1. Video-conferencingVideo-conferencing
BasicsBasics
Learn More About Video-Conferencing at PSJA ISDLearn More About Video-Conferencing at PSJA ISD
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CETNERINSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CETNER

2. What is video-conferencing?What is video-conferencing?
Transmission of image and speech backTransmission of image and speech back
and forth between two or more separateand forth between two or more separate
locations.locations.
Similar to making a phone callSimilar to making a phone call
An opportunity to talk to and see others inAn opportunity to talk to and see others in
real timereal time

3. What are the benefits of video-What are the benefits of video-
conferencing?conferencing?
The visual interaction can enhanceThe visual interaction can enhance
communicationcommunication
Increases connections with the worldIncreases connections with the world
It can save time and other valuableIt can save time and other valuable
resourcesresources
It can heighten motivationIt can heighten motivation

4. How is video-conferencingHow is video-conferencing
being used?being used?
MeetingsMeetings
EducationEducation
TelemedicineTelemedicine
Courts and judicial systemCourts and judicial system
TelecommutingTelecommuting
SecuritySecurity

5. Two Types of Video-Two Types of Video-
conferencingconferencing
TraditionalTraditional
Use in specific roomUse in specific room
Uses ISDN phoneUses ISDN phone
lineslines
Higher usage costHigher usage cost
Schedule inSchedule in
advanceadvance
ProfessionalProfessional
operatoroperator
H.320 standardH.320 standard
InternetInternet
Use anywhereUse anywhere
Internet connectionInternet connection
Uses InternetUses Internet
Potentially lowerPotentially lower
usage costusage cost
Impromptu if point-Impromptu if point-
to-pointto-point
User-friendlyUser-friendly
H.323 standardH.323 standard

6. PSJA ISD’s NetworkPSJA ISD’s Network
Video-conferencing canVideo-conferencing can
work well in the PSJAwork well in the PSJA
area thanks to aarea thanks to a
“backbone” network“backbone” network
providing high speedproviding high speed
access throughout theaccess throughout the
district and to variousdistrict and to various
state agencies andstate agencies and
institutions.institutions.

7. PartnersPartners
MIS Department and the InstructionalMIS Department and the Instructional
Technology Department with funding fromTechnology Department with funding from
E-Rate – laid the PSJA “backbone”E-Rate – laid the PSJA “backbone”
networknetwork

8. BandwidthBandwidth
The maximum amountThe maximum amount
of data that canof data that can
travel atravel a
communications pathcommunications path
in a given time,in a given time,
usually measured inusually measured in
seconds.seconds.

9. Multi-point Conferencing Unit (MCU)Multi-point Conferencing Unit (MCU)
To set up a video-To set up a video-
conference with three orconference with three or
more participants, youmore participants, you
must go through a MCU.must go through a MCU.
Like setting up aLike setting up a
conference call, this mustconference call, this must
be scheduled. PSJA ISDbe scheduled. PSJA ISD
video sites currently usevideo sites currently use
the Interactive Videothe Interactive Video
Network’s MCU or bridge.Network’s MCU or bridge.

10. What kinds of equipment doWhat kinds of equipment do
you need toyou need to
videoconference?videoconference?

11. 1. Main camera1. Main camera
This captures the liveThis captures the live
movement at one endmovement at one end
so it may be sent toso it may be sent to
the other end pointsthe other end points

12. 2. The Video display2. The Video display
Television andTelevision and
computer monitorscomputer monitors
are most often usedare most often used
to display the video.to display the video.

13. 3. Audio Components3. Audio Components
Audio componentsAudio components
include microphonesinclude microphones
and speakers. Oftenand speakers. Often
these items comethese items come
with the purchasedwith the purchased
equipment or areequipment or are
built in. Additionalbuilt in. Additional
audio equipment canaudio equipment can
be purchased ifbe purchased if
needed.needed.

14. 4. Add-on components4. Add-on components
Document cameraDocument camera
VCRVCR
Specialty camerasSpecialty cameras
DVD playersDVD players
Electronic whiteboardsElectronic whiteboards

15. Best Practices in Video-Best Practices in Video-
conferencingconferencing
Learn the system – feel comfortableLearn the system – feel comfortable
Maintain eye contactMaintain eye contact
Maintain appropriate on-camera positionMaintain appropriate on-camera position
Move and gesture slowlyMove and gesture slowly
Speak in a strong, clear voiceSpeak in a strong, clear voice
Keep noises to a minimumKeep noises to a minimum
Select clothing appropriatelySelect clothing appropriately
Prepare!Prepare!

16. Remote Control
Use