Even the preliminary answers to those questions, based on teachers' experiences during the project, can be interesting now that distance education in various forms is spreading into schools worldwide. Teachers should be trained for that situation. The technological video conferencing application that enables audio, video and data transfer gives many opportunities for versatile real-time interaction during video conference lessons. All the teachers received a couple of hours' technical training from the equipment providers and from the technical assistant in groups and individually. Teachers' technical skills have varied, but most teachers say they can master the use of technology at least satisfactorily.
All teachers stress the importance of hands-on practice by themselves.
The technical assistant has been present at most video conference lessons or reachable by phone. This has proved to be quite useful, as the technical system has been altered and improved during the project. Another technical strength is audiovisual versatility, which in some cases, e.g. in the use of audiographic tools, is even better than in an ordinary classroom without many modern facilities. The possibility for interactive cooperation and practice at computer workstations through audiographics is also important for pupils. Pupils have generally learnt the use of new technology quickly and they have been of great help for teachers at many technical points.