2. conference
>A Conference is generally understood as a
Meeting of several people to discuss a
Particular topic. As a conference,innovative
Ideas are thrown about and new information
Is exchanged among people.
3. Video conferencing
● Video conferencing is the facility provided by the internet
where a group of people placed anywhere over the globe can
have online conversation by audio and video simultaneously.
● In this system,students can see the teacher or both the
teacher and the students can see each other.
● Video conferencing is the facility provided by the internet
where a group of people placed anywhere over the globe can
have online conversation by audio and video simultaneously.
● In this system,students can see the teacher or both the
teacher and the students can see each other.
4. COMPONENTS OF VIDEO CONFERENCING
● Essential hardware for audio,video,graphics or
Text input and output(video cameras,webcam,
speakers, TV,computer screen,projector,
headphone etc ).
● Data transferring devices like cable connection,
telephone line,satellite communication system,
Internet connection.
● Essential software.
5. MERITS
● Video conferencing has made it easier for people who had to travel frequently
for conferences. As this technology gives a facility to conduct a conference at
the comfort of your home or office.
● There is no time constraints to conduct video conference. It can be conducted
whenever there is a requirement.
● It is possible to communicate through images,texts,audio and video
conferencing
● More productive use of time(eliminates wasted travel time)and significant
travel cost savings.
● A conference session can be saved for future reference e.g.class notes can be
saved and distributed via network for references by students.
6. Disadvantages of video conferencing
● It may lead to laziness with some students as they can have their
classes while at home thus lacking self discipline.
● Lack of interpersonal relationship between students and teachers or
between students themselves.
● The technology may degrade the received images and sound. Body
language can be lost if image movement is jerky. There can be a
delay on the sound too.
● The atmosphere of a face to face meeting lost.
● The security may be compromised as one can hack onto a private
VC session.
7. Application of video conferencing
● Teaching
● Meetings
● Data sharing
● Interviews
● Telemedicine
● Legal work
