The University of Bergamo has been delivering a computer module with a blended learning element for three years. Last year through a partnership with ABB Italia, a "Virtual Classroom" was established whereby synchronous events were scheduled using video conferencing technology. We were interested to see what impact this had on the students, especially as in a blended learning module the students have face to face sessions with the lecturer. We wondered whether the synchronous event would have any value and if so what? This paper describes the experience both in qualitative and quantitative terms, from the students and lecturer perspective.