VideoconferencingDIGITAL LITERACY & PROFESSIONALISM

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Videoconferencing

• What is Videoconferencing or ITV? • Characteristics of videoconferencing• How is it used at BTC and other places• How to access at BTC• How to be a moderator or a participant• Participate in a videoconference

What is Videoconferencing?Also called Interactive Television or ITVLive video connection between two or more locations for communication or interactionUses IP or ISDN Needs special equipmentCost continues to decrease

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Characteristics of Videoconferencing

Business quality video, not broadcast qualitySound delaySharing documents or presentation—not the best qualityWhen the microphone is on, camera moves to last sound heard

How is it used at BTC?Radiologic Technology—1997-2013Collaborate with colleagues at other institutions on a regular basis.Conducting meetings between groups based at different locations—statewide meetingsGuest LecturerJob Interviews

How to be a ModeratorSchedule with BTC Library (Barb Satushek) minimum of two weeks in advance

Gather ITV technical contact information from each participant

Communicate with participants and send reminder

Arrive 15-30 minutes early

Start with a role call and sound check

Make sure everyone knows how to mute and unmute the microphone. May need to remind participants

Troubleshoot—hang up and call again Have everyone mute their micsHave participants call their local

technician

Asides do not work. Camera will focus on you every time you speak.

How to be a ParticipantArrive early

Adjust your camera angle

Test your microphone

Mute your microphone when not speaking

If there are many locations connected, start by stating

your name and institution

Remember the delay between speaking and hearing.

Act as if the camera is always on you.

Mute your microphone

Questions?

Let’s Practice

Go to Study Room 312 or 313Bring your Videoconferencing checklist

Please complete the post-workshop survey before you go.

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