This document discusses the history and future of videoconferencing in education. It outlines how videoconferencing has evolved from the 1980s to today, with increasing uses in meetings, interviews, telehealth, and education. The document also explores emerging technologies like high definition video, telepresence, virtual worlds, and their potential to further enhance remote learning experiences and global connections between students and teachers. Finally, it emphasizes that effective educational uses of videoconferencing depend on appropriate instructional design and support for instructors and students.

3. 1989 - 2000s

4. Where are we now?

11. People on Content

18. Where is it heading? Virtual Worlds Online Social Networking Mobile

20. Videoconference from real life to 2nd life