Online video conferencing tool
The Internet breaks down geographical boundaries. Teachers can make use of online video conferencing systems to deliver real-time video lectures to students. Advantages include the following:
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Teaching is no longer limited by the availability of physical classrooms.
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No special video conferencing hardware is needed. A computer or tablet equipped with a Web cam, a microphone and a good Internet connection are all that is needed.
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Teachers and students can join lectures no matter whether they are at home, in the workplace or even on the road.
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Students can interact with their teachers as usual.
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Teachers can enrich their teaching by inviting guest speakers from overseas to conduct lectures via the online video conferencing system.
