1. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Interactive Webcasts for Communities Global CN2000 Presentation November 3rd 2000 Barcelona

2. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Agenda Introduction Technology background Role of interactive webcasting Lessons learnt to date April global virtual conference August global virtual conference Global Learn Day IV Discussion

3. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Presentation Objectives Build understanding of interactive webcasts Explore potential and limitations Stimulate informed discussion Draw conclusions

4. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development What is an interactive webcast ? Video Audio Presentation slides Audience interaction Multiple presenters

5. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Introduction Developments in Information Communications Technologies (ICT) have begun to make it technologically possible and financially affordable for communities to consider using advanced webcast technologies to support community development

6. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Technology Background “Pictures paint a thousand words”

7. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Making pictures accessible scannerscamerasImage editing Software Web page design modems Telecom line capacity

8. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development What about developing countries ? Providing affordable, acceptable and manageable IT training and Internet Access for Health and Education in rural communities in Nigeria where there is no elecricity or telephones.

9. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development The Power of Video Video Advert Link Salad creamRazorPot Noodle

10. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Making video accessible CamcordersSoftware / HardwareCompression Modem ADSL

11. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Video over the internet “Pay per view” live events Video on demand for recorded events Distance learning Commercial presentations Collaboration Massive commercial opportunity for broadcasters

12. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Role of Interactive webcasts Knowledge sharing Collaboration Activisim Community commerce Building global society

13. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Lessons learnt to date April 19 th virtual conference August 30 th virtual conference October Global Learn Day IV

14. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development April 19 th Conference

15. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Picturetel Technology Slough studio Video link to Boston Streamed from Boston

16. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Main Features Live video Comknet video Innit video Discussion

17. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development August 30 th Conference Audience Australia USA Nigeria UK Kenya Switzerland Canada Hungary Belgium Presenters

18. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Astound Conference Centre

19. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Conference Presenters Australia Asia Africa Bangladesh Peru Canada USA UK Click on globe for sample

20. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Lessons we can Learn Community engagement is vital Community ICT champions and innovators Community publishing tools Engagement attracts financial support Much can be achieved by volunteers Technical support should facilitate not dictate Harvest local skills and talents

21. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development October Global Learn Day IV Telephone Audio presentation Text chat 24hour event

22. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Key Questions Limit technology for inclusion ? Push for maximum access for all ? How do we make tools accessible ? What are main community applications ? What might be role of Global CN2000 ?

23. Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development Discussion time