Introduction
Video Conferencing
a video conference is an online meeting (or a meeting over distance) that takes place between two parties, where each participant can see an image of the other, and where both parties are able to speak and listen to the other participants in real time. The components necessary to make this happen include:
• A microphone, webcam and speakers
• A display
• A software program that captures the voice stream from the microphone, encodes it, transmits to the other participant, and simultaneously decodes the digital voice stream being received from the remote participant in the video conference.
•A digital connection, managing the exchange of voice and video between participants. At either end of the connection, the video and voice traffic is combined and delivered to each participant in the form of a real-time video image and audio stream.
• An optional management tool for the scheduling of video conferencing sessions like Google calendar.
Social Networking 
Social networking is the use of internet-based social media programs to make connections with friends, family, classmates, customers and clients. Social networking can occur for social purposes, business purposes or educational purposes through sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Classmates.com and Yelp. Social networking is also a significant target area for education to engage Ss into the learning process.
Task
- Read each part of this webquest.
- Open each one of the resources of the webquest.
- Fill out a graphic organizer of your preference to summarize key points for both methodologies
- Write a reflection on how you have already applied these methodologies in your own teaching.
Process
Video Conferencing
Skype for virtual field trips: https://education.microsoft.com/courses-and-resources/courses/virtual-field-trips-with-skype-in-the-classroom
Top ten video conferencing systems: https://elearningindustry.com/top-10-video-conferencing-systems-for-elearning-professionals
Other options: https://www.owllabs.com/blog/video-conferencing-tools
Advantages: http://www.ingrammicroadvisor.com/public-sector/six-advantages-of-video-conferencing-for-education
Social Networking
Video:
Social media sites for education: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/10-different-social-media-sites-for-education/
Article: https://lcibs.co.uk/the-role-of-social-media-in-education/
What is social networking? https://www.edutopia.org/how-use-social-networking-technology
List of social networks for teachers and students: https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/social-networks-for-students-and-teachers
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
25 |
15 |
10 |
5 |
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Graphics |
All graphics are effective and balanced with text use. |
All graphics are effective, but there appear to be too few or too many. |
Some graphics are effective and their use is balanced with text use. |
Several graphics are not effective. |
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Learning of Content |
The student can accurately describe 75% (or more) of the events on the graphic organizer without refering to it and can quickly determine which of two events occurred first. |
The student can accurately describe 50% of the events on the graphic organizer without refering to it and can quickly determine which of two events occurred first. |
The student can describe any event on the graphic organizer if allowed to refer to it and can determine which of two events occurred first. |
The student cannot use the graphic organizer effectively to describe events nor to compare events. |
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Resources |
The graphic organizer contained at least 8-10 events related to the topic being studied. |
The graphic organizer contained at least 6-7 events related to the topic being studied. |
The graphic organizer contained at least 5 events related to the topic being studied. |
The graphic organizer contained fewer than 5 events. |
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Readability |
The overall appearance of the graphic organizer is pleasing and easy to read. |
The overall appearance of the graphic organizer is somewhat pleasing and easy to read. |
The graphic organizer is relatively readable. |
The graphic organizer is difficult to read. |
Conclusion
Reflect on how you are planning to integrate these approaches into your own teaching practice.
Credits
Thank you for your effort in solving these tasks.
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By M.A. Celeste Lemus