VIDEOCONFERENCING
Rica Thea Ladaga • Pauline Grace Milante •
Lindsay Orsolino • Jackie Lou Pugay •
Salvia Dominique Ramos
DEVC 145 C-2L • 03 November 2015

What should we learn?

At the end of the presentation, learners should be able to:
1. Define videoconferencing;
2. Elaborate on at least (1) potential of videoconferencing;
3. Elaborate on at least (1) limitation of videoconferencing;
4. Name at least one (1) videoconferencing software; and
5. Explain how videoconferencing is used in at least one (1) avenue.

What is videoconferencing?

It is a two-way interactive communication that allows people at different venues to meet using telephone or Internet technologies.

Types of Videoconferences

• Point-to-point - between two people in different locations
• Multi-point - among people in various sites, with more than one person per site

A video conference setup includes:

• computer or mobile devices
• camera
• microphone
• headset or speakers
• Internet access
• videoconferencing software

What are the benefits of videoconferencing?

As a learning tool

• connects teachers with students from remote areas and those who cannot afford to attend the traditional classroom setting
• enhances learning among students through innovative teaching strategies such as virtual tours and lectures from experts

As a learning tool

• improves the quality of learning since teachers are able to prepare better presentations and virtual activities for their learners

As a business tool

• allows businessmen to conduct multi-participant and multi-point meetings.
• provides another means for information dissemination since meetings, training sessions, and speeches can be recorded and streamed

As a business tool

• enhances the evolution of e-business since it is already used to make collaborative projects, close business deals, and write documents within and among different organizations

As a communication tool

• solves communication barriers such as time, distance, and travel costs by connecting people from different areas in real time

What does videoconferencing lack?

Can also be costly

• requires quality but expensive systems and equipment depending on the need of the video conference setup
• needs maintenance to reach maximum performance

Unstable connections

• depends on technology that is not flawless
• causes inefficiency in meetings and conferences when waiting for people to reconnect

Limited number of users

• limits meetings from having a number of participants in a video conference when using a free multi-point service instead of paying for an expensive system

Technical problems

• is prone to having poor quality of audio and video
• disrupts the communication among the people in a video conference

Lack of physical presence

• is not the appropriate means to communicate at all times since it may not be as productive as round-table meetings
• limits tasks that need physical interaction such as viewing and signing confidential documents personally

What are the examples of videoconferencing applications?

Skype - One of the most popular softwares for online video calls, it is free to be downloaded for desktop, smartphones, and tablets.

2003 - Skype was created.
2011 - Microsoft bought it.
2010 - Skype in the Classroom was created to help teachers connect with students around the world.

FaceTime - It is a free video chat application exclusive for Apple devices such as iPhone, iPod, and iPad.

Google Hangouts - The latest video chat application from Google, Hangouts is a free video conferencing software for Android and Apple devices.

WizIQ - It is an online virtual classroom which uses live video streams, online chat, and document sharing.

eLecta Live - It is an online teaching software and real-time online collaboration environment which offers live online classes and lectures, group sessions, and webinars.

Without videoconferencing, we might not have _____.

RareJob Philippines

• allows Japanese students to learn English through Filipino tutors
• 2007 - RareJob CEO Tomohisa Kato started it.
• conducts online sessions through Skype

RareJob Philippines

• also has its own website where students and teachers can open slots for their schedules
• provides modules and other materials that are available online
• Find sample session here: http://bit.ly/1OjrpZ4

Microsoft Virtual Academy

• "provides free, online training to help developers, IT and data professionals, and students learn the latest technology, build their skills, and advance their careers"

Microsoft Virtual Academy

• also teaches various courses for mobile and web developers, game developers, network, infrastructure and cloud engineers, database admins, architects and developers and other students interested in a career in technology
• facilitates lessons for free

TED Live

• is the video conference available to schools, homes and offices under Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED)
• shares information from different fields such as in science, business, global issues and others with large audiences

TED Live

• "through the live web stream, you are invited to watch the minute-by-minute excitement of the entire TED conference, including talks that are exclusively presented onsite and may not go online"

So, what did we learn?

A. All About Videoconferencing

• What is videoconferencing?
• What do you need for a video conference? Give two (2) things.
• Give one (1) potential of videoconferencing.
• Elaborate your answer in A-3.
• Give one (1) limitation of videoconferencing.
• Elaborate your answer in A-5.

B. Examples and Experiences

• Name one (1) videoconferencing software mentioned in the slides.
• Give another videoconferencing software mentioned in the slides.
• Give one (1) avenue where videoconferencing is used.
• How is videoconferencing used in your answer in B-3?

This is the end, or is it?

• Real-time bonus (1 PT)! Answer the quiz within 24 hours.
• Extra mile bonus (2 PTS)! Check this link (http://bit.ly/1H06OpX) and tell us what you think about what it says in three (3) sentences or less.

Disconnected.

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