VGo

   The VGo is a robotic tool that allows a person in a distant location to be a part of something at another location. The VGo is solely remote-controlled. VGo can be shared or dedicated to one single person using web accounts and permissions that you set up. VGo is known for its camera, mic and video display. It is four feet tall and has an accessory that can raise the height to five feet tall. The recommendation is to use indoors only. The cost of the VGo ranges from $6000.00- $7000.00. The downside is it also brings with it a monthly service fee of 100.00.

     VGo would be a great addition to any school. The product itself does not seem as though it would require much work to maintain. However, the cost of the product on the front end to purchase could be a potential problem. VGo is a breakthrough for learners who are home- bound for an extended period of time, in the hospital or not able to attend school on a regular basis. It would be a beneficial distance learning tool that would allow the learner to virtually be in the classroom and participate with his or her classmates. The cost is what I can see being a hindrance for most schools. You are spending such a large amount of money and then still be paying monthly service fees for each VGo. It is a never ending bill or fee. I know this would be a major issue in public school but maybe not so much of an issue in private school.