Many teachers are not sure where to find out which individuals and institutions offer the service. The Internet can provide a good start. Teachers can also go to the Pacific Bell Knowledge Network Web site for a directory of institutions that currently offer videoconferencing programs. Linda Uhrenholt, a member of the Pacific Bell Education First team, specializes in helping schools set up and participate in videoconferences. Uhrenholt believes that, as long as teachers do their homework first, they can expect nothing less than incredible experiences.
Some teachers think of videoconferencing as a baby-sitting tool.
They need to think about really incorporating it into the curriculum. Don't give up if you don't immediately find a content provider that fits in well. If you really want a particular expert in the classroom, contact them even if they aren't on a list of people who offer the service. Once a content provider has been chosen, practice and preparation will help ensure things go right on the day of the call. First, it's important that teachers get familiar with the equipment.