When teaching via interactive videoconference you and your class will be participating in an environment that is different from the traditional classroom. You and your class will be connected by units at each site and by an information network that delivers the video and audio signals. The units can be connected point-to-point or multi-point. All sites are equipped with a camera, monitors and microphones and may also include a variety of other media and tools. Interactive videoconference system is a very flexible medium that can interface with a wide variety of media and tools. The media and tools include:

• Document cameras for displaying visuals and graphics
• Auxiliary cameras for additional room shots
• Video/audio cassette recorders and players
• Electronic pen pads and graphics tablets
• Flip charts and white boards
• Computer graphics
• CD-ROM the Internet and WWW for resources
• E-mail and phone for communication
• Fax for hard copy