Intro to Videoconferencing @ BTC

1. Videoconferencing
DIGITAL LITERACY & PROFESSIONALISM

2. Please take a few moments to fill out the pre-workshop survey.
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3. Videoconferencing
• What is Videoconferencing or ITV?
• Characteristics of videoconferencing
• How is it used at BTC and other places
• How to access at BTC
• How to be a moderator or a participant
• Participate in a videoconference

4. What is Videoconferencing?
Also called Interactive Television or ITV
Live video connection between two or more locations for
communication or interaction
Uses IP or ISDN
Needs special equipment
Cost continues to decrease
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5. Characteristics of Videoconferencing
Business quality video, not broadcast quality
Sound delay
Sharing documents or presentation—not the best quality
When the microphone is on, camera moves to last sound
heard

6. How is it used at BTC?
Radiologic Technology—1997-2013
Collaborate with colleagues at other institutions on a
regular basis.
Conducting meetings between groups based
at different locations—statewide meetings
Guest Lecturer
Job Interviews

7. How to be a Moderator
Schedule with BTC Library (Barb Satushek)
minimum of two weeks in advance
Gather ITV technical contact information
from each participant
Communicate with participants and send
reminder
Arrive 15-30 minutes early
Start with a role call and sound check
Make sure everyone knows how to mute
and unmute the microphone. May need to
remind participants
Troubleshoot—hang up and call again
Have everyone mute their mics
Have participants call their local
technician
Asides do not work. Camera will focus on
you every time you speak.

8. How to be a Participant
Arrive early
Adjust your camera angle
Test your microphone
Mute your microphone when not speaking
If there are many locations connected, start by stating
your name and institution
Remember the delay between speaking and hearing.
Act as if the camera is always on you.
Mute your microphone

9. Questions?

10. Let’s Practice
Go to Study Room 312 or 313
Bring your Videoconferencing
checklist

11. Please complete the post-workshop survey before you go.
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