This document summarizes the use of videoconferencing for teaching purposes. It discusses different videoconferencing technologies like ISDN and IP, their strengths and weaknesses. It provides examples of how videoconferencing has been used for lectures, tutorials, workshops, and software demos. The document also discusses implementation strengths like involvement of specific schools, but also weaknesses like lack of ongoing technical support. It concludes with recommendations for effective videoconferencing like informing participants of techniques, devolving technology skills, and managing expectations.

1. Teaching via videoconferencing Mark Childs