Category: Meetings in Education

Why video conferencing may be one technological component of a larger overall strategy to improve education in the United States and beyond.

As technology becomes more prevalent in our lives, it is increasingly important for students to familiarize with computers at a young age. Many schools are starting to designate computers to students because of the importance of developing technological experience. Likewise, teaching methods evolve as education demand shifts, teachers are starting to expand their lessons into […]

Web-based video conferencing has quickly become a preferred method for virtual meetings between friends, families, and business professionals in the 21st century. As technology enables more and more actions to be performed virtually, it's no surprise video conferencing has also become a widely-used medium for online education. In today’s blog, we’ll be going over some […]

Every day after university lectures, Sam would head back to his dorm room as fast as he could It wasn't to change his clothes for a party, or even to sleep - he did it to hold online music tutoring lessons. He’s always had talent on multiple musical instruments, excelling in music at a young […]

When the 360-degree camera was first introduced to the mainstream last year, I couldn’t help but to think it was a gimmick, a fleeting trend, or at least it would have nothing to do with me. But wait, it’s not just a horizontal panorama? It has multiple lenses that give you the points of view […]

How to use screen sharing and chat to hold group study sessions with FreeConference.com In many cases, the transfer of knowledge requires a personal touch, but sometimes study-mates could be in remote locations. This is often the case for university and religious study groups, while online/distance education is an industry testament to the success of […]

There are many variables students must keep in mind when planning their academic pursuits. One of these is location, and it is common for them to travel across the globe for their education. Staying in touch with family and friends was a challenge in the past, but technological advances have made this much easier in recent […]

It's hard being a teenager—between extra-curricular activities, class projects, and the looming pressure of one’s peers, high school is a formative time. The grades students get in high school will affect what post-secondary program they will get into, and these numbers all around will affect career options and overall quality of life. 

Like any craft or discipline, practicing is a crucial part of playing music. Not only does it improve your playing technique, but knowing various scales, chords, and techniques makes you a more creative and thoughtful musician. There are countless books for learning instruments and musical genres, but how useful are they for everyone? For example: […]

In these harder economic times, many people—both professionals and hobbyists—have taken to the Internet to teach classes. From gardening to small household repairs and everything else in between, free or affordable lessons are available for just about any topic you can think of. One strategy for instructors and class attendants is free conferencing—using real-time video […]