Communication technologies enable students to connect with experts, collaborate with their peers, share their learning, ask questions, and receive feedback.
With ultra-fast broadband and easy access to mobile devices, communication technologies such as video conferencing, Skype, and Google Hangouts are increasingly able to facilitate relevant and authentic learning opportunities for students.
Lalaosalafai Tu’ua describes his experience of using video conferencing to teach Samoan at NCEA Level 3 at Southern Cross Campus in Mangere.
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VLN Community
The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) is a network of school clusters and educational institutions who collaborate to provide access to a broad range of curriculum and learning opportunities for students through online learning.
The video and audio conferencing bridge can be accessed by any New Zealand school.
Learning through video conferencing
Lynda Walsh-Pascoe has been teaching PE by video conferencing since 2002. She explains how the virtual learning network's (VLN) video conferencing connections provide valuable learning experiences for students in rural areas. Lynda gives examples of how video conferencing is used, including the use of video footage to assist in assessment.
Video conferencing in distance learning: A New Zealand schools' perspective
This article traces the development of video conferencing in distance learning in the New Zealand secondary school sector. It begins with an overview of the definition and development of distance learning, then traces the technology of video conferencing from its inception to the present day. It goes on to look at the growth of video conferencing, the role and contribution it has made to distance learning in New Zealand schools, then concludes with a brief discussion of possible future directions.
Video conferencing: Extending the learning opportunities for our students
This article explains what video conferencing is and outlines the four Ps of effective video conferencing in schools:
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Web conferencing in education
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VLN Primary group
– find out more about online classes, online collaborative between schools, tools, and access to PD and support.
Facilitating shared learning using Skype
Find out how student learning was facilitated between neighbouring schools using Skype.
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