1. Interactive Videoconferencing

2. What is videoconferencing? Videoconferencing is a live, two-way, interactive electronic means of communication. Two or more people in different locations can engage in face-to- face audio and visual exchanges using cameras, monitors, and document software.

3. Videoconferencing in education Students Paraprofessionals Teachers Administration

4. Students Electronic Field Trips  Connect 2 Texas www.connect2texas.net Connection with remote experts  NASA DLN http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/ Collaboration with other students  Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration www.CILC.org www.CILC.org Dual credit Shared Instruction Distance Learning

5. Paraprofessionals Certification through Region 5 ESC Certification through colleges and universities

6. Teachers Continuing education Professional development Mentoring Curriculum alignment or “teaming”

7. Administration Professional Updates Professional development Mentoring Networking Meetings