Lit Review: This is a post in a series focusing on the research studies on videoconferencing.
WMHO. (2002). Videoconferencing exposes students to new worlds. T.H.E. (Technological Horizons in Education) Journal, 29(8).
Author: Ward Melville Heritage Organization (or THE Journal staff? it isn’t clear)
Title of article: Videoconferencing exposes students to new worlds.
Publication year: 2002
Database source: T.H.E. Journal
Name of journal: T.H.E. Journal
My Codes: VCContentProviders
Main Point: Videoconferencing allows a non-profit science organization to protect the salt marsh wetlands and still educate students about it. It allows WHMO to reach more students than would be possible with onsite visits.
Limitations:
This isn’t a research article and does not include a theoretical framework or any research data or references to other work. Well, page 3 says,”research has shown” the benefits of VC, but no references are provided. A few sentences describe teachers’ feedback from the sessions.
Notes:
The article describes how WMHO transformed an on-site field trip to a 45-60 minute engaging interactive curriculum-based program for videoconferencing. The program includes a learning kit with lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and a CD-ROM with additional resources. The article describes the visuals shown, including some innovative cameras that allow for visuals right from the water’s edge.
The article describes the reach of the programs – locally in the tri-state area and to several other states as well and mentions 12,000 students served.
Relevance:
While not a research article, this article does describe one aspect of curriculum videoconferencing – the content provider experience.
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