The Philosophy

Our world is shrinking everyday aided by blended technologies (WWW, ITV, Cellular and Wireless access, teleconferencing, satellite broadcasting, etc.) bringing everyone closer together.  In recent years telecommunications and teleconferencing have been relied on  more and more by businesses and education entities alike.  These technologies are often preferred over airline fares, gasoline and hotel costs.  In education, distance learning has allowed students the opportunity to experience educational opportunities 24-7.  In the business world, it is common for companies to hold initial interviews via teleconferencing before a potential employee is even considered for a face-to-face interview.

The reality of the communication age is that we will inevitably be required to deliver our ideas and thoughts by facing into a small online camera lens to communicate and collaborate for the competitive edge in education, jobs, and personal pursuits.

The objectives of this exercise are to give you the opportunity to:

• Use positive open-body language on camera

• Effectively communicate creative ideas with expression, pronunciation, and projection

• Practice interview skills -- "thinking on your feet"

• Practice ITV etiquette -- speak in turn, give plenty of wait time, deliver clear and well formed questions and statements

• Analyze the benefits and disadvantages of the telecommunication experience