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