1. Teacher Leader February 2009 Niki McQuillan

2. Why Videoconference? Provides opportunities for social interaction - communicating with a real audience dynamic learning environment extends the classroom environment develops TS and PC sharing the learning-collaboration

3. Why videoconference? Provides opportunities for: shared experiences and understanding cultural development build relationships expert in the classroom-JANET provides meaningful focus for ICT skills

4. Resources Marratech web-based conferencing software Logitech camera to transmit video and audio signal Logitech PC Headset (for 1 to 1 conferencing)

5. Why plan? Motivation effectiveness and enjoyment creating a television studio in classroom audience participation-demands high level of interaction presenting to a live audience-content critical

6. Planning a videoconference Content avoid long slots of talking heads invite an expert: perspective/opportunity for questions Extending/sharing the learning experience

7. Planning a videoconference Content agree a running order – structure (top and tail) expected learning outcomes estimate timings: short sequences keep pace range of resources application sharing

8. Preparation Drama Activities icebreakers voice work facial expression/gesture performance/role play presenting

9. Preparation Writing Activities for a real target audience to deadlines using appropriate style and language storyboarding

10. Preparation Developing TS and PC Managing Information: research/discussion of content Problem Solving/Decision Making: developing the programme/timings Working With Others: the production team Being Creative: the production process

11. Presentation the netiquette of videoconferencing Vision to maximise picture quality and prevent breaks in the audio avoid frequent/rapid movement body language/gestures stage-manage speakers backgrounds; avoid detail, strong colours and patterns pastel colours work best seating for audience: in shot? Presenters should avoid clothing with obvious patterns

12. Presentation Audio avoid interrupting speakers speak in complete thoughts/obvious conclusion speak slowly in a strong, clear voice: foreign audience? use visual and not verbal affirmations

13. Presentation Maintaining audience interest eye contact: keep eye-line to camera talk directly to audience camera shots: avoid very wide shots and big close ups avoid panning and zooming don’t be too wooden avoid long sessions of talking heads