Video conferencing facilitates learning by allowing remote or
distant learners to meet regardless of their location. Students
can take classes at multiple universities. In essence classes
that are not available at one location may be available at
another through video conferencing. Video conferencing can also
benefit non traditional students who are not able to attend
classes during normal hours.
There are various types of videoconferencing; which is suitable
for your application will depend upon the IT structure available
and what it is that you actually want to achieve. Video
conferencing has in the past been relatively expensive, but
prices are coming down and it is possible for anyone with a fast
enough internet connection to operate a video conference.
There are excellent quality video conferencing systems out
there. Many of them are well worth the dollars that they cost.
And, because technology continues to grow, you'll find that
prices for video conferencing will become more competitive. It
is the way of the future. Is your company in the future? Using
video conferencing can help to insure that it is there.
Most video conferencing terminals also require what is called a
codec or Compressor/Decompressor interface. This piece of
equipment helps compress information being passed from audio to
video to make transmission of materials feasible over the Net.
Without this piece of equipment most files would be too large to
send from one computer to another. The process of compression
data using a codec machine is often referred to as decoding and
encoding information.
Finally, a computer and reliable internet connection are also
necessary to facilitate video conferencing. A high speed
connection is recommended to make the video conferencing
experience not only endurable but also enjoyable. The actual
computer you have is not as important as the size of your
display. Remember that when using video conferencing equipment,
the larger your display the better your picture and the more
easily a time you will have 'conferencing' with other people on
the Web.
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