Cameras are now being installed into certain classroom to allow students to view the class even if they are not actually in school. So for example if a student misses class due to a band competition that is taking place out of state the student can still view the class through a live online streaming video or through the use of an archived video if they are unavailable for the use of the live stream. This is a pretty cool concept and has some amazing potential in making sure that students are kept up to date even if they are forced to miss large sections of class. It has great application for students who become chronically ill and miss class for weeks at a time.
Q : How would teachers react if this new technology lends itself to more students becoming truant because they can simply view the class at a later date.
A: In my opinion I think that this is a great tool but should have a password that is needed in order to access the video feed otherwise students would be able to ditch class and just make it up at a later time. I think with some sort of prevention of students accessing it at leisure is needed.
Q: Are there any advantages for this in regards to the teachers?
A: This tool can also help teachers in case of planned absences. The teacher can simply record the lesson ahead of time and then have the substitute teacher replay the video feed to the class, this way the class will stay on track and not lose any time because of teacher absences.
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