Video Conferencing Solutions for Professional Development & Classroom Activities Johnny Hamilton Director, Professional Development 2it Education Solutions ®, LLC (
Video Conferencing Basics View live video and audio Remote desktop Share files Point to point vs. Multiple participants How to find other participants
Video Conferencing Requirements Computer High speed Internet connection (upload and download speeds) Camera Microphone/speakers or speakerphone Digital whiteboard or projector
Video Conference Solutions Yahoo Messenger Free Web cam and file sharing Inexpensive VOIP phone Mac and Windows
Video Conference Solutions Bridgit Integrated with SMART products Multiple participants Remote desktop Share and remote control desktop Integrated voice and web cam Uses standard web cam Mac and Windows Free download to users
Video Conference Solutions Polycom Professional Series Better video quality (higher bandwidth needed) Camera and software Windows only Other participants must have static IP or be registered with a locator service
Professional Development Uses Train teachers to use SMART boards Basic: Advanced: Schedule guest speaker at staff meeting
Classroom Uses Student competitions (spelling bees, trivia challenges) Virtual field trips (museums, zoos, hospitals) Guest visitors (in costume) Reporting news (current events) Sharing projects (student work)