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Video Conferencing

What is it? videoconference example

A videoconference is a set of interactive telecommunication activities which allow two or more users to interact through real-time video and audio transmissions.

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What are the educational uses and benefits? videoconference example

Synchronous Presentations
  • Can replace lectures in distance education classes or augment activities in face to face classes.
  • Instructor and students can participate in synchronous discussions and video presentations.
  • Allows for guest presenters to participate from remote locations.
  • Allows for dynamic distance presentations that allow audio, video, and student participation.

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How do I get started? videoconference example

Video Conferencing at the University of Florida
  • Fill out a “Videoconferencing Request” form through Academic Technology to reserve a videoconference meeting room and equipment.
  • Conference rooms are available for rent and reservation.
  • Portable units and videoconferencing carts are available for rent and reservation. Most classrooms and other spaces on campus with high-quality network connections can be used for videoconferencing. VCS will bring the equipment, set it up, and show you how to use it. If you're not sure a room will work, VCS will come and test it for you.
  • Those on the “other side” of the conference must also have access to video and audio equipment in order to participate in the conference. This may be as simple as a microphone and webcam or as complicated as a video conference meeting room and equipment on another campus.
  • After a meeting room is reserved the instructors and students can meet at the assigned time for videoconferencing.
  • For more detailed information on videoconferencing at the University of Florida visit the Academic Technology Video and Collaboration Services website.
Video Conferencing with a Hosted Service
  • Video Conferencing hosts will require a username and password. Most hosted videoconferencing sites function similarly to web conferencing and will require a computer, webcam, and microphone on both “sides” of the conference.
  • Many sites will require that you schedule your meeting in advance, however some sites will allow for spontaneous meetings.
  • To start a video meeting set the date and time of the meeting and enter the email addresses of the attendees in the “schedule a meeting” section of the site. An email will be sent to the attendees with a link to the meeting.
  • To join the meeting the attendees click on a link in the email that they were sent. Most sites will also allow users to join a meeting by logging in to the site.
  • After the attendees are present the instructor can proceed with the meeting.
  • Some hosted services may require a telephone connection for audio during the web conference.
  • This can be as simple as a speakerphone on a telephone or can involve users connecting via the Internet to transmit audio data between sites. This can be done with software programs such as Skype.
  • Other sites may simply require users to connect via a microphone and audio input in the computer in order to use audio.

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