IP based videoconferencing can provide students with information about how others live around the world. Students benefit from different cultures, points of view and experiences. Global videoconferencing connect students to the world. Students gain understanding of global issues and different perspectives. Besides becoming tolerant of other cultures students come to appreciate other points of view. This collaboration leads to development of multicultural relationships and understanding. The exchange experiences are invaluable to students.
One place to start is with Global Leap based in the United Kingdom. It’s aim is to become a resource for teachers around the world. Global Leap provides help, advice and support to develop videoconferencing in the curriculum, find videoconferencing partners and book interactive videoconferencing lessons. Teachers can gain access to an international classroom network and participate in international conferences with other classrooms and providers.
Getting to know educators participating in these videoconferences can lead to other exciting collaborations.
Cheryl Carr
