Once isolated in their classrooms, today's tecachers are able to search the Internet for educational materials, join listservs to discuss the latest disciplinary research and teching techniques, or gain new skills and knowledge through technology-enhanced distance education programs. Technology helps erase geographical and financial barriers and offers opportunities for greater professional and academic development. Technology is about making connections. It connects people with resources and with one another. Two-way, interactive video allows users to see and hear one another.
Small colleges can offer courses taught by some of the world's leading scholars.
Administrators from the most rural areas can access graduate-level courses to advance their carreers. Faculty can collaborate on a syllabus or lesson plan even if they're miles apart. Selecting an Interactive Video System Educational institutions need to answer many questions before selecting an interactive video system. Costs to operate and maintain a system depend upon the sophistication of the system and the technical capacity of the institution making the purchase. Many types of connections are possible with interactive video systems.