6 WAYS VIDEOCONFERENCING IS EXPANDING THE CLASSROOM. (cover story)

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  • Author(s): RATHS, DAVID
  • Source:
    T H E Journal. Jun/Jul2015, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p12-17. 5p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      VIDEOCONFERENCING; VIRTUAL classrooms; EDUCATIONAL technology; MOBILE learning; COMPUTERS in education; ROBOTS; DISTANCE education
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the increasing number of schools in the U.S. that are embracing videoconferencing technology for their students. Topics discussed include the impact of video technology on classroom experience, the importance of vocational education with virtual field trips and synchronous videoconferencing and information on the VGo Telepresence Robot, which offers disabled and immune-deficient students a virtual presence in school. Also cited is the Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning of the California State Parks.