Tuesday, December 16, 2008

A visit to CET video-conferencing Hall

A visit to CET video-conferencing system

Video conference room location: Sultana Qaboos University, main library, first floor.
Video conference system: TANDBERG system.

We visited the video conference room in sultana Qaboos University in 2008-12-15. The visit was guided by Mr.Hmaid Al-Adwai , he discussed with us the Video conference system and its requirement, benefits for the university and the people who contact using this technology .

The university used the TRG due to its advance features with high quality screen, two cameras to cover whole the room and TANDBERG audio science which help to ingather the voice from whole over the room with high quality. The conference room has other accessory room for the networking equipments.

The university has a lot of benefits from the Video conference system for the staff and the students. It helps to improver the distance education in the university, so it will give a chance for the students to attend classes in different countries and the stuff can also attend some conferences. The administrator of the university can do some online interviews with the new staff and they can contact with other people in many universities around the world to share experience like they do nowadays with some universities in Japan.

Nice to visit the following :
http://www.ivci.com/videoconferencing_tandberg.html
http://www.squ.edu.om/

Capabilities and features of a video-conferencing system


MegaMeeting, Video & Web Conferencing

Overview
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It provides universal access without the need to download, install or configure software. Its products and services include powerful collaboration tools that accommodate robust Video & Web Conferences, including advanced features such as desktop/application sharing.
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Technical feature:
  • Works On PCs/ MACs /LINUX Machines
  • No Software Required to download/Install/Configure
  • Provide technical Support.

Advantages:

  • 100% Browser Based
  • Unlimited Video Conferencing Worldwide
  • See up to 16 People at the Same Time
  • Meetings Allow Email Invitations and Direct Connect
  • No Hidden Fees & no Long Term Contracts
  • Allows Computer Sharing
  • Supports Screen/Application/Desktop Sharing
  • Allows PowerPoint Presentations in Meetings
  • Meetings Customizable With users Companies Logo
  • Comes w/DNS Setup:yourname.megameeting.com
  • Subscription is "Month to Month" and can be Cancelled at any Time

Technology supported and appropriateness to Distance Education :
Barry Perlman — President, E-Class Solutions Inc. Saied :
“What makes it superb for instruction is the two way video and audio capability that outpaces other platforms that only offer essentially one dimensional systems. Mega Meeting allows students to communicate with their instructor instead of having the feeling of isolation at their end. This allows for the creation of ‘real' virtual classrooms."

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 6, 2006: Mike's Master Classes is a centralized source for studying with great Jazz Masters from around the world. This unique, on-line workshop format makes it possible for students to learn from different Masters and network with other musicians around the world from the comfort and convenience of their own home, or anywhere they are with a computer and a high-speed Internet connection. Just as well, the Masters can be located anywhere, even on tour, and still provide this valuable service. "I am hosting live, on-line, interactive Jazz Master Classes – where Master and student musicians from around the world can come together. The Master is broadcasting the audio and video for the most part, and students are typing questions via the Chat function," explained Mike Gellar. "While this is new technology for how I am using it, and quite challenging, MegaMeeting is putting forth the extra effort to make this work – it really is a first!" continued Gellar.


MegaMeeting Support:

  • Active virtual learning environment by giving the students to interact with the instructors and students using video and audio.
  • More students can attend the courses.
  • Sharing many things; i.e. PowerPoint.
  • Enables Students to Meet Face-to-Face across International Borders


Reference:


Nice to visit the second Reference because it provide several video about the system (explanations , how it works , advantages .... )