Transcript Video Conference - 2it Education Solutions

Video Conferencing Solutions
for Professional Development &
Classroom Activities
Johnny Hamilton
Director, Professional Development
2it Education Solutions®, LLC (www.2itEdSol.com)
Video Conferencing Basics
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View live video and audio
Remote desktop
Share files
Point to point vs. Multiple participants
How to find other participants
Video Conferencing Requirements
 Computer
 High speed Internet connection
(upload and download speeds)
 Camera
 Microphone/speakers or speakerphone
 Digital whiteboard or projector
Video Conference Solutions
 Yahoo Messenger
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Free
Web cam and file sharing
Inexpensive VOIP phone
Mac and Windows
Video Conference Solutions
 Bridgit
 Integrated with SMART products
 Multiple participants
 Remote desktop
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Share and remote control desktop
Integrated voice and web cam
Uses standard web cam
Mac and Windows
Free download to users
Video Conference Solutions
 Polycom Professional Series
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Better video quality (higher bandwidth needed)
Camera and software
Windows only
Other participants must have static IP or
be registered with a locator service
Professional Development Uses
 Train teachers to use SMART boards
Basic: http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/online/index.asp
Advanced: http://www.2itEducationSolutions.com/
 Schedule guest speaker at
staff meeting
Classroom Uses
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Student competitions (spelling bees, trivia challenges)
Virtual field trips (museums, zoos, hospitals)
Guest visitors (in costume)
Reporting news (current events)
Sharing projects (student work)