Simplicity

The system is designed with such simplicity that once someone has been through the experience he or she should be able to do it again and again.
It is so simple that any group anywhere in the world who learns how to use the system can then become a regular user. Regular users will gain the advantage of the future which everyone will be having to catch up with some day.

Internet Video

Because of the accessibility of the Internet it is extremely easy to implement a session of GIVC. All that is required is a commitment from an individual teacher and support of the technology department to provide an Internet connection and some inexpensive hardware. Some imagination will also help.

Video

A benefit of the online classroom is that every session can be videotaped. The taped session is then available as a resource for later sessions. There will be a set of master lectures available.

Replicatable

The GIVC system is easily repeatable. If you have any idea for a practical usage of a remote teaching experience it will not be too much effort to implement the GIVC system to make the teachable moment happen.

Additional Resources

For additional resources I have provided a video of a CBS Channel 2 show, Different Drummers, where I spoke about the program while it was still in progress.

Also I have provided a ten-minute Video as the taste of the online sessions.

GIVC Design Principles

GIVC is a total learning solution, merging technology transparently to support sound educational goals such as learner involvement, learning facilitation, respect, immediacy, teamwork, and engagement.

GIVC provides global communication, intercultural and international education in a real-time synchronous learning environment.

GIVC offers easy cost-effective access to world-class expertise.

The Professional Setup

IT Department of most institutions should be able to install the hardware and software required. The professional packages available are from vendors such as Polycom and Sony. The systems are affordable and easily installed. The requirement is that the rooms that connect to each other either install the same vendor’s equipment or else ensure that the protocols are compatible and fully tested as installed.