This document discusses how digital video conferencing tools can support student teacher supervision without requiring travel. It proposes using tools like Skype or Google Chat to allow synchronous observation and feedback of clinical experiences remotely. Benefits would include reduced travel costs, increased communication, and leveraging existing technology. Potential issues that could arise include network performance problems, security concerns, and ensuring compatibility with enterprise systems.

2. Julie Reneau FSU Richard Pierce FSU Fairmont State University

3. Rich media tools improve educational experiences

4. Welcome Post Example “Hello, My name is Mike Campbell and am excited about taking classes to get me back to a teaching mode. “

5. Add digital story tools

6. Tools continue to improve Synchronous tools Event logging – archived, time stamped, replay, reuse.

7. Video + chat are powerful tools

8. Research Question How can digital video conferencing support the supervision of student teachers?

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14. Network access increasing

15. Telco coverage & services

16. Cloud Computing

17. Microsoft is rolling out lightweight, FREE, Web browser versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote. 3 screen strategy Browser / Computer / Phone

19. Apple Touch Tablet

20. Apple Touch Tablet Due out September ?

23. The Mobile Web people don’t just adopt mobile devices, they marry them” - B.J. Fogg

24. FSU is in Marion County

25. Many of our students are in Jefferson county

26. Can web cameras help us extend our range…?

27. … to observe … to support

29. Without driving !

30. Connecting people & classrooms

31. Doc Sharing

32. How can we speak with student teachers synchronously?

33. How can we observe clinical experiences remotely?

34. How can we share documents?

35. Proposed Project -DVC Pre-conference Document sharing Conduce remote observations where appropriate Evaluate cost / benefits Develop best practices Focus faculty development on emerging trends

36. Some say it is flat It is a small world !

37. It is a big state ………………………………… .If you drive

38. The world might be flat West Virginia is not!

39. Why DVC? Hardware & software are ready Reduce travel Increase communication possiblities

40. There are numerous good options Ovoo Skype Google

41. Skype is one solution we are implementing fall 09

44. Skype is a free program It turns your computer into a video phone or ….. A teleconferencing wonder machine!

45. To Make Free Calls

46. Millions of people 408 million 8/1/09

47. Spend billions of minutes

48. Increasingly using voice + video

49. The setup is easy

51. Talk is cheap Most laptops have built in mics

52. Mic & camera costs are minimal if you have to purchase

54. Video calls look like this

55. What about Google?

56. Google Chat

57. Google Chat

59. Chat ie. Student’s work is all online and public. Student has reviewed his classmates online work. These are new experiences.

60. Google Video chat

62. Can cash strapped schools afford not to be on board? Leverage existing technology Expand faculty skills

63. Proposed Benefits $ Improved clinical experience for students Transferable skill set and software Focus for faculty development Alignment with technology trends

64. What could go wrong? OMG ROFL Network performance issues Network security issues Enterprise security issues

65. Enterprise issues – Virus def

66. Questions ?? .0 Richard Pierce –FSU Julie Reneau –FSU [email_address] [email_address]

67. Go in Peace