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Video Conferencing Fundamentals
a.k.aVideoconferencing
101
Video Conferencing Fundamentals
a.k.aVideoconferencing
101Jim Freese, CTAP Region
IVLinda Uhrenholt, SBC Education Advocate
Jim Freese, CTAP Region IV
Linda Uhrenholt, SBC Education Advocate
Remember George Jetson?
Remember George Jetson?
Early Video Conference – Picturephones
Early Video Conference – Picturephones
Things to DiscussThings to Discuss
What is Videoconferencing? Why videoconference? Types of videoconferencing Equipment & Set-up Preparation Etiquette & Procedures Curriculum Enhancement Other
What is Videoconferencing? Why videoconference? Types of videoconferencing Equipment & Set-up Preparation Etiquette & Procedures Curriculum Enhancement Other
What is Videoconferencng?
What is Videoconferencng?
Videoconferencing technology allows people at two or more locations to see and hear each other at the same time……..
Videoconferencing technology allows people at two or more locations to see and hear each other at the same time……..
……..Examples……..Examples
Why Video Conference?Why Video Conference?
Courses, Lessons and Tutoring
Virtual Field Trips Multi-School Projects International Projects Pull in an Expert Community Events Professional Activities
Courses, Lessons and Tutoring
Virtual Field Trips Multi-School Projects International Projects Pull in an Expert Community Events Professional Activities
Types of Video Conferencing
Types of Video Conferencing
ISDN -Point to Point dial up
IP - Goes over a Broadband Internet connection
ISDN -Point to Point dial up
IP - Goes over a Broadband Internet connection
Advantage: Call anywhere in the worldDisadvantage: Pay by the minute
Network Choices
Circuit Switched: 64K per call
Dial-up network
Network Choices
Advantage: Free within the LAN, WAN line sharingDisadvantage: LAN contention, bandwidth hog
TCP/IP (LAN)
Dial-up Network
Advantage: High Bandwidth, fixed costDisadvantage: Only “Point A” to “Point B”
Private (Leased) Line
Private Line
Network Choices
The California K-12 High Speed Network
The California K-12 High Speed Network
California K-12 High Speed Network
http://www.k12hsn.org K12video.org
California K-12 High Speed Network
http://www.k12hsn.org K12video.org
IP Video ConferencingIP Video Conferencing
Dial-up IP to IP Dedicated equipment Professional services
Server Based AIM, iChat, Netmeeting,
iVisit, SightSpeed etc.
Dial-up IP to IP Dedicated equipment Professional services
Server Based AIM, iChat, Netmeeting,
iVisit, SightSpeed etc.
Management & Storage Management & Storage of Archived Eventsof Archived Events
Management & Storage Management & Storage of Archived Eventsof Archived Events
Play with the Big BoysPlay with the Big Boys
Yes, Polycom has two shoestring solutions.
Polycom ViaVideo - $600 Polycom PVX - $150
Yes, Polycom has two shoestring solutions.
Polycom ViaVideo - $600 Polycom PVX - $150
Polycom PVXPolycom PVX
Low Cost Works with your PC and
USB Web Cam Custom Polycom
Software
Low Cost Works with your PC and
USB Web Cam Custom Polycom
Software
Polycom ViaVideoPolycom ViaVideo
High Quality Camera Multimedia Processor Custom Polycom
Software Works with your PC
High Quality Camera Multimedia Processor Custom Polycom
Software Works with your PC
What Will YOU Be Getting? Polycom V500
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.
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.
What Will YOU Be Getting? Polycom VXS 6000
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.
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.
iChat- Apple 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
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
AOL IM Video AOL IM Video
PC based system AIM is free USB webcam Compatible with Apples
iChat AV
PC based system AIM is free USB webcam Compatible with Apples
iChat AV
SightSpeedSightSpeed
Multiplatform USB, Firewire Web Cam
or iSight Free & Subscription
versions Multi Users Works over many
firewalls
Multiplatform USB, Firewire Web Cam
or iSight Free & Subscription
versions Multi Users Works over many
firewalls
Video Conference Planning
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. .
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. .
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
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% presentation50% Q & A
Tip #6: Pre-course Tools, Communications, and
Assignments. Tools (Website with syllabus, class
rules, readings, recommended URLs, etc.)
Communications (E-mail, Listserv, ClassChat)
Assignments
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
Videoconference LinksVideoconference Links Videoconference HotlistVideoconference Hotlist http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listvideo.htmlhttp://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
Videoconference HotlistVideoconference Hotlist http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listvideo.htmlhttp://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
Thanks!Thanks!
Are you ready for some videoconferencing? In the words of Dr. Phi “Let’s do it!”
Are you ready for some videoconferencing? In the words of Dr. Phi “Let’s do it!”