Academic Media Videoconference Services

Academic Media

Videoconference Services

Logistical Challenges of Teaching via

Videoconference

Donald Dover

Videoconference Operations Manager

Academic Media Videoconference Services

Teaching at a Distance

AMS Mission:

To provide the same quality of instruction

and services to all students, regardless

of their location


In Practice:

•Returning assignments

•Administering quizzes

•Giving access to materials

•Offering opportunities for activities


Supplying Course Texts

•Textbooks

•Course packets

•Reserved materials from the library

•Library holdings


Distributing Documents and other Course Materials

•From student’s hand to the instructor’s—the Classroom Operator

•From the instructor’s hands to the student’s —the Courier system


Alternatives to Physical Delivery

•MyWSU/MySite

•WebCT or BlackBoard

•Mailman (new listserv)

•More information: “Integrating Other Technologies”


Legal and AMS Policy Restrictions

Can I fax a document to a site and have copies made there?

Who makes and pays for copies?

What if I want to play a video?

Does educational “fair use” apply?


Review The Academic Media Services Instructor’s Handbook

• (509) 335-6519

•Review table of contents

•Use the Instructor’s checklist ( Appendix M)

•http://ams.wsu.edu

•Travel to and teach from other sites


In sum: Plan Ahead

•Spontaneity vs. planning

•To overcome distance, overcome time


•Donald Dover

[email protected]

•Charmaine Wellington

[email protected]

•Sheree Collins

[email protected]

Questions?