Demand for high-quality, distance learning is on the rise, but many classrooms continue to rely on general video conferencing products. While functional, these solutions lack something fundamental: engagement and robust collaboration. Barco’s weConnect Virtual Classroom is built specifically for successful and flexible teaching, designed for on-site faculty to teach entirely remote students through synchronous sessions. In addition to providing an improved experience for instructors, it enables high levels of engagement and interactivity in an inclusive way. Below are just some of the benefits for both students and instructors through the use of the Virtual Classroom.
Immersive Teaching Experience
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Instructors enjoy an unparalleled view of their classroom community. Each remote student gets a life-sized spot on the wall of screens, from which they can be seen and heard throughout the session. This setup allows instructors to spot learners requiring support and connect with individual students.
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When a student speaks, the instructor hears the direction from which they are speaking on the tile board, mimicking the effect of being in an actual classroom.
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The Immersive Virtual Classroom supports natural facilitation skills; instructors can simultaneously walk around, use the whiteboard, share content, and teach just like they are used to in person.
Collaborative Student Learning
- For remote participants, audio and video are captured from multiple points in the classroom and displayed via content streams in the platform. Students enjoy 360 degree views of the classroom.
- Students can isolate a preferred camera view or content stream for a more agentic and interactive experience.
- Collaboration comes naturally through enhanced features like breakout rooms, quizzes and polls, collaborative whiteboards, multiple chat streams, hand-raising, screen-sharing, and multiple content streams.