Post date: Nov 23, 2014 8:24:9 PM
Even in an age where person-to-person video chatting is readily available on smartphones and other mobile devices, colleges and universities are still investing in video-conferencing technology to enhance their classrooms and extend their reach.
Most recent education technology advancements have focused on the small screen, such as video platforms for online teaching via laptops, tablets, and smartphones. But brick-and-mortar institutions are still investing in large-screen video technology to improve their product for on-campus students, incorporating online teaching into classroom learning.
From connecting campuses and extending distance-learning opportunities to expanding their lecturer roster and boosting students’ career opportunities, here are six recent examples of colleges and universities investing in video conferencing technology.