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Like so many aspects of our lives, education has undergone major changes over the last couple of years\u2014and is redefining itself for a new era. Once niche or offered to augment in-person learning, virtual education is going mainstream.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that classrooms are employing new tools\u2014including using video conferencing as a means of delivering lessons, small-group and one-on-one learning and tutorials, conference call services<\/a>, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are some key benefits to using video conferencing in education. Bringing classes and other educational activities and opportunities online can make education more accessible. Many students and teachers agree that the effective use of video meetings<\/a> in the classroom can make learning more engaging and participatory.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 important statistics on the impact of video conferencing<\/h2>\n

1. 93% of communication is non-verbal<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s so much that words alone cannot express. Being able to hear tonal inflections and other vocal nuances may make the phone more effective than text-based communications, but there still tends to be a big piece missing from the picture\u2014specifically body language.<\/p>\n

Experts estimate that as much as 93% of the meaning imparted when we communicate comes from\u00a0non-verbal cues<\/a>. While vocal tone is indeed part of that, the greatest understanding is derived from body language, including both facial expressions, posture, and other visual information.<\/p>\n

When we\u2019re able to see the person we\u2019re speaking with, psychologists say we subconsciously interpret signals such as agreement between a person\u2019s voice, face, and body language more holistically. In combination, these sources of information make it easier to discern what\u2019s really going on, helping us to respond appropriately or to probe for clarity when signals conflict.<\/p>\n

2. 87% of people feel more connected to their teams on video<\/h3>\n

The need for social distance has made 2020 a lonely, isolating year for many individuals\u2014and disconnected from the hub of office life, relationships with coworkers are one area that may suffer.<\/p>\n

This lack of connectedness isn\u2019t only a detriment to employee satisfaction and wellbeing (though it can take a\u00a0big toll<\/a>\u00a0there too). When you consider that collaboration truly hinges on the interpersonal magic of teammates working together, it\u2019s easy to see how the retreat to WFH could run the risk of eroding team productivity and innovation.<\/p>\n

Though there are natural trust and rapport that comes from working in close personal contact on a regular basis, turning on the camera can be a critical way to overcome physical distance. In fact,\u00a087% of workers<\/a> report that they feel more connected to their teams when they use video. (And other RingCentral features like business phone service<\/a>, call center<\/a> and contact center<\/a> surely help foster better remote team cohesion.)<\/p>\n

3. 66% of job candidates prefer an interviewing process that includes video<\/h3>\n

Video conferencing isn\u2019t just for collaboration. The same things that make video calls<\/a> an important tool for fostering connections between existing employees also make it a key part of the recruiting process.<\/p>\n

Not only can video conferencing save travel costs associated with recruitment\u2014according to research, two-thirds of job candidates actually\u00a0prefer video interviews<\/a>. Making a video interview an early part of the process is a way to leverage the nonverbal benefits of video over non-visual channels, helping both hiring managers and job candidates assess mutual fit early on in the process, before each side invests their time and other resources.<\/p>\n

<\/a>How video conferencing works in the classroom<\/b><\/h2>\n

Video conferencing<\/a><\/strong> allows students and teachers to connect using the same technologies<\/span> businesses and other organizations use to support video meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Typically, this requires video conferencing software, a device\u2014such as a mobile phone or laptop\u2014from which to run the software, and an internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

With these requirements in place, students and teachers can join classes, small-group work sessions, tutorials, and other educational events and watch, listen to, and interact with their teacher and fellow classmates.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Who can use video conferencing for education?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are many ways to use video conferencing to connect people in educational settings and many individuals within these organizations who may benefit from the ability to meet face to face\u2014from anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

These include:<\/span><\/p>\n