When it is not possible to have a face-to-face meeting with people. Telephone conversation or conference call is sufficient or, an email exchange. But video conferencing adds visual and audio images. Video conferencing helps when:
- a live conversation is needed
- visual information is an important part of the conversation
- the people of the conversation cannot physically come to the same location
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the cost or time and travel are to be consideration.
Video conferencing can benefit people around college campus by:
- faculty member keeps in touch with class while on a conference
- guest lecturer brought into a class from another institution
- researchers collaborating with professors at other organization on a regular basis without loss of time due to travel
- faculty committee auditions a scholarship candidate
- student interviews with an employer in another city
A videoconference can improve maintenance and appeal to a variety of learning styles by including various media such as video or audio clips, graphics, animations, and computer applications. Educators and librarians from around the world report that videoconferencing technology impacts student learning in the following ways:
- Improves communication and presentation skills
Students observe video guest speakers and are aware of their appearance and oral communication. When students plan and put into practice what they have learnt about videoconference, they learn the importance of communication and management skills.
- Increases connection with the outside world
When live visits are not possible, videoconferencing makes a face-to-face visit possible. Videoconferencing is easier than visiting so communication can be more frequent and saves time and resources. Communication supports the structure of relationships between learners and mentors.
- Increases Depth of Learning
Students learn to ask better questions, they also learn from a primary source rather than a textbook. Students will show more depth in understanding.
