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Ways To Integrate Video Conferences Into Your Primary Curriculum

 You can hold a classroom-to-classroom video conference( sometimes referred to as point-to-point video conference) for any reason and and for any subject area. There are many reasons to have a video conference. The following is just a few ideas that I have tried or have heard of. Your students can:
 * raise global awareness
 * keep in contact
 * report live from a location
 * receive or share information about content students have been studying
 * practice public speaking skills (communication skills)-Great for second language learners
 * get in contact with an expert on the topic you are studying
 * talk to eye witnesses
 * collect data
 * participate in debates
 * participate in discussions [[image:IMG_1073.JPG width="240" height="183" align="right"]]
 * participate in literature circles
 * press conference projects
 * mock trails
 * mystery quests
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">design projects
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">television interview / role play
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">academic competitions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">compare seasons
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">compare regions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">perform plays or skits
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">share poetry or writing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">interview an author
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">scientific demonstrations