Twelve tips for teaching using videoconferencing

Abstract

Videoconferencing is a highly flexible teaching tool. It can assist in delivery of a rapidly changing curriculum and can solve some of the problems caused by trying to deliver teaching to an audience dispersed across campuses. When well planned and delivered effectively, videoconferenced teaching sessions can be stimulating and enjoyable. An enthusiastic approach, a well-planned session, interactive teaching, use of site facilitators and a good working relationship with technical support are keys to success.

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Notes on contributors

DEBORAH GILL, MBBS MRCGP MMEd ILTM, is Senior Lecturer in Medical Education and Director of the teacher training programmes for medical educators at Royal Free and University College Medical School. Special interests include professional development, generic skills acquisition and peer-assisted learning.

CAROL PARKER BSc MSc MA PGCE, is Training and Research Co-ordinator, Department of Media Resources, University College London, working directly with departments, external organizations and individuals to enable the effective use of new technologies and media within current teaching frameworks and strategies. She assists with the planning, adoption and implementation of new technologies within proposed curriculum developments.

JANE RICHARDSON, BA PGDip MA ILTM, is Senior Lecturer in Medical Education with a remit for communication skills training. With a background in education and psychology, special interests include the psychology of communication and the psychosocial aspects of healthcare.