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What is
Videoconferencing?
Videoconferencing
uses a mixture of telephone, television and computer technology to
allow people to communicate with each other at a distance. Room-based
Videoconferencing, such as that discussed here, allows television
quality images to be transmitted along with CD quality sound. But it
doesn't stop there - it is also possible to play a video during a
videoconference so that all sites can see it, and even share computer
presentations so you can work on them together.
Within
a university environment, Videoconferencing has a number of uses
including:
If
you are considering teaching remotely by Videoconference, you should be
aware that the unusual environment can cause concern for both students
and tutors. Some websites that look at the issues faced when teaching
and learning by Videoconference can be found in the useful links
section of this site.
What
Facilities are available at Aberdeen University?
There
are several main Videoconferencing facilities at Aberdeen University. These
are situated in Old Aberdeen (RG17)
and at Foresterhill, Polworth
Building Room 1-144 and The Suttie Centre.
The
Videoconferencing facilities at Aberdeen University are part of the JVCS
(JANET Videoconferencing Service). and any member of staff of the
University may book and use any of the facilities. For instructions on
how to book, please see the Documentation.
You should note that the method for booking the facilities at
Foresterhill differs from the method of booking the Old Aberdeen
studio.
The
Old Aberdeen studio can usually be booked for Videoconferences taking
place in normal office hours (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm). You can take an online tour of
the Videoconferencing studio in
RG17.
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