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!”