Getting the wiggles out

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Getting the wiggles out!
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What is videoconferencing?
Two or more people at different locations who can
see and hear each other in real time. Its like
making a video phone call.
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What is compressed video?

• Electronic device
• Analog signal - compressed digitized
• COmpress/DECompress Codec
• Transmitted over digital phone lines -
  ISDN or T-1

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Equipment needed

• Monitor(s)
• Camera(s)
• Microphone
• Other peripherals may be added - document camera,
  computer, VCR, microscope, video camera

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Examples of equipment
monitor
camera
portable unit
microphone
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Why get the wiggles out?

• The technology becomes the focal point during the
  first connection
• Interaction strategies make communicating more
  successful
• Planning and rehearsal reinforce expectations

Sohow do I get the wiggles out?
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Talk about the geography

• Keep a map
• Where are you?
• Where are you going?
• How does that relate in travel time or distance?
• Have you ever been there?

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Explain the technology

• Video, audio and phone lines
• What does this do to the picture?
• What does this do to the sound?

picture sound compressed
T-1 or ISDN
picture sound decompressed
COmpressed DECompressed CODEC
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Get students on camera

• Review material
• Prepare questions
• Practice the presentation

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Teach students how to use the equipment

• What do you want the other site to see?
• Which camera should you use?
• Where are the microphones located?

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Discuss technology uses

• What else could we do at our school?
• How might this be used in business?
• How will I be using the technology when Im
  working?

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The Codec is like amagical school bus
-connecting students/staffand community
withthe world!
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How do I find connections?Are there any
resources available?
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Two Way Interactive Connections in Education
http//www.twice.cc
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Questions Help
Sue Porter Instructional Technology
Coordinator Kent ISD sueporter_at_kentisd.org phone
616/365-2273