Videoconferencing in Education

Strategies for Using Videoconferencing Technology in the K-12 Classroom:
A Teacher's Digital Handbook

Timeline
A videoconference plan

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It is vital to have a videoconferencing plan of events, or timeline, in order to maximize the use of the videoconferencing connection time. The plan can be a simple outline, a detailed chain of events, or an outlined step by step process. Whatever method is used, it is vital to develop the project plan with the videoconferencing partner in order to insure smooth sessions during a videoconference.

Sample Timeline for Videoconferencing session
A timeline and detailed lesson plan can save all participants time and alleviate confusion about what is happening during the videoconferencing session. It is important to establish early in the discussion between conference planners, the priorities for student objectives, so that the videoconferencing session meets expectations for all parties. Thoughtful discussion and planning insure success.

Print/Microsoft Word version of Timeline

(save a digital copy of this document and fill out while planning)

Lesson Plan Title:
Contact Information
Contact info for teaching partner:	Name:	Phone: Phone during VC if different:	VC Connection numbers:
Contact info for technical support at connecting site:	Name:	Phone: Phone during VC if different:	Notes:
Lesson Planning
Dates for proposed VC session:
Content/Technology Objectives:	Content:		Technology:
Roles during VC:	Facilitators at originating site	Facilitators at far end site	Students at originating site	Students and/or experts at far end site
Presentation Methods to be included during VC and detail:	Demonstration using document camera	Document Sharing - Software Required	Student Interaction	Lecture
Resources/Provider:	Visuals:	Student Handouts	Web Resources	Other Materials
Videoconference Time/Sequence Schedule:
Time/Sequence:	Instructional Plan	Facilitator Actions	Student Actions	Presentation Method/ Equipment Required
1. Introduction Call initiator Time length Transition to next activity
2. Strategy Time length Transition to next activity
3. Strategy Time length Transition to next activity
4. Strategy Time length Transition to next activity
5. Closing/Next Steps Planning
Assessment:

Timeline Quick Links:

Digital Bridges Session Plan Form

Learning Space Project Plan for
Where in the US Project

Teachers Connect

Videoconferencing Project Guidelines

Lesson Plan Matrix

References/Site Map

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Last updated 04/08/07