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Explore how video conferencing at CERN supports distant lectures, interactive summer programs, and teleconferencing with scientists. Use tools like PowerPoint, whiteboard, voice, and live images to connect globally. Learn how to connect via user-friendly client software.
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Technology in CERN • Point to point connection • Project static presentation • Powerpoint, etc • Whiteboard • Voice • Project images/clips with live person
What can it be used for? • Distant lectures • Some summer program lectures to countries not in CERN organization • Q&A • Teleconferencing with “real” scientists
What can it be used for? • Explaining some details of LHC (e.g.) without having the students to be physically here • Demonstrations that may not be feasible to buy in every school but the resource can be shared
How to connect to CERN? • Download client software, very user friendly • http://ekiga.org/ (Win) • http://xmeeting.sourceforge.net/pages/index.php (Mac) • Webcam (optional) and pc mic • Relatively fast internet connection (No wireless, they are too slow)