Effectively used an interactive TV or video conferencing system can be a powerful way to hold a class. Video conferencing and ITV have unique characteristics that if not considered may negatively affect the teaching and learning experiences. It is important to understand the system and teaching methods to get the best results.
Many of the ideas presented below can be used from one program to another. For example, an idea for leveraging Google+ Hangouts could possibly be used for GoToMeeting or Interactive TVs.
GoToMeeting
- New York University – Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning: GoToMeeting
- Lynda.com – Up and Running with GoToMeeting
Google+ Hangouts
- Lynda.com – Understanding Google+ Hangouts
- Ultimate Guide to Google Hangouts
- Google Hangouts Guide for Teachers
- Getting Started with Google+ Hangouts
- The Missing Guide for Google Hangout Video Calls
- 32 Tips For Using Google+ Hangouts In The Classroom
- 6 Ways Teachers Can Use Google Hangouts
- 5 Excellent Tools for Teachers to Use with Google Hangout
- 4 Ways to Enhance Your Class with Google Hangouts
- Cybrary Man’s Google+ Hangout
- Holding Virtual Office Hours via Google+ Hangouts
- New York University – Google Hangouts
- Brigham Young University – 4 Ways Faculty Can Use Google+ Hangouts
- How to Record Skype and Google Hangout Video Calls
- Participating in a Google Hangout Video Chat Cheat Sheet
- 6 Tips To Use Google Hangouts For Synchronous Learning
Interactive TV Teaching Guides
ITV Research
- Developing a Pedagogy of ITV Teaching Experience through a Teaching Circle (Social work)
- Distance Education: Teaching Practice Methods Using Interactive Television (Social work)
Video Conferencing
- Penn State University – Faculty Guide to Teaching through Videoconferencing (PDF)
- Florida Atlantic University – Effective teaching using video-conferencing (PDF)
- University of Michigan – Global Teaching with Videoconferencing: Best Practices
- George Mason University – Videoconferencing Teaching Techniques
- Teaching Via Videoconferencing: Instructional Strategies (Slideshare)
- Learning Technology Dissemination Initiative – Videoconferencing for Teaching and Learning
- Learning Technology Dissemination Initiative – Lessons for lessons (PDF)
- Video conferencing pros and cons
- 834 Tips for Successful Online Instruction
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