Teleconferencing has become so uncomplicated and so pervasive in daily society that it does not call for a great level of skill to operate. On the contrary, you can be a junior high school student or even medical student or beyond, and it would work just as easily for you. In fact, students from all over the country and around the universe are hosting their own video teleconferencing academic session* as we speak, whether it's for a school related project or if it is to discuss a business project, etc. These teleconferencing sessions and especially the telecommunications technology itself has been an enabler of fundamental interaction of the global community on an unprecedented scale. For instance, there's a company called See You See Me, which helps individuals acquire greater insights into what makes another person click. Traditionally if you wanted to work with someone remotely, you would rely mostly on textual communications tempered with some phone interactions. However more often than not, especially in these kinds of mediums, misunderstandings and all out flame wars in the worst case scenarios have erupted all over the internet. It's very important to have a moderator in these cases to ameliorate and avoid irreparable damage to valuable relationships via these informal communication systems. Schools are now reaching out beyond the schoolroom, and even beyond the school system where students can now "meet" other students from other territories as well as around the world in every single words and civilisation. It truly is a very dynamic experience that is sure to break down barriers and misconceptions people may have of one another due to lack of social interaction. |
