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

	This section provides information about using  videoconferencing in K-12 classrooms What are the technology components needed in a video conferencing classroom? How should the classroom be set up? What does videoconferencing look like through the eyes of the teacher? What does videoconferencing look like through the eyes of the student?

Using Videoconferencing in the K-12 Classroom

The delivery of instruction with the aid of videoconferencing technology involves the same first steps and adjustments as any new instructional technique:  

• Selecting and Learning to use technology components:  
  • Hardware 
  • Software
• Preparing the classroom setting and set the stage for use of videoconferencing
  • Classroom Set-up and Management
  • Student Behavior 
• Teacher planning and preparation
  • Planning
  • Pedagogy
  • Presentation Styles
  • Delivery and Storage Options
• Student and classroom accommodations
  • Student 

The added excitement and motivation provided by videoconferencing communication validates the extra time and resources used by the teacher in learning the set-up and teaching processes.

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