A cadre of innovative teachers was identified and a two-way videoconferencing system was installed on their classroom computer. This group of K-12 teachers is revising and updating the district technology plan, sharing teaching ideas and lesson plans, and engaging in accountable talk. The School to Careers Committee represents teachers, counselors, administrators and teacher aides from K through 12 levels. In order to carry out the operational goals of the district School to Careers program, desktop two-way videoconferencing has allowed the coordination of SEOPs, apprenticeships, internships, and other related activities. In this program, logistical issues are a concern and desktop two-way videoconferencing presents a viable solution.
Document sharing is a powerful feature of the system.
Both counselors, through the use of the system, can edit the SEOP documents synchronously. When issues surface about student scheduling needs, a counselor can set up a meeting with a student at the current school site and include the counselor from the student's previous school. A project has been established between Pat Stoddart, Utah State University, Louise Leatham, Sky View High School English Department, and preservice teachers. The USU professor is able to observe preservice teachers in the classroom, using the desktop two-way videoconferencing system. Further, the professor debriefs her colleague at Sky View and the preservice teachers with the observations, via the system.