Being present for each other: long-distance video-linked seminars

Abstract

This paper describes technical issues in setting up and using long-distance learning equipment. It also describes aspects of long-distance learning during stages of the learning process and evaluations of the method. The use of the countertransference is also discussed as an important aspect of the work.

Keywords::

• long-distance learning
• video-linked seminars
• international
• infant observation

Acknowledgements

This article is written with gratitude to Nick Fernando, Diego Montes, Paul Watson and Anna Innes who were particularly helpful over an extended period of time with the video and Adobe Connect™ technical aspects of these online meetings. I also thank David and Jill Scharff, Margaret Rustin and Stephen Briggs who managed to introduce me, a technophobic person, to the enriching and challenging experience of working live online.