1. Interactive Videoconferencing (IVC) C. Candace Chou University of St. Thomas

2. Why Use Interactive Videoconferencing • Videoconferencing experience contributes to a greater motivation to learn. • Increased access to educational resources • Flexibility for the learner • Equity in opportunities for both teachers and students • Valuable interchange with outside world

3. Supplemental IVC Events • Access to content experts • Virtual Field Trips: an increasing sites are well-equip for IVC, e.g., Indianapolis Children’s Musem, NASA, Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance, Horticulture department of the Toledo Zoo • Interactive Student Projects: cross-school or cross-cultural collaboration

4. Benefits of IVC • IVC enables students to access otherwise unavailable classes • IVC broadens students’ view of the world • IVC increases student motivation for learning • IVC enriches the existing curriculum • IVC provides just-in-time learning environments • IVC provides opportunities for teachers to collaborate • IVC provides continuing education opportunities for teachers

5. Evaluation • Observation collected during videoconferencing • Journal writing • Interactive student surveys • Sharing survey results • Review of student notes • Class presentation

6. Instructional Design • Lesson objectives • Objectives for videoconferencing interaction • Introduction • Presentation of information • Activities • Assessment

7. IVC Resources & Reference • Source: Cole, C., Ray, K., & Zanetis, J. (2004). Videoconferencing for K-12 Classrooms: A program development guide. Eugene: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).