Dr Wali Aslam University of Bath Videoconferencing and Innovative Teaching in Social Sciences Classrooms Dr Wali Aslam University of Bath
Presentation Outline Why use videoconferencing? Videoconferencing in my classroom SWOT analysis of the exercise
Why use Videoconferencing? Enabling our students to understand cultural differences Analysing complexities of conflicts Exploring possibilities of conflict resolution Engaging with social media
Skyping a Pakistani Academic in Lahore, Pakistan
Skyping Chinese and Japanese Students
Strengths and Weaknesses First-hand exposure to “real life” Student-led learning Weaknesses Unscripted/unpredictable outcome Can become repetitive
Opportunities and Threats Further integration into teaching Use of further innovative technologies Threats Technical hiccups Over-reliance on technology at the cost of effective learning