This article was interesting because I had never really thought about how far-reaching and involved distance learning could be. To quote the article:
"But these virtual field trips, as Moncrief calls them, go way beyond traditional distance learning. Rather, vRoom offers realtime, two-way communication that includes social networking tools such as instant messaging, application sharing, breakout rooms, interactive whiteboards, and a live webcam—ensuring meaningful communication and offering a project-based learning environment that engages all students in the subject."
I read this and think: "Wow - I would love those experiences!" It is amazing how involved distance learning has become...to think that students can now engage in webcam conversation, instant messaging, and interctive whiteboards is just mind-boggling. The interesting thing, too, is that in order to have this kind of distance learning there needs to be professionals on the other ned of things that are willing to put in the time and energy to enter into conversation, etc. with students.
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Seriously how much fun would it be to teach in a classroom like that?!?!? I think it would be really fun for me, but it would also definately be a challenge. It would also be interesting to see how many times technology goes awry in that class, and what their altenative plans are. but i would definately love to observe or teach in a class like that!!!
Hmmm...that is a good point. You would almost need to have a full lesson planned as backup in case things went awry. I wonder if it could turn out to be more trouble than its worth in some cases.
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