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Introduction to Videoconferencing
at Benedictine University
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Why use videoconferencing?
Videoconferencing is becoming increasingly popular as a way to facilitate meetings, and
save time and money on travel and accommodation. It can make meetings easier to arrange,
overcoming some of the difficulties of getting people from different places together at
same time.
Videoconferencing is commonly used for:
- Interviewing prospective students and staff
- Research group meetings
- Business meetings
- Teaching and distance learning
- Presentations
- Seminar presentations to remote audiences
The equipment available to users includes:
- High quality, auto-focusing zoom/pan cameras
- Ability to connect laptop computer to show PowerPoint presentations, etc.
- A second camera at the back of the room- to show a remote site during lectures
- Table, lapel and roving microphones
- Document camera suitable for small objects, documents and books
- 50" Plasma display monitor
- DVD player
- Videocassette recorder for transmitting pre-recorded video clips or tape to the remote site
Current charges:
- There is no charge for equipment unless the group is an outside organization
- IP calls are currently free of charge
Technical support:
Benedictine University Audio/Visual staff will ensure that the videoconferencing equipment
is in working order and functioning when provided, and provide technical support during the
course of the videoconference.
Training:
Benedictine University Audio Visual staff will provide training in the use of the
videoconferencing equipment. We recommend that you attend training before you conduct a
videoconference.
Videoconferencing tips:
Click here to view Tips for Successful Videoconferences.
Contact Us:
Send email to avrequests@ben.edu.
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