5 Tips for a Successful Video Conferencing Session

Video Conferencing

• Welcome• Tracy Topolnitsky

Associate Chair, Online DeliveryFaculty of Foundational and Intercultural Studies

Your Experience?Write your name in the appropriate location

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Why VC???

Full Course Delivery• Share expertise across school

divisions• This video shows

(elementary) students collaborating at a distance

Curriculum Enhancement

• Canadian Space Agency• Royal Tyrell Museum

Professional Development• Video Conferencing Regional

Leads Network (2learn.ca/vc) offers many

• Bring in experts and colleagues from a distance

Administrative Use

• Avoid travel• Meet more often

How to Have a Successful VC Experience?5 Tips

1. Involve EVERYONEWho would that include?

2. Know your tools

3. Use audio and visual cues

4. Direct your questions

5. Break it up a little

Other Considerations?• Audio• Eye contact• Back up plan• Have fun!!!

Great Videos

Bridgit with VChttp://www.2learn2gether.ca/video/gallery/Using-Bridgit-to-supplement-a-VC-Session

Tips for Collaborative Use (includes Josh Claussen Video)http://www.2learn2gether.ca/video/gallery/Tips-for-Collaborative-VC-Projects