[The following is excerpted from ATT Knowledge Network Explorer]
Effective use of videoconferencing technology for interactive learning requires practice and planning as well as attention to a few important instructional strategies. Two-way video works best as an interactive medium, but because we all have years of experience watching video rather than communicating with it; instructors must make extra efforts to involve and engage learners. The following list should remind you of strategies to consider when designing two-way video instruction:
Keep in mind that you already possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in curriculum design and instruction. When planning your videoconference, think about the learner and outcomes first -- the who, what, why, where, and how questions of learning -- before leaping into preoccupation with logistics or technology. Use instructional methods that motivate students and encourage active learning behaviors.
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