This document discusses different types of teleconferencing including audio and video conferencing. It defines teleconferencing as linking people across locations using electronic means. There are several types such as audio, video, and computer conferencing. Benefits include saving time and costs by moving information instead of people. Limitations include lack of non-verbal cues, visual presentations, and complex interpersonal communication being more difficult remotely. Audio conferencing allows two-way conversation over phones while video conferencing adds video capability for more face-to-face interaction, but also has higher setup costs and technical difficulties.
2. CONFERENCING
Conferencing is the participation in a conference that involves use of a
particular Electronic Technology.
It is a meeting for consultation or discussion like a conference between
a student and his advisor.
Conferencing is meeting with your colleagues using an electronic
communications system such as your phone, your personal computer,
or specialized video conferencing equipment.
3. TELECONFERENCING
Teleconferencing means meeting through telecommunication
medium. It is a generic term for linking people between two or more
locations by electronics.
There are at least 6 types of teleconferencing:
Audio, Audio graphic, Computer, Video,
Business television (BTV), and Distance education.
4. BENEFITS OF TELECONFERENCING
Move information – Not people
Save time
Lower Costs
Accessible
Adaptable
Flexible
Security
Unity
Interactive
5. LIMITATIONS OF TELECONFERENCING
Lack of eye contact
No visual presentation
Multitasking drains attention
Difficult for complex interpersonal communication
Initial cost of equipment's are very high
6. AUDIO TELECONFERENCING
An audio teleconference alive two-way conversation using
telephone line or satellites contact people at different location.
The type of telephone used can vary but typically an audio
conference includes attendees that use handheld wired telephones,
conference rooms, speakerphones, that can be shared by several
people, or individual cellular or mobile telephones.
7. EQUIPMENT FOR
AUDIO TELECONFERENCING
Telephone
Desktop units (speaker phones) for interoffice conferencing.
Installed audio systems in acoustically treated teleconference rooms.
9. BENFITS OF
AUDIO TELECONFERENCING
Record audio for future reference
Involve more collaboration
Easy call management
Cost effective
More accessible
10. LIMITATIONS OF
AUDIO TELECONFERENCING
Conversation may be affected by noise.
Poor quality of transmission may make some low and technology
“turn off’’.
Audio conferencing does not allow interactivity with large group of
participants.
Not conducive to visual information.
May be impersonal
11. VIDEO TELECONFERENCING
A teleconference that include video communication.
Pertaining to a two way electronic communications system that
permits two or more persons in different locations to engage in the
equivalent of face to face audio and video communication
13. USES OF VIDEO TELECONFERENCING
Presentations
Virtual meetings
Videoconference-based learning
Recruitment/search committees
General meetings
Project coordination
14. BENFITS OF
VIDEO TELECONFERENCING
Free download & easy to use software.
No time constraint
Communicate face to face.
Easy communication.
Save money and time.
Build relationships.
Collaborate between teacher and learners.
Avoid travelling.
15. LIMITATIONS OF
VIDEO TELECONFERENCING
Lack of personal interaction.
Technical problems.
High cost of setup.
Security issues.
Audio issues & Noise.