The document summarizes a study examining student perspectives on using videoconferencing in a teacher education program. Students found benefits like increased access and cost-effectiveness, but challenges with technology issues, less flexibility, and inferior lecture delivery compared to in-person. Students engaged more when teachers were experts, tasks were relevant, and technology worked properly. Social presence was higher during on-site interactions than between remote sites. The study confirms prior findings on videoconferencing issues and provides new insights for supporting remote Gaelic teacher training.

1. Student Perspectives on Videoconferencing in Teacher Education at a Distance presented by Lynn Senette EDAE 637 Source: Gilles, D. (2008). Student perspectives on videoconferencing in teacher education at a distance. Distance Education , 29(1) 107-118.