1)

Begin thinking about how you would like to incorporate video conferencing into your class(es). How will students benefit from the experience? What will be expected of the students? What will the nature of the conference be? Will it be primarily for observations or will there be a more structured interaction?

2)

Be sure to visit these websites to learn about how other teachers and professors have integrated video conferencing into their classes.

First live broadcast April 22, 2004

Second live broadcast September 28, 2004

3)

At this point, you will need to begin perusing the pages on this tutorial about the specifics and logistics of setting up and executing an effective video conference. Also, you will need to begin (or continue) conversations with the media specialist or technical assistance person at your school (for classroom teachers) or your graduate student (for CED faculty). These persons will be able to answer your questions about the ins-and-outs of the technology involved in the process.

4)

Please take into consideration the recommendations of the note on effective video conferencing.

5)

After you are clear on what you would like to accomplish with your video conference, you will need to fill out the following form which will notify Dr. Lisa Grable, Director of the Learning Technologies Resource Center and Beckey Reed, Office of School Services Consultant in the College of Education, of your desires and intent. Please be as specific as possible as the information that you provide will allow them to connect you to a conferencing party that will be most effective for your needs.

6)

Click here to fill out the form

After submitting the form, you will receive an email which will give you further instructions.

7)

Preparing for the conference. Make sure you are familiar with the equipment and that you have had the necessary conversations with your technology specialist and/or graduate student.

8)

Do the conference.

9)

Post-Conference: Be sure to write down any personal reflections on the experience, as well as a brief write-up on the effectiveness of the conference.

Also, have students fill out the following reflection form which will be used to collect data on the nature of and effectiveness of the video conference.

10)

Return to Step #1 and repeat!