how to solve world issues.
Record and archive sessions for future
playback: If a student is sick, or misses the day of a special video conference
they still have the opportunity to review what the class has experienced.
Conduct parent/teacher conferences remotely: Teachers are able to
connect with the parents that are unavailable to attend after school
conferences.
Tools
for video conferencing:
Google
Hangouts - https://hangouts.google.com/
Skype
- http://www.skype.com/en/
Adobe
Connect - http://www.adobe.com/ca/products/adobeconnect.html
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| http://theinspiredclassroom.com/2013/04/web-conferencing-an-aid-for-learning/ |
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