Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) C. Candace Chou University of St. Thomas

Why Use Interactive Videoconferencing Videoconferencing experience contributes to a greater motivation to learn. Increased access to educational resources Flexibility for the learner Equity in opportunities for both teachers and students Valuable interchange with outside world

Supplemental IVC Events Access to content experts Virtual Field Trips: an increasing sites are well-equip for IVC, e.g., Indianapolis Children’s Musem, NASA, Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance, Horticulture department of the Toledo Zoo Interactive Student Projects: cross- school or cross-cultural collaboration

Benefits of IVC IVC enables students to access otherwise unavailable classes IVC broadens students’ view of the world IVC increases student motivation for learning IVC enriches the existing curriculum IVC provides just-in-time learning environments IVC provides opportunities for teachers to collaborate IVC provides continuing education opportunities for teachers

Evaluation Observation collected during videoconferencing Journal writing Interactive student surveys Sharing survey results Review of student notes Class presentation

Instructional Design Lesson objectives Objectives for videoconferencing interaction Introduction Presentation of information Activities Assessment

IVC Resources & Reference Source: Cole, C., Ray, K., & Zanetis, J. (2004). Videoconferencing for K-12 Classrooms: A program development guide. Eugene: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).