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Videoconferencing and Virtual Visits
Education 503, Spring 2010
Overview
Intro to IP & Skype VC
Small group task
VC content provider –
Alberta Parks
Group debrief, guided
discussion
Big Idea – What may appear as technically challenging really just
requires solid planning and a bit of practice
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjHoedoSUXY&playnext_from=TL&videos=gt5kMCYKrkI
IP Videoconferencing
Live, two-way audio and video
Through Internet (IP)
Hardware systems with high quality cameras and microphones
Alberta Supernet
IP VideoconferencingEducational
Content Providers
Hands-on Experiences -
Centre for Puppetry Arts
Interactive Multimedia Content –
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Virtual Visits – Great Barrier Reef
Simulations – Challenger Learning Centre
Other IP Videoconferencing Uses
Student-led VC events
Expert guest presenters
Class-to-class collaborations
Full course delivery
Skype in the Classroom
Free
Computer & webcam based
Widely used
What do you think are the pros & cons of each solution?
IP VCVS
H.323 Skype
Audio/Video challenges
Free
Millions of users
Easy to set up
Immersive
Considerable cost
Thousands of users
Technically challenging to set up
Online Resources
H.323
2Learn.ca VC
VC Content Providers
Collaborations Around the Planet
2Learn2Gether.ca
Skype
Skype in the Classroom
50 Ways to use Skype in the Classroom
Skype an Author Network
Skype for Educators
Small Group TaskVisit online links
page
Browse VC/Skype programs & services
Choose one program or service
of interest
Post a link and short description to the
iEtherpad page
60 second share
Reflection
• Compare any key concept or piece of information you learned today to any aspect of this video:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITT6bYYGVfM&playnext_from=TL&videos=cvoVzEsZBpc