Are we ready for Desktop Videoconferencing?
As bandwidth groups and computer processors become faster we have seen videoconferencing make its way to desktop providing administrators and teachers that opportunity to use IVC in new ways. Do you think Desktop IVC will take off or is this a fad that will be short lived?
Please share your thoughts. Why will this technology not take off or How can you see desktop IVC be used in our schools.
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Due to the fact that desktop IVC is best used on a one to one basis, I do not believe that this will take off in elementary schools. I have used it in the past. A colleague traveled to Africa for a vacation. While she was there, we were able to Skype with her. The kids loved it. Although there are some uses for this, the long distance learning equipment works better in a whole class situation. It is nice to know that this technology is available to connect with others who do not long distance learning equipment.
Right now IVC is best one-on-one, but technological advancements may take us to the place where classrooms can IVC.
I think it is a fad because of the economic implications that are necessary for a whole class situation. This might be a nice tool for a class that has a “pen pal” experience and this would help them communicate face to face instead of just pen and paper. I personally cannot see how I could use it in my class on a daily basis. I think for my culture reports though that we could connect with people from other cultures which might give a first hand account of what that culture is all about. However, this is not the time for this to become widespread.
However, there may be a time when all kids come to class with their laptops or ipads that will be able to utilize IVC, and then you could personalize instruction.
I found the session on desktop videoconferencing interesting, but don’t see a use for it at this time in our school district as a form of communication between the administration and the staff. I can see it used in a very large school system where it is very difficult to physically get together for meetings, etc.
As far as using videoconferencing for classroom presentations, it sounds useful in some situations. In my small group tutoring, I don’t see it as useful at this time.
I would not have much use for this. Our district is a small one with limited resources. I liked your example of the emergency situation where administrators needed to conference and how expedient it would be to give and exchange information. For a very large district that might work, low tech would work better in my situation.
I’m bummed I bothered getting Skype for my iphone. It’s a pretty useless app, and the time hasn’t come yet where I think we can effectively use Skype in the classroom setting.
I would like to see DVC in my school. Very often I have a small number of students participating in IVDL sessions. It would be beneficial for students to be able to view at their own stations. I often use Skype with my co-coordinator for meetings. It is much easier to meet through Skype then IVDL.