It is their hope that videoconferencing equipment can be placed at every county office of education. To broaden understanding and awareness, a three-way demonstration, hosted by CSDR, was presented in May. Students and educators from Siskiyou and Imperial Counties participated through videoconferencing in an ecology lesson from CSDR's classroom. Special Education Local Plan Area Director Glenn Sarot said when parents and students are introduced to this technology they want it. It was thrilling to see them interact with peers. It's a great idea and it seems to have so many uses - especially for the deaf community.
Educators strongly agree.
Programs could be interactively delivered to more remote locales where personnel and equipment are limited. Parents could learn American Sign Language as soon as necessary through videoconferencing. The total communication dimension provides a closer interaction than just written or voice communication. Offerings from across the country could be available for educators, interpreters, teachers and aides. Videoconferencing would bring the class to us.