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Videoconferencing

Bring an expert into your classroom! Like to talk to an astronaut? How about a cancer researcher or a mathematician to help kids understand why they should take math!  VROC will connect you and bring them into your class over the internet for a two-way virtual and live experience!

Equipment needed

Good news! VROC encourages the use of almost any videoconferencing equipment you have.  H.323 devices such as Polycom, Tandberg, etc or simple webcams with a good audio solution are all supported. Just make sure you have a good computer and internet connection. Call for more details or click here to view our technical guidelines (PDF).

Sessions

Sessions are available for almost any curriculum supportive topic you can imagine.  VROC has already held sessions on hundreds of different topics in the areas of science, technology, engineering & mathematics and have access to potentially thousands more!  Not sure about a topic?  No problem.  Just call our office, fax us or e-mail us and we will do our best to find a researcher that can speak to your specific topic.  

How to Get Started

First, complete our Request a Session form. Next, a VROC representative will contact you by e-mail and get you started.  It's that easy!

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