Telepresence
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TELEPRESENCE DEFINED
- Telepresence refers to various technologies that allow a person to give the appearance of being present and/or to feel present in a place other than their true location.
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CONNECT WITH EXPERTS
- Telepresence makes it possible for students and teachers to interact with content area experts such as politicians, scientists, or museum curators - the opportunities are endless!
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VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS
- Virtual field trips cut down on the funds and preparation necessary for a traditional field trip.
- Bring learning to life and provide students with real life applications without stepping foot outside the classroom.
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COLLABORATION
- Students can connect with classrooms around the world to work together on a shared project.
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ATTEND CLASS REMOTELY
- Students or teachers who cannot physically go to school can still participate through video conferencing or a telepresence robot.
- (See public notes section for corresponding video.)
Check out this story about a student who uses a Double telepresence robot to participate in the classroom while she is undergoing cancer treatment: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Robot-Will-Attend-School-f...
REFERENCES
- 5 Ways Classrooms Can Use Video Conferencing - Mashable. (n.d.). Retrieved December 20, 2015, from http://mashable.com/2010/04/21/classroom-video-conferencing/
- Double – Customer Stories. (n.d.). Retrieved December 20, 2015, from http://stories.doublerobotics.com/
- Robot Will Attend School for 10-Year-Old With Cancer. (n.d.). Retrieved December 20, 2015, from http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Robot-Will-Attend-School-for-10-Yea...
