Embedding virtual meeting technology in classrooms: two case studies

Abstract

Innovative Internet applications coupled with improved videoconferencing capabilities have led to the proliferation of virtual meeting technology (VMT) in recent years. This paper aims to bring to light VMT as an effective classroom instructional tool, especially for IT education, and the possible ways to embed this technology in classroom settings in the form of two case studies of IT courses. The paper makes a unique contribution to the research by providing empirical evidence and indicative support for the successful application of VMT in different classroom settings and exemplifying the use of VMT as an effective instructional technology and an enabler of active learning.