USING VIDEO CONFERENCING TOOLS FOR TEACHING By Prof. Larry Farmer
Video Communications More ReliableEasier to Use Less Expensive Ubiquitous Better Quality More Mobile
Distance Learning Experiments BYU Law School
Online Counseling Class By Larry Farmer & Megan Welch
Standard Classroom
Distance Classroom
Video Communications Lab
Joint BYU/Duke I & C Class Joint Class Meeting
Joint BYU/Duke I & C Class Joint Class Meeting – Data Sharing
Online Computer-Based Practice Systems Seminar
Group Exercises
Online Tutorials
Student Exercises
Virtual Externship Seminars Online Session
Virtual Externship Seminars Online Class Session
Virtual Externship Seminars Online Class Session
Virtual Externship Seminars Online Session
LAW SCHOOL USES Expert feedback and tutoring Externship enhancement & monitoring Student accommodation Distance instruction Enhanced instruction Resource allocation –Media Services Staff –Faculty –Facilities
SYNCHRONOUS STRENGTHS Convenience Discussion Recording Minimal facilities requirements Engagement
SYNCHRONOUS CHALLENGES Netiquette Technical problems –Equipment –Quality (Video & Audio) Screen real estate Instructor teaching station Lecture Class discussion
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