Teleconferencing

Teleconferencing : Audio and video conferencing

1. TELECONFERENCING: AUDIO & VIDEO CONFERENCING Presented by, Jisha J N

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 , B usiness 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.

8. USES OF AUDIO TELECONFERENCING Audioconference-based learning. Virtual communication. Decision making.

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

12. EQUIPMENT FOR VIDEO TELECONFERENCING Camera Video display Microphone Speakers Supporting Systems & Network Connection

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.