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Video Conferencing Fundamentals a.k.a Videoconferencing 101

Video Conferencing Fundamentals a.k.a Videoconferencing 101. Jim Freese, CTAP Region IV Linda Uhrenholt, SBC Education Advocate. Remember George Jetson?. Early Video Conference – Picturephones. Things to Discuss. What is Videoconferencing? Why videoconference? Types of videoconferencing

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Video Conferencing Fundamentals a.k.a Videoconferencing 101

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  1. Video Conferencing Fundamentalsa.k.aVideoconferencing 101 Jim Freese, CTAP Region IV Linda Uhrenholt, SBC Education Advocate

  2. Remember George Jetson?

  3. Early Video Conference – Picturephones

  4. Things to Discuss • What is Videoconferencing? • Why videoconference? • Types of videoconferencing • Equipment & Set-up • Preparation • Etiquette & Procedures • Curriculum Enhancement • Other

  5. What is Videoconferencng? • Videoconferencing technology allows people at two or more locations to see and hear each other at the same time……..

  6. ……..Examples

  7. Why Video Conference? • Courses, Lessons and Tutoring • Virtual Field Trips • Multi-School Projects • International Projects • Pull in an Expert • Community Events • Professional Activities

  8. Types of Video Conferencing • ISDN -Point to Point dial up • IP - Goes over a Broadband Internet connection

  9. Network Choices Circuit Switched: 64K per call Dial-up network Advantage: Call anywhere in the worldDisadvantage: Pay by the minute

  10. Network Choices TCP/IP (LAN) Dial-up Network Advantage: Free within the LAN, WAN line sharing Disadvantage: LAN contention, bandwidth hog

  11. Network Choices Private (Leased) Line Private Line Advantage: High Bandwidth, fixed costDisadvantage: Only “Point A” to “Point B”

  12. The California K-12 High Speed Network • California K-12 High Speed Network • http://www.k12hsn.org • K12video.org

  13. IP Video Conferencing • Dial-up IP to IP • Dedicated equipment • Professional services • Server Based • AIM, iChat, Netmeeting, iVisit, SightSpeed etc.

  14. Management & Storage of Archived Events

  15. Play with the Big Boys • Yes, Polycom has two shoestring solutions. • Polycom ViaVideo - $600 • Polycom PVX - $150

  16. Polycom PVX • Low Cost • Works with your PC and USB Web Cam • Custom Polycom Software

  17. Polycom ViaVideo • High Quality Camera • Multimedia Processor • Custom Polycom Software • Works with your PC

  18. What Will YOU Be Getting? Polycom V500 • Sits atop any television and uses a television-like remote control. • Connect to your Cable, DSL, LAN or ISDN network • Delivers natural, smooth motion video and crystal-clear audio in a convenient and compact design • Features data-sharing support so schools can receive slides and other content during a video call.

  19. What Will YOU Be Getting? Polycom VXS 6000 • Built-in IP network connectivity allows for seamless integration of group video conferencing into existing networks • Set-top system includes all of the basics for video conferencing.

  20. iChat- Apple • OSX based system • Apples version of AIM free • iSight or USB or Firewire webcam • Compatible with AOL Instant Messenger Video • Upcoming version supports multiple connections http://www.apple.com/macosx/tiger/ichat.html

  21. AOL IM Video • PC based system • AIM is free • USB webcam • Compatible with Apples iChat AV

  22. SightSpeed • Multiplatform • USB, Firewire Web Cam or iSight • Free & Subscription versions • Multi Users • Works over many firewalls

  23. Video Conference Planning • Checklist & Planning Guide • In packet • Test, test and test • Lights and sound • Lighting helps • Audio feedback and noise • http://uwtvproduction.org/convergence.html • Great streaming video about planning! Scroll down to Videoconference Zone..

  24. 6 Tips • Colors: clothes, color coding, color discussions • Breaks, breakouts, and briefs • Lunches and labs • Engaging quieter students • Guest presenters • Pre-course tools, communications, and assignments.

  25. Tip #1: Colors • Clothes • Wear bright colors and invite students to wear VC-friendly colors (Blues, Violets, Pinks…even orange!) • Point out which colors and patterns to avoid, such as shirts that are all-white or wild, checkered sweaters. • Color Coding • Consider colored name tents to see student names and category (type project, subject) • Color discussions • Back drops, wall colors, signage.

  26. Tip #2: Breaks, Breakouts, and Briefs • Breaks • Exercise breaks • Rotate seats, so different groups get to “center stage” from time to time. • Breakouts • Small group assignments (10-15 minutes) • Briefs • Mini-presentations by small groups • Student introductions • Student project “snap shots” (1 minute max)

  27. Tip #3: Lunches and Labs • Lunches • If class is on either side of a lunch break, consider running mini-film festivals on supporting information. (History or Literature classes w/ snippets of classics on video, Documentaries, etc.) • Labs • Schedule labs in campus computing centers for exercises supporting classroom discussion. • Lunches and/or Labs • Combine lunch and lab times for student and teacher flexibility. (Loop films to run and re-run)

  28. Tip #4: Engaging Quiet Students • Breakout assignments • Charge breakout groups with identifying fellow students that haven’t had as much opportunity to participate -- have them give group “readouts” as group’s video spokesperson • “Distant Stars” • Rotate remote point-persons for distributing handouts, collecting assignments, faxing sign-in sheet.

  29. Tip #5: Guest Presenters • Invite colleagues or students from other schools to bridge into videoconference. • Reserve a spot for public if attending • Presentations - no lectures, please! • 50% presentation 50% Q & A

  30. Tip #6: Pre-course Tools, Communications, and Assignments. • Tools (Website with syllabus, class rules, readings, recommended URLs, etc.) • Communications (E-mail, Listserv, ClassChat) • Assignments

  31. PLAN “B”rolling blackouts, V.I.P. tours, construction crews, etc. Class needs to know what to do/where to go if connection goes down, one site is evacuated, or other unforeseen event. • Supplemental Communications • E-mail, Listserv, chat • Website assignments • Lab and Library work • Break out sessions

  32. Videoconference Links • Videoconference Hotlist http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listvideo.html • Polycom: http://polycom.com • iChat: http://www.apple.com/ichat/ • SightSpeed: http://www.sightspeed.com/ • AIM(at AOL): http://aimtoday.aol.com/features/main_redesign.adp?fid=video_im • NetMeeting: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting/ • Yahoo!Messenger http://messenger.yahoo.com • iVisit: http://www.ivisit.com

  33. Thanks! Are you ready for some videoconferencing? In the words of Dr. Phi “Let’s do it!” 

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