1. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education These materials have been designed to be reproduced for internal circulation, research and teaching or training purposes. They can be reproduced for free provided that this material is acknowledged as Crown copyright, reproduced accurately and not used in a misleading context. Adaptation of these materials for other languages is permissible, providing the original source is acknowledged. Starting out in video- conferencing LinkedUp project: Real communication in modern languages

2. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. Why videoconference? To give an audience To improve communication skills To motivate

3. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. Neat Flexible Image can be projected to the whole class What does a unit look like?

4. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. The handset Pre-sets Give controls to students ! Camera controls

5. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. Getting started Meet and discuss When? With whom? Discuss : timetables, lessons, topics and potential difficulties. Decide on a realistic time to conference Regular staff contact by e-mail

6. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. Do …………………… Teach communication skills Use screens to improve acoustics Be clear about presentation skills Putting screens around the seats helps sound quality and gives a more personal feel to the conference

7. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. One tool leads to another A video camera on a stand allows pictures and artefacts to be viewed It can also be connected to the unit to show film A digital camera enables photos to be shared

8. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. Successful conferences Songs Lunch boxes Virtual tours – of school and town Explanations are easier with pictures! ‘Auld Lang Syne ‘ was interesting! The video-phone helps pupils express opinions.

9. © Crown copyright 2011, Department for Education. This resource has been created through the LinkedUp Award Scheme. The Multiplier effect Business links Independent learners Maths –auf Deutsch! Videoconferencing supports exchanges. Information can be shared before the trip starts. Work experience students can meet employers. Notepad allows prompts Last year a Year 9 class was taught Maths in German from Bamberg!