Videoconferencing

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Chapter 6: Videoconferencing
Mason, Robin (1994). Using Communications Media in Open and Flexible Learning. Open and Distance Learning Series. Kogan Page Limited.
Keywords: Mason, Videoconferencing, two-way, disadvantages

This chapter is oriented to the technical part of videoconferencing, Mason explains with more detail the components of a VC system, the types of uses, advantages and disadvantages of VC as well as a brief section called future trends.
Useful quotes and ideas:

Disadvantages

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  “Several studies have shown that students prefer the flexibility and asynchronous learning from a recorded video to the benefits of live interaction” (P82)
• “On the whole, the opportunity provided by two-way videoconferencing to alter the way teaching and learning take place has not been seized. More innovative applications and teaching occur with computer conferencing and audiographics than currently with videoconferencing.” (P82)

Alberto Ramirez Martinell