This document discusses using web conferencing tools in the classroom for various purposes such as collaboration, guest speakers, homework help, parent-teacher conferences, and mentoring. It was prepared by Kimberly McCollum on 9/8/2008 and outlines some classroom applications of video chat and video conferencing technologies. The purposes of web conferences according to this document are to get to know students, clarify expectations, set up learning contracts, and gain experience using the web conferencing tool. Students are advised to review information on learning contracts and course assignments to prepare.