Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Benefits of Using Video Conferencing in Schools

Researchers analyzed till April, 2009, 30,000 video conferencing systems were implemented in schools, education institutes, district offices, and departments of education in US. They had been using Video Conferencing Technology to shape up the time management for almost 20 years. The experts, who wanted to teach remotely located students, are using Video Conferencing to connect purposely. HD based Video Conferencing Software was implemented to get every single data point for each single student. The benefits of using Video Conferencing are the solution can enhance the whole learning process in the Virtual classroom. The way of learning is getting wider by implementing Video Conferencing. Sources said that students who are getting xbox, ipads at their home, gradually will lose their interest in coming to school regularly. To make the education more effective and acceptable Video Conferencing was introduced and enormous changes in the whole education system were observed.

Globalize Education: Students from remote areas can be connected with the experts by one click. Students got to know about the different cultures of people as they start interacting with other students through Video Conferencing Software. In this 21st century we are running for globalization i.e to communicate throughout the world. For this reason, it is necessary to build the base globalized. Students who are learning through virtual classes are usually affirmed about their connectivity with the different countries, different regions. It suffices to say one cannot be the ultimatum for a particular subject. Different views, different opinions raise up the debate which is the solutions for the uncertainty.

Customize Curriculum: Only reading and writing is not sufficient for the proper education system. Education providers have been using several trips like visiting Zoo, space centre, science museum for the students. But it is very expensive to arrange trips for several times in a year. Virtual Trip is introduced to cut off the expenditure. Students are enjoying their educational activities by experiencing virtual field trip. Mentors are also appreciating this new teaching method.

Experts are in Virtual Classroom: We all know experts are always busy as they are deeply involved to their project work or researches. It is impossible for them to visit each institutes and deliver speech. Video Conferencing is the online bridge for the students to reach the experts. Those who was absent for the particular seminar they also can check it later by recording the whole conversation. Educator can arrange tests through the conferencing system and check the answers on interactive whiteboard with i-pen. They can correct the student’s answers on whiteboard at the same time.