Online Video Chatting

Online Video Chatting

What is it? • Sharing audio and

video live between two or more people

• May contain one-to-one (or one-to-many) interaction.

• Examples: Skype, Hangouts, FaceTime

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Uses of Video Chats

• Study Groups

• Catching up

• Public addresses/speeches

• Band practice

• Working on assignments

• The cloud’s the limit

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Advantages

• Saves time/money on commuting

• Share documents and files

• Record and keeps track of conversation

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Challenges • Connectivity

• Technical errors

• Finances

• Miscommunication

• Technologically impaired

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Privacy Issues

• Whatever you write/say can be accessible by the company

• No control over “other-end,” can make obscene gestures or say obscene things

• Problem when using video chat in crowded places

• Bystanders can hear/see

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