Videoconferencing-Virtual+Field+Trips

A videoconference uses audio- and video-telecommunications technology to bring people together from different locations for face-to-face interaction or collaboration. A videoconference can involve people in two sites (point to point) or several sites (multipoint). Videoconferencing has gained popularity because it employs key elements of face-to-face interactions while saving time and money. Additionally, a number of vendors provide solutions that allow students to take virtual field trips to places that were previously out of reach of educators and students using videoconferencing technology. Videoconferencing offers exciting learning opportunities for schools. The purpose or projected use of the videoconference will determine its connectivity needs.