
Video conferencing can be done on a personal computer just for one student or for a group or class. It is more appropriate for small groups or individuals.
It has a windows operating system that includes net meeting, a desktop video conferencing software. This kind of resource can be used by any teacher with any class subject; science, arts, literature etc.
This desktop video conferencing system supports a variety of interactive activities including documents sharing, whiteboard use and chat.
The teacher prepares a specific topic to be discussed and prepares the software and equipment to be used for the video conference. A computer and internet service is required.
Other activities that can be done with video conferencing are:
- virtual field trips
- multi-school projects
- community events
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