The Scavenger’s Hunt

The High-Tech Future of Body Language
Washington Post
“But video conferencing can also heighten anxiety and self-consciousness, because now body language is exposed. Need some tips on how to communicate ...”
This article has a number of interesting article links. Be sure to check out the very last link, which is a video highlighting future capabilities. Amazing!

Larry Kless' Weblog: Videoconferencing Best Practices: 10 Verbal ...
By Larry Kless
Another good source of information relating to verbal and non-verbal tips for videoconferencing.

Digitally Speaking Videoconferencing
Videoconferencing connecting students to content area experts and classrooms from different continents through the use of synchronous discussion tools like ...
While Skype does not allow connecting to many providers of content, it can have a place in the classroom.
This article provides a number of checklists, etc. for those who choose to use it.

Forsyth Medical Center Launches Region's First Comprehensive Teleneurology Program
PR Web (press release)
... hospitals to rapidly connect with highly trained, board-certified neurologists using videoconferencing technology at the patient's bedside...
Why is this important for schools? Our students will be the doctors or patients of the future when this technology is common place — they need to understand it and be comfortable with it now! Secondly, as more hospitals and medical facilities implement videoconferencing, more opportunities will arise for educators to connect their students to experts, opening doors to new careers and interests and keeping up with the latest in medical research and abilities.