Mar 17

Nowadays it is possible to study without attending lectures and classes. There’s such thing as distance education. The Open University in Great Britain is a good example of it. But is it a good idea to use video conferencing at educational institutions? Can it replace regular classes and make lives of many students easier?

Let’s discuss pros and cons of video conferencing in the field of education. As for positive sides, it is possible for the university to earn more and to spend less. No need in desks, computers, blackboards, etc. At the same time, it is possible for more people to become students. Such thing as “natural selection” becomes real. Bad students will drop out more quickly and good students will remain. As for cons here, students become victims, because they’ll have to do lots of things all by themselves. But think again, it’s not so bad.

Another advantage is that with the help of collaboration software seminars, lectures and trainings with real professionals and not only teachers are possible. Just imagine, you sit at home and talk to a very rich and famous person about your future. Wonderful opportunity, isn’t it?

As you can see, advantages prevail. Why don’t we start using video conferencing software now?