Oct

24

Megaconference Jr 2009

October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Megaconference Jr. is on February 19, 2009

Megaconference Jr., now in its sixth year, is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other’s learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Presenters design and conduct videoconference-based presentations and [...]

Oct

16

A quick poll

October 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I just discovered Ask 500 People and to try it out I’ve set up a quick poll about cell phones in classrooms - sidebar to the right. If you take the poll you’ll then get to see the current results.

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Oct

15

Blog Action Day

October 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

Today is Blog Action Day - the day bloggers unite to publish posts that discuss poverty in some way. By all posting on the same day we aim to change the conversation today, to raise awareness, start a global discussion and add momentum to an important cause. Blog Action Day is a [...]

Oct

13

Videoconference for Hope

October 13, 2008 | 1 Comment

This comes form the wonderful Terry Godwaldt at the Centre for Global Education in Edmonton, Canada.
Join the World! as we work together to raise $50 000 to help build a school for the children Guatemala.
On Wednesday, November 5th, students from around the Globe, in partnership with Polycom and Change for Children, will gather via Video [...]

Oct

9

End User Training

October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Did you know that Polycom provides a range of online training for use of their systems. These are short sessions that consist of a narrated slide presentation. The sessions are free and you can access them at anytime.
The system will even remember where you were up to if you want to leave and come back [...]

Oct

6

Videoconferencing connecting the elderly

October 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In Spain, a pilot project named “3G Connecting Generations” is connecting the elderly to their caregivers and families through videoconferencing.
Using a video conference system that works as a TV monitor, a webcam and a phone with mobile broadband Internet connectivity, the elderly can stay connected and interact with their friends, family and caregivers, allowing [...]

Oct

2

Videoconference Wonderwall

October 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Here’s a great video from TANDBERG on their vision for what collaboration will look like in the very near future. Solve problems instantly in a forum where video, presence, unified communication and multimedia content collide. It’s the next generation of natural communication, and it’s larger than life.

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Oct

1

Videoconference etiquette

October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The San Francisco Chronicle has published an article with some tips for videoconference etiquette. These are quite good and a read is recommended.
If you’re after more tips, you can download my videoconference tips sheets. They are in PDF and will be emailed to you:

Good Camera Shots
Good Visuals
Meeting Tips
Managing Multipoints
Tips for Presenters
Tips for Interviewees

Email me the [...]