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Introduction. By Jill Dingman, Director Pinal County Interactive Television Consortium. Part 1. Introduction to Videoconferencing. Definition. Interactive Television (videoconferencing) uses two-way, real-time video and audio to link two or more sites.

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  1. Introduction By Jill Dingman, Director Pinal County Interactive Television Consortium

  2. Part 1 Introduction to Videoconferencing

  3. Definition Interactive Television (videoconferencing) uses two-way, real-time video and audio to link two or more sites. It allows us to view and talk to each other and simultaneously send high-resolution data signals.

  4. Two way Voice and Video CODEC OperationCompress - Decompress CODEC CODEC Full Picture & Sound Full Picture & Sound Compressed

  5. Two-Way Video & Audio Call ModesPoint-to-Point Site One Site Two Site One “Calls” Site Two or, Site Two “Calls” Site One

  6. Call ModesCODEC Multi-Point Site Two Site One Site Three Site Four Site One calls Sites Two, Three, and Four (or more) All sites can see and hear the other sites.

  7. Site Three Site Four Site Five Site Two Site Six Site One Site Seven Call ModesCAC Bridge Multi-Point Bridge A centrally located Bridge can dial many separate conferences. The sites see and hear only those in their conference

  8. Call ModesMeeting Room Site Four Bridge Meeting Room Site Three Site One Site Two Sites dial a centralized “meeting room” on the bridge.

  9. Firewalls and Gatekeepers External Network Internal Network NAT Gatekeeper

  10. Part 2 Videoconference protocols

  11. Cameras and Microphones

  12. Part 2 Protocols

  13. Videoconference Protocols • Only one person talks at a time • Don’t interrupt • Avoid other noises (tapping, paper rustling, whispering) tap taptaptaptap . . .

  14. Videconference Protocols • Turn cell phone to vibrate • Mute when you are listening • Remember to un-mute to talk

  15. Listening and Speaking • Listening carefully • Speak in a normal voice • Raise your head and speak clearly • Don’t mumble

  16. What should I wear? • Dress professionally • Dark complexion – light clothes • Light complexion – dark clothes • Avoid bright yellow, orange and white • Avoid large stripes and loud patterns

  17. Part 3 Conducting a Videoconference Meeting

  18. Before the Meeting • Test call at least one day before meeting • Connection • Sound • Send content • Dial early (at least 15 min.) to test connection • Check camera placement on each end (near and far sides)

  19. Starting the Meeting • Start on time • Review videoconference protocols • Mute/un-mute • Distracting noises • Say name and location before speaking • Introduce everyone (close up of faces if possible) • Review meeting agenda

  20. During the Meeting • Stick to agenda • Poll each site (allow extra time) • Count to ten or fifteen after every question or request • Say name and location when responding (large meetings)

  21. Ending the Meeting • End on time • Thank everyone for attending • Have a definite ending (meeting adjourned, wave good by, sign off) • Re-dial for side-bars or individual conferences

  22. Questions?

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