Journal 8

“ Cyber Humanities: Rigor and Relevance Through Video”
By: Lynne Sueoka


This article deals with the use of videoconferencing in the field of “cyber” humanities at Moanalua High School, Molokai High School, and Osaka Gakuin University (Japan). The Cyber Humanities program has five teachers more than 100 students involved in this effort to make learning more meaningful. This kind of technology was not just reserved for the English or history classes. A group of students are using the video conferencing software to express ideas and feelings through art pieces that they studied and created. The author says that in the two years that videoconferencing had been used the teachers at the high schools, they were very impressed by the “rigor and depth of student products and reflections.”

This concept of videoconferencing is a good thing. It can link two or more groups from just down the street or even as far as around the world. This is the best immediate way to make the world a smaller place. We can understand each other and not rely on stereotypes. It is not just about simple communication; it is about integration and diversity.



1. Q: Is it realistic to consider videoconferencing a viable solution for the future of education?
A: I think that is not only realistic, but it is an undeniability. The core concept behind videoconferencing, the embracing of our diversity is the best real education of the world around us that our students can get without buying plane tickets.

2. Q: Is videoconferencing the be all and end all for the future of education?
A: No, of course it isn’t. Video conferencing is an awesome tool that helps to connect our world, but is does not replace the teachers instruction and studying. It is an aid to their education. A very good one though.