The North Dakota Interactive Video Network will share a variety of innovative uses of videoconferencing on Friday, Feb. 12, from 11:55 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. via interactive video in EML 170.

When it began 20 years ago, the Interactive Video Network was a rather rigid technology that was used primarily for classes and meetings across North Dakota’s 11 higher education campuses. Today, videoconference technology is much more flexible and pervasive across the country and around the world. As a result, some in the North Dakota University System have found unique ways to use the technology to their advantage.

Titled "A Showcase of Interactive Video Network Uses – Beyond the Traditional IVN Classroom," the brown bag presentation will highlight topics including:

• How a student group at NDSU shared knowledge of a new service by connecting with a student group in Wisconsin.

• How North Dakota Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators uses IVN to provide college financial aid information for parents and prospective students to local K-12 schools.

• How the University of North Dakota goes international with class connections.

• How NDSU Extension reaches the rural family with a farm management course known as Annie’s Project.

Bring lunch and gain new insights on how to use this technology. Learn how other departments can use the technology to better serve the campus and cut travel costs. Faculty, staff, student group leaders and department heads are encouraged to attend.

Interactive Video Network is part of the Advanced Learning Technologies of the North Dakota University System.