Video conferencing refers to the meeting between two or more participants using their computers, or other video supported devices, to transmit audio and video data to the other members of the meeting. The popularity of video conferencing has gained a lot of popularity in the last several years as users continue to interconnect with people from all over the globe. As a professional tool video conferencing is proving to be an invaluable resource because of its ability to connect people in a more personal way when compared to other forms of communication such as emails or phones. Furthermore, it is becoming a more preferred method of communication because it allows the users to connect with another and have a face to face conversation at virtually any time. From my own personal experience I know that a lot of school boards in isolated areas chose to use video conferencing as the primary interview method when interviewing prospective employees.
Apart from being a useful form of conducting business or job interviews, video conferencing is also gaining popularity in education. It is becoming a preferred method of teaching students in rural areas where teachers are not readily available. Another useful application of video conferencing is to support material being learned in the classroom. Using these tools, students can engage in virtual field trips to places that they are learning about in class and get a real sense of what these places are like in real life, as opposed to a description in a textbook or website.
This Youtube video provides some additional insights into the benefits of video conferencing in schools.
Authored by: Jon & Emily
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