8. Room-based vs desktop Room-based Desktop Ideal for one-on-one meetings Shared document editing Informal communication Low visual presence Medium to large size seminars More diversity available Increased privacy More formal Mixed desktop/VC room Linking from desk to a conference Bring in guest expert
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10. Use of videoconferencing Stimulating student participation Choice of delivery tools (VCR, document camera) Broadcast ‘newsreader’ and/or broadcast classroom Preparation of VC sessions Fallback solutions Pedagogic challenges
11. Summary Second-best choice to live teaching – but only solution for some people Videoconferencing is no stand-alone solution
Notes de l'éditeur
UHI Millennium Institute is one of the newest HEIs in Scotland. UHI is a networked FE/HE institution UHI is a networked FE/HE institution consisting of 15 academic partners Population less than 10% of SCOT, approx. the number of inhabitants of Edinburgh
Teaching 60%, Admin 25%, Testing 10%, Other 5%
Stats are for bridge use not showing point-to-point conferences (2300 all in all for 2001/02) Use for teaching and administration
Increased privacy = less likely to be disturbed by someone popping in the door Supporting dispersed postgraduate student community via desktop VC
Supporting people in remote locations and outreach centres. Enabling more team meetings than would travelwise be possible.