How to Utilize Video Conferencing in the Classroom
Jul 25, 2017
Imagine bringing a NASA astronaut into your classroom to tell your students about what it’s like to spend a day in the international space station. Does this idea seem far-fetched? It shouldn’t! With online conference and video calling on your side, the sky really is the limit for your class.
Classroom Video Conferencing This guide illustrates the nearly endless possibilities of an online conference call program for you and your students. It details potential incorporations into classroom lessons, video-based field trips, and even administrative uses. Don’t let distance or restricted budgets stand in your way of exciting lessons — let web conferencing be your ultimate tool!
How to use conference and video calling in the classroom
Collaborative learning with another classroom is valuable because it’s an exciting way for students to break out of their usual peer surroundings and hear outside perspectives. However, it’s not exactly easy to simply uproot your students and head to another school (or even another classroom down the hallway). So how can you help your students branch out and get exposed to new ideas?
Suppose local government has proposed renovations for what they argue is an outdated, run-down section of the city. It’s caused a stir because it’s home to numerous independent businesses who oppose any changes. You’ve had a class discussion on the topic, but think students could benefit from hearing opposing viewpoints. By web conferencing with another class in your district, your students can have a lively debate about the economic and social benefits of a change, as well as potential repercussions. It will give a completely different perspective — for example, the students at the other school may live closer to the area and have insight into current crime in the region and how they think renovation may help. Or perhaps they’re more familiar with the neighborhood and feel the changes will scare off current clientele. Video conferencing offers an easy outlet for students to exchange ideas and learn from peers they normally couldn’t reach out to.
One of the best things about video conferencing is that distance is of no real concern. So think big — even global! Making an international connection can give students from different cultures the chance to discuss and debate common issues and current events. It can even give them the opportunity to brainstorm ideas on how to solve world issues. American students in New York had an amazing opportunity to conduct a video call with a classroom in Ghana. They discussed topics like Ghana’s first democratic election and the United States’ election of the first African-American president. It’s a wonderful example of giving insight into a different culture while still finding common ground despite thousands of miles.
Web conferencing also allows access to guest speakers who may not normally be able to lecture at your school. You could give your journalism students real-world perspective by asking a reporter for a major city’s newspaper to have a one-hour live video Q&A session from the comfort of their own office. Sure, you could send a list of questions via email and go over the responses in class, but talking to an expert in real-time can allow your students to develop essential communication skills, even help prepare them for the real world.
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