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Conferencing Services
754-321-0484
Conferencing Services
applications provide technical support for distance-learning tools
for both video-conferencing and audio-conferencing. These services
include, but are not limited to: technical training (at ETS and on
site with reservation), installation, equipment selection (including
peripherals), repair/relocation/configuration of equipment,
conferencing scheduling, line and test calling, warranty work,
recording and redistribution of digital video-content, and
soon…..streaming video. Streaming video provides live and or
prerecorded content over the Internet or over the districts’
Intranet.
What is Distance Learning?
Distance Education,
also known as Distance learning, is a tool used to extend the
learning environment beyond the traditional boundaries of the
classroom. Videoconferencing applications provide effective unique
live visual communication methodologies for multiple end users in
various locations in real time. Distance learning applications can
also include audio conferencing and streaming video. These
applications while greatly enhancing our ability to deliver various
quality content programs to our learners also provide fast and
reliable alternative communication methods for our administrators.
Administrators use these essential tools in their daily routines
that assist them with making import decisions. Additionally,
administrators can limit their travel around the district which
saves them valuable time and money. Videoconferencing technology is
a valuable tool available at all district locations that enhances
student achievement, teacher training, administrative functions, and
provides additional communication links for community outreach
programs.
Audio-conferencing
technology is a valuable meeting tool that is available to any user
with a wall phone, speaker phone, or cell phone. Audio conferences
of three or more users simply call conferencing services (or email us)
at 754-321-0484 to schedule a conference. The audio-bridge can
accommodate up to 296 continuous users. Most conferences range from
five to twelve users but we have scheduled thirty to sixty users in
a single conference. If the host of a conference requires their
conference recorded, a web link or CD can be provided.
Interesting Facts
Studies tend to
indicate videoconferencing meetings are shorter than in-person
meetings, and can be more effective, and with minimal workflow
disruption leading to less wasted time. District administrators use
these collaborative communication tools to assist them in responding
quickly to their customer demands, solve issues, and react in timely
manner. Additionally conferencing is a practical way to cut costs,
increase productivity; and is an effective tool widely embraced in
district’s culture of communication.
Research conducted by
the telecommunications’ publication Wainhouse Research, along with
others indicates the following: Soft benefits that accrue from the
use of electronic meeting tools are extremely important, though they
are often fuzzy or difficult to prove or measure with absolute
precision. For example, how does one factor executive stress
reduction into a spreadsheet formula, or assign a dollar value to
the ability to attend a child’s soccer game instead of being on an
airplane? And, if the new program project management team finishes
three weeks ahead of schedule, what percent of this success can be
attributed to the use of electronic meeting tools instead of a lucky
break, a smarter software engineer, or a vendor who overcame a key
delivery obstacle? Soft benefits may be hard to quantify, but they
are no less real than hard benefits. |
