Comments on: Simplifying collaborative videoconferencing http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/ Weblog of Wesley Fryer Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Raj http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/comment-page-1/#comment-21783 Raj Sat, 14 Oct 2006 20:28:15 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/#comment-21783 I think you hit the nail on the head - the IT people are the ones that want to really control the VC use in the schools (conspiracy theorists would lump them in with the Windows people as well). I experienced this on a recent collaboration where the IT individuals were adamant that Tandberg was only thing that would happen when it came to VC. The project that I worked on was looking to use Elluminate for exactly the same reason - is it possible to break out of the "big room" model of VC. I think you hit the nail on the head – the IT people are the ones that want to really control the VC use in the schools (conspiracy theorists would lump them in with the Windows people as well). I experienced this on a recent collaboration where the IT individuals were adamant that Tandberg was only thing that would happen when it came to VC. The project that I worked on was looking to use Elluminate for exactly the same reason – is it possible to break out of the “big room” model of VC.

]]> By: Wesley Fryer http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/comment-page-1/#comment-21748 Wesley Fryer Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:19:36 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/#comment-21748 Brad: Thanks so much for your comment and the info about Marratech. I first heard about Marratech from my uncle, Ron Henley, who works for Essdack in Hutchinson, Kansas. I did not realize Marratech supports H.323 connections as well, that is excellent. If you are interested in connecting with some Oklahoma teachers and students for some collaborative videoconferencing let me know-- especially since Marratech supports H.323 that would be great to pursue. Brad: Thanks so much for your comment and the info about Marratech. I first heard about Marratech from my uncle, Ron Henley, who works for Essdack in Hutchinson, Kansas. I did not realize Marratech supports H.323 connections as well, that is excellent. If you are interested in connecting with some Oklahoma teachers and students for some collaborative videoconferencing let me know– especially since Marratech supports H.323 that would be great to pursue.

]]> By: Brad Niessen http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/comment-page-1/#comment-21726 Brad Niessen Sat, 14 Oct 2006 14:41:10 +0000 http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2006/10/13/simplifying-collaborative-videoconferencing/#comment-21726 Wesley- I really enjoy this post. I am an Instructional Technology Specialist and Interactive Distance Learning Facilitator (sorry about the long title) for the Wichita Public School District. When I was a classroom teacher, I saw the power of desktop video conferencing and back in 1994 was actually using it with my 2nd grade class. About 3 years ago, our state board of regents, Kan -Ed, purchased a Marratech server and has given all districts in the state of Kansas the ability to use this powerful desktop software for free. This allows students and teachers that ability to reserved private rooms, secure from lurkers, to carry on video conference and share applications at the same time. Now, the most exciting news is that Marratech will work with those who do have the more expensive H.323 equipment. This means that homebond or schools who can't afford the high end equipment can participate. I have been slowly introducing the power of Skype to or district and you are right, the first question I get is "Can I do this w/o getting in trouble?" I get excited about the power and flatting these applications hold. Maybe in the not so distant future, this will be a common tool used by all classrooms. Brad Niessen The TechTeacher Podcast Wesley-
I really enjoy this post. I am an Instructional Technology Specialist and Interactive Distance Learning Facilitator (sorry about the long title) for the Wichita Public School District. When I was a classroom teacher, I saw the power of desktop video conferencing and back in 1994 was actually using it with my 2nd grade class. About 3 years ago, our state board of regents, Kan -Ed, purchased a Marratech server and has given all districts in the state of Kansas the ability to use this powerful desktop software for free. This allows students and teachers that ability to reserved private rooms, secure from lurkers, to carry on video conference and share applications at the same time. Now, the most exciting news is that Marratech will work with those who do have the more expensive H.323 equipment. This means that homebond or schools who can’t afford the high end equipment can participate. I have been slowly introducing the power of Skype to or district and you are right, the first question I get is “Can I do this w/o getting in trouble?” I get excited about the power and flatting these applications hold. Maybe in the not so distant future, this will be a common tool used by all classrooms.

Brad Niessen
The TechTeacher Podcast

]]>