1. Dr Wali Aslam University of Bath
Videoconferencing and Innovative Teaching in Social Sciences Classrooms
Dr Wali Aslam
University of Bath

2. Presentation Outline Why use videoconferencing?
Videoconferencing in my classroom
SWOT analysis of the exercise

3. Why use Videoconferencing?
Enabling our students to understand cultural differences
Analysing complexities of conflicts
Exploring possibilities of conflict resolution
Engaging with social media

4. Skyping a Pakistani Academic in Lahore, Pakistan

5. Skyping Chinese and Japanese Students

6. Strengths and Weaknesses
First-hand exposure to “real life”
Student-led learning
Weaknesses
Unscripted/unpredictable outcome
Can become repetitive

7. 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