Students can mute the microphones, break into discussion groups at each site, and then report back to the larger group later. Debate teams can be at the same site or at separate sites, while following regular debate rules. Exchange and discuss scholarly works. Bring diverse groups together to develop international, intercultural understanding. Different sites can take turns being the host site.
Assignments can include content-presentation by students.
Students who want to learn the technology can set up and manage the technologies. Time can be set aside for question and answer at individual sites or involving the whole conference. Small groups can coach each other at each site. Assessment Individual students and student teams can make formal and informal presentations supplemented by graphics, pictures, objects, etc. Self-testing and practice items can be sent ahead to site facilitators or by fax, computer, or to each site.