To be used for November 1, 2011 webinar for PLSD.

1. Video
Conferencing
Nov 1, 2011

2. Why Use Video Conferencing
in the Classroom?
• 21st Century Skills for Success
o Information processors access and analyze information from a variety of sources for
different purposes.
o Effective communicators apply their reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills to
communicate effectively.
o Collaborative individuals value teamwork and the results achieved from multiple
viewpoints and talents working together toward a common purpose.
o Active, responsible citizens are well-informed and apply knowledge and skills to
improve the quality of their lives and communities.
• Bring experts to your classrooms for free.

3. Four Main Choices
• Skype
o Free computer to computer
• Video to video connections
• Multiple audio connections
• Screen sharing
o Works on multiple platforms/devices
o Need a free Skype account
• iChat
o Free; Mac only
o Free multiple audio/video calls and screen sharing
o Connect via free AOL account
• FaceTime
o Free on iPad, $.99 download for Mac
o iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch (wifi only)
o Connect via Apple ID

4. Four Main Choices
• Adobe Connect
o Up to 15 video connections*
o Share documents, links, notes
o Record your conversation
o No account needed – do need to work through Josh
Allen to get set up

5. Skype
• Download and free
account at skype.com
• Once you have created an
account and find other
contacts, one click of a
button to make calls.
• Make video or audio calls
and text message your
contacts.
• Can buy recording
software to compliment.

6. Skype for Mac

7. Skype for PC

8. Skype for iPad

9. iChat
• Free Mac to Mac computer calling
• Can share a presentation with those who you call
• Can use a Mac account or a free AOL account
• Can also use iChat with your Google Account to access
Google Talk
• Video, audio, text, screen sharing
• Multiple video for free

10. iChat

11. FaceTime
• Comes free on the iPad/iPod/iPhone; $.99 from the Mac App
Store for computers
• One touch calling from your Contacts list
• Settings for ringing at any time or only when you have
FaceTime open.

12. FaceTime

13. Google Hangout
• New(er) feature with Google+
o Google+ is a cross between Facebook and Twitter – shorter posts like Twitter, but
circles included, ala Facebook friends
• Connect up to 10 people with video or audio
• Invite people to come to your Hangout or randomly join
one that you see in your Google+ stream
• Free with a Google/Google+ account
• Ability to screen share and documents plus Google Docs
integration is coming

14. Adobe Connect
• Best choice for multiple connections, especially outside of
the district.
• District uses it for webinars, planning between multiple
locations.
• Share presentations, video, web links
• Chat and poll pods invite feedback from your guests
• Works on both Mac and PC
• Paid for by the district – just let me know if you would like
to use it.

15. Questions or Clarifications?

16. Closing
• Remember you will be able to re-watch this webinar or
send it to others by going to
o Curriculum,
o Prof. Development (red column),
o Tech Tuesday Webinars.
o Look for the link under the webinar “About” section.
• Let me know if there is something that you would like to
have in handout or video form.
o Those will be added on the Technology Intranet.

17. Thanks for attending!