[technology taskforce] Higher End Video Conferencing

[Glenn McKnight]

http://collaboration.about.com/od/webconferencing/tp/8-Web-Conferencing-Tools-For-Interactive-And-Collaborative-Engagement.htm

Higher levels of engagement in online seminars and virtual classrooms is
now possible because web conferencing tools have helped advance
communication and collaboration capabilities. Research has shown, as cited
in a Georgetown University case
study<http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/case-study-12-georgetown-university-web-conferencing%E2%80%94-critical-skill-connected-world>
that
faculty incorporating web conferencing into their courses as well as
placing students into the instructor role can increase comprehension and
retention.

Educators, corporate trainers, and event managers have many more web
conferencing options available than ever before to enrich skills training
through social learning. These web conferencing tools among others provide
a full range of webinar, eLearning, and online meeting platforms to create,
assemble, and deliver programs anywhere on any device in real-time or
on-demand.
1. AT&T Connect<http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/unified-communications/business-collaboration-services/>
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AT&T Connect's enterprise and small business plans integrate audio, web,
and video conferencing capabilities running on its MPLS IP-based
network. A biotechnology
manufacturer<http://www.business.att.com/content/article/global-biotechnology-collaboration-tools.pdf>
hosts
high quality presentations, facilitating interactive discussions among as
many as 300 scientists to help build stronger relationships. Co-hosts can
also manage an eLearning workshop where participants can annotate shared
application content, send notes, and participate in interactive
discussions. Video conferencing includes up to 4-way continuous streaming,
from desktop or laptop.
Manufacturer's Site<http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/unified-communications/business-collaboration-services/>
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2. Adobe Connect <http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/elearning.html>
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Adobe Connect’s enterprise web conferencing tools can be used on any
device. The eLearning tool allows you to share audio, video, and interact
with participants through polls, interactive games and quizzes. You can
record and edit audio synchronized to PowerPoint slide animations, along
with video from webcam or file. The unique recorded meeting index records
at the content and event level, which can also be edited for offline use.
Adobe Connect is instrumental in transforming the way the firehouse staff
shares information throughout the City of Davenport,
Iowa’s<http://wwwimages.adobe.com/www.adobe.com/content/dam/Adobe/en/casestudies/solutions/city-of-davenport/pdfs/city-of-davenport-casestudy.pdf>
fire
department over a 64-square mile area, including informal, on-the-spot
instruction, or structured training.
Manufacturer's Site<http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/elearning.html>Read
Review<http://collaboration.about.com/od/enterprise/ss/Adobe-Connect-9-Advanced-Tools-For-Managing-And-Hosting-Web-Conferences.htm>
3. Blackboard Collaborate<http://www.blackboard.com/platforms/collaborate/overview.aspx>
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Blackboard Collaborate's comprehensive learning platform is used in
education and business. At the University of
Idaho<http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=orcs8rtgTuc>,
faculty use iPads to deliver courses and students can participate wherever
they are. Two-way audio, video, chat, whiteboard, and application sharing
are standard tools. In Blackboard Collaborate, teachers and trainers can
create breakout rooms for active participants to work and engage in real
world projects or case studies.
Manufacturer's Site<http://www.blackboard.com/platforms/collaborate/overview.aspx>Read
Review<http://collaboration.about.com/od/Reviews/p/Blackboard-Collaborate-S-Live-Virtual-Classrooms-In-New-Era-Of-Learning.htm>
4. Citrix Online<http://www.citrixonline.com/collaboration/online_collaboration>
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Citrix Online collaboration products include GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, and
GoToTraining. Interactive training sessions for up to 200 people can be
hosted anywhere. Participants can interact through integrated audio and
text chat. Princeton Financial
Group<http://www.gotomeeting.com/fec/training/online_training_software_reviews>
offers
proprietary research and advice to institutional portfolio managers
worldwide and online training allows them to show clients dynamically what
they observe in the markets, which we can also be recorded to view at their
convenience.
Manufacturer's Site<http://www.citrixonline.com/collaboration/online_collaboration>Read
Review<http://collaboration.about.com/od/Reviews/p/Citrix-Gotomeeting-Hdfaces-For-High-Resolution-Video-Streaming.htm>
5. iLinc Communications <http://www.ilinc.com/>
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iLinc Communications offers iLinc Suite, a webinar, learning, and meeting
toolset, either hosted SaaS or installed product. Participation meters can
be used to manage your audience's attention as you engage in polls,
feedback mechanisms and chat. Breakout group functionality helps
specialized work or study groups to collaborate among divided smaller group
spaces, while iLinc sessions can be recorded for on-demand access. Marist
College<http://www.ilinc.com/pdf/case-studies/ilinc-marist-college-case-study.pdf>
uses
iLinc to conduct online open houses and has shown greater participation
than live open house sessions.
Manufacturer's Site <http://www.ilinc.com/>
6. Microsoft Lync<http://lync.microsoft.com/en-us/what-is-lync/Pages/what-is-lync.aspx?Title=conferencing&tabID=1&itemID=5>
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Microsoft Lync's integrated web conferencing tools provides functions for
audio and video conferences and online meetings. Lync Online in Office 365
or as a separate tool, and Lync Server can integrate unified communications
capabilities to instantly connect for meetings and conferences with your
applications. Marquette
University<http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-2007/Marquette-University/University-Provides-More-Comprehensive-Voice-Service-with-Communications-Upgrade/4000008881>
deployed
conferencing, voice, and instant messaging programs and applications that
helps the university offer better services for students.
Manufacturer's Site<http://lync.microsoft.com/en-us/what-is-lync/Pages/what-is-lync.aspx?Title=conferencing&tabID=1&itemID=5>Read
Review<http://collaboration.about.com/od/group/ss/Microsoft-Lync-Online-Options-For-Meetings-Anytime-Anywhere.htm>
7. PGi GlobalMeet <http://www.pgi.com/us/en/conferencing/GlobalMeet/>
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PGi's GlobalMeet offers web conferencing tools to conduct virtual meetings,
webinars, and online training. Conferencing formats, including polls, and
Q&A can be recorded and stored along with meeting notes in the cloud-based
content library and accessed on-demand. TheAccreditation Commission for
Audiology<http://learn.pgi.com.s652.gridserver.com/learn/sites/default/files/papers/ACA%20Case%20Study_Final-1.pdf>
in
Washington, D.C. uses GlobalMeet to host secure and confidential online
meetings for the Board of Directors, who hold regular meetings between
colleagues and their clients located in different areas across the U.S.
Manufacturer's Site <http://www.pgi.com/us/en/conferencing/GlobalMeet/>Read
Review<http://collaboration.about.com/od/enterprise/ss/Pgi-Globalmeet-Web-Conferencing-Apps-For-Ipad-Desktop-And-Mobile.htm>
8. Saba Web Conferencing <http://www.saba.com/online-collaboration-tools/>
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Saba web conferencing includes cloud meeting software to share media from
any device. Webinar tools can be used for online seminars for up to 1500
attendees with multiple presenters, utilizing interactive real-time polls
and surveys and sharing HD video and audio. Bupa
International's<http://www.saba.com/resources/casestudies/saba-cs-bupa-uk.pdf>
knowledge
network is an example how a company can cultivate collaboration across
continents through self-paced web training and an interactive real-time
training environment. Saba virtual classrooms offer desktop sharing,
drawing tools, and breakout rooms, and lecture recordings for on-demand
access.
Glenn McKnight
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