Assess Student Engagement while Videoconferencing - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T00:33:01Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/assess-student-engagement?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A420839&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhile I do not do this now, I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-16:649749:Comment:4208912009-12-16T05:59:24.878ZEric Rothhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EricRoth
While I do not do this now, I would like to emphasize the importance of your question.<br />
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Three years ago, I taught a class of engineering students (in Los Angeles) assigned to help design some proposals for a non-profit in the Congo. We set up a 45-minute video conference for the class with various officials to gain a clearer conception of the project requirements and the larger context. It was a good idea, but between the poor language skills and weak connection, I must confess that the…
While I do not do this now, I would like to emphasize the importance of your question.<br />
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Three years ago, I taught a class of engineering students (in Los Angeles) assigned to help design some proposals for a non-profit in the Congo. We set up a 45-minute video conference for the class with various officials to gain a clearer conception of the project requirements and the larger context. It was a good idea, but between the poor language skills and weak connection, I must confess that the experience was more disheartening than inspiring.<br />
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Since only a few students could speak, many other students drifted to reading notes and other activities. Perhaps a webcam would have imposed more external pressure to focus on the lesson, but the technical problems of a simple phone call emphasized the tremendous challenges.<br />
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Bottomline: double-check the technology, consider language, monitor time differences , and make sure that all students have a reason to focus on the videoconference .... especially if things get slow.. Please share!!! I just asked…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-16:649749:Comment:4208392009-12-16T02:48:57.981ZJennifer Swansonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JenniferSwanson
Please share!!! I just asked the question on Twitter...
Please share!!! I just asked the question on Twitter...