Transcript Role of the Secretary - Bannerman High School

The Impact of
Technology
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Organisation and Conduct of
Meetings
E-diaries
E-mail
Video-conferencing
Audio-conferencing
Web cams
Internet meetings
Mobile phones
Networks
All of these technologies have had a major impact
on the conduct and organisation of meetings
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Video-Conferencing
Easier to organise meetings as people do not have to
travel to attend a meeting – therefore saving time and
money
People can see and hear each other – therefore they will
be able to gauge facial expressions and body language
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Video-Conferencing
Allows the use of powerful multimedia presentations
Can be browser-based web conferencing with
collaborative tools
Allows sharing of applications, screens, images
and documents with participants
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The Internet
The Internet has changed the way in which
meetings are organised eg
– Notice of Meeting and Agenda can be sent out
using email
– Internet can be used to find suitable external
venues
– Travel and accommodation arrangements can be
made using the Internet
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The Internet
The Internet has changed the way in which
meetings are conducted eg
– Use of web cams allow more people to attend the
meeting
– Delivery of presentation using presentation software
– Use of digital video
– Sharing of applications, screens, images and
documents with participants.
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Revision Questions
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Revision Question 1
Describe the impact of
technology on the organisation
and conduct of meetings.
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Revision Question 2
Describe the impact of videoconferencing on the organisation and
conduct of meetings.
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Revision Question 3
Describe the impact of the Internet on
the organisation and conduct of
meetings.
Your answer should relate to both
organisation and conduct.
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