Using H323 Using H323 VideoconferencingVideoconferencing

Team Leaders:Team Leaders:

Thomas McNeal & Jorge MaldonadoThomas McNeal & Jorge Maldonado

Why Internet Why Internet Videoconferencing?Videoconferencing?

Save time and moneySave time and moneyBring the expert to the Bring the expert to the classroom or officeclassroom or officeSee and hear the See and hear the presenterspresenters

Observe an instructor in Observe an instructor in their environmenttheir environmentLess intrusive to the Less intrusive to the classroomclassroomVirtual tourVirtual tourDistance educationDistance educationProvide remote supportProvide remote support

Classroom to ClassroomClassroom to Classroom

Virtual ObservationVirtual Observation

Teacher CollaborationTeacher Collaboration

Virtual Field TripsVirtual Field Trips

Talk to an ExpertTalk to an Expert

Virtual Topical SeminarVirtual Topical Seminar

Multipoint MeetingsMultipoint Meetings

iVisit - WebcamsiVisit - Webcams

iVisit is a cross platform iVisit is a cross platform applicationapplication

Basic version is freeBasic version is free

Works on dial-up from homeWorks on dial-up from home

Works with WebcamsWorks with Webcams

Capable of sharing Capable of sharing documents, web pages and documents, web pages and slide showsslide shows

D-Link i2eyeD-Link i2eye

D-Link i2eyeD-Link i2eye

It is a small stand alone unitIt is a small stand alone unit

It connects to a TV monitorIt connects to a TV monitor

It has a built in microphone It has a built in microphone

It needs a T1, Cable Modem It needs a T1, Cable Modem or DSLor DSL

Polycom ViaVideoPolycom ViaVideo

Polycom ViaVideoPolycom ViaVideo

It is bigger than the eyeballIt is bigger than the eyeball

It has a better lensIt has a better lens

It can connect at higher ratesIt can connect at higher rates

It connects to a computer by It connects to a computer by USB portUSB port

High-end SystemsHigh-end Systems

Polycom ViewStation Polycom ViewStation

SonySony

TandbergTandberg

Joining The TeamJoining The Team

Benefits ~ create an effective Benefits ~ create an effective and efficient collaborative and efficient collaborative network for Consortium network for Consortium Members to carry out project Members to carry out project activitiesactivities

Joining The TeamJoining The Team

Benefits ~ take advantage of Benefits ~ take advantage of the team knowledge to the team knowledge to implement and configure Web- implement and configure Web- based videoconferencing based videoconferencing technologiestechnologies