1. Kalpanarani Dash
M.Phil Scholar
Department of Education
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
Under the Guidance
Dr. Sudarshan Mishra, Reader
Department of Education
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack

3. Teleconference: What it is ..?
Teleconference -
The word ‘tele’ means distance. ‘conference’ means
consultations, discussions.
Through teleconferencing two or more locations
situated at a distance are connected so that they can
hear or both see and hear each other.
Similar to telephone calls, expands discussion to more
than two people.
Video conferencing transmits pictures & voices
through video cameras and computer modems.

4. Past…..….and Today
Took birth:
 47 years ago in 1964 as a vision from American
Telephone and Telegraph (AT & T) through its
Picture phone device which was introduced in at
the World's Fair, New York
Has become need of the hour: Internet teleconferencing
based on internet and the popular software; Skype, Google
Talk, Yahoo Messenger, Window Live Messenger.

5. Features of Teleconferencing
Learners/participants present at particular time
and in dispersed places
Resource persons present at the same time at the
teaching end or different Teaching ends.
Interactions between
Learner – resource persons/AV materials at teaching end(s).
Learner – learner at the learner center
Learner – facilitator/materials/activities at the learner center
Learner – learner at/between other learner centers
Resource person – resource person

6. Functions…….
Education and Training:
Impart information, build attitudes,
provide role models, etc
Upgrade skills
Share experiences
Facilitate problem solving
Offer counseling
Supervise/conduct/guide project work
Conducting interviews

7. Functions…Continued
Courses for professional development
Remedial learning and off-hours teaching
Interaction by students with scientists,
experts, decision and policy makers

8. Benefits of Using Teleconferencing
reaches large or sparsely-populated areas
provides broader access to public meetings
geographical barriers diminished
broader range of ideas and points of view
saves learner’s time and travel costs
convenient and efficient
broadens participation

9. IT system behind teleconferencing
personal computer
telephone lines or satellite hook-up
monitor
microphone
webcam
speakers

10. Effects On Education
Education meetings can take place
Saves time, money, and energy
Different cultures can merge
Disabled students can benefit
Expensive

11. Drawbacks…..
 Poor Substitutes for Face-to-Face Meetings
Journal of Communication Studies, "Communication studies
have indicated that up to 80 % of the comprehension of
discussion arises through body language and eye contact,
[with] only some 20 % through the words spoken."
Hossein Bidgoli, in his book “Intelligent Management
Support Systems” “People become less relaxed, more rigid
and less open.”
 High Cost
Equipment cost and dial-up plans are often considered
expensive

12.  Time-consuming;
For establishing technical links, identifying sites and
constituencies, and coordinating meetings.
 Technical Issues
Technical personnel are required to set up and
coordinate meetings
Participants might not be comfortable handling the
equipment
Failure of Transmission System or Connection
Problem