Learning with Video Conferencing

Standard III: Model Digital Age Work and Learning B. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

Video conferencing is a great source for teachers to use to help students use technology to assist in the thrive to be successful and reach full potential. Students who are involved with video conferencing get the experience of learning lessons, communicating with others, or gaining other valuable resources that they might not be able to receive without using the video chat. A student can have a full out conversation with someone and gather all kinds of information. For example when we talked to students using Skype we were able to ask and answer questions back and forth that we wanted to know. The kids also gave individual advice to each of us "teachers" that can even help us when we are ready to teach.

This source discusses how video conferencing is a great tool and method of learning for students to use. It discusses the benefits and how using video conferencing "can break down barriers of time, distance and expense by connecting people from all areas of the globe in real time." The article goes further into discussing the concept of distance learning and how teachers can teach their students lessons without being in the actual classroom, they can teach virtually.