Videoconferencing
Featured in the Communication Skills training manual
By Sarah Cook
Category: Communication Skills
Credit price: 3 download credits (Single user)
As the cost of travel increases, more organisations are turning to videoconferencing as a method of communication between individuals who work at a distance. However, without proper training, videoconferencing can go wrong. This activity allows participants to investigate how best to use this medium.
You introduce the session and participants discuss the advantages and disadvantages of videoconferencing. They agree guidelines for holding an effective conference call. Then the group participate in a video conference and receive feedback on their effectiveness.
Who is it for: This training activity is intended for use by trainers to provide participants with techniques for videoconferencing.
- Themes:
- Communication skills,
- Meetings skills,
- Telephone skills,
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 4 |
| Max Group Size: | 12 |
| Typical Duration: | 01:20:00 |
| No of Pages: | 11 |
Resources: View standard resources for Fenman training activities
Additional resources: Name cards or badges, Videoconferencing equipment or camcorders.
Purpose: This training activity is intended for use by trainers to provide participants with techniques for making the best use of videoconferencing. It can be used as a stand-alone training session or as part of a workshop on communication, meetings and telephone skills.
Download the training activity, Videoconferencing as featured in the Fenman training manual; Communication Skills