The document discusses using video conferencing and streaming for educational purposes. It provides an overview of different video conferencing options from desktop software like Skype to more advanced telepresence systems. It also discusses considerations for creating and streaming online video content like output formats, encoder types, and live streaming providers. The Janet videoconferencing service is introduced which provides a secure web-based system for booking or launching video calls with other sites. Features like desktop sharing, recording, and support are highlighted. Examples are given of UK colleges using JanetVC to facilitate mergers and broadcast lectures between campuses.

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Insight into
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Insight into
online video conferencing and streaming
Gordon Millner
Technical Infrastructure Advisor, Jisc RSC East Midlands
Phyllis Callinan
Network Services Coordinator, Janet

3. Using video – quick poll
 Who’s using video of some sort in the office?
Vote yes or no
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4. Using video – quick poll
 Using video in the classroom?
Vote yes or no
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5. Using video – quick poll
 Using video of some sort at home?
Vote yes or no
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6. Did you know?
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2012 the London Olympics
was the biggest streaming
event of the year
24 HD streams with
100’s millions of views
BBC iPlayer
200 million content
requests per month
As of 11 June 2013, the
most viewed video on
YouTube
PSY's "Gangnam Style”
with over 1.6 billion views

7. Using video – the world is changing
In the home,
the traditional set-top boxes are going
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8. Using video – the world is changing
Replaced with
multi-room and multi-device setups
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9. Using video – the world is changing
Viewing streaming media from
Netflix, Lovefilm, iTunes, Apple TV, Amazon etc.
Seamless integration of live and on-demand TV
eg. BBC iPlayer, 4OD, Sky Now and Sky Go, etc.
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10. Using video
We are becoming multi-tasking consumers of media
using it for:
Entertainment
Enrichment of information and knowledge
Business
Learning
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11. Using video
And we’re in control of …
When and how we consume this media
And none more so than our current generation of students
So we MUST start to use video more in what we do in the
workplace and the classroom
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12. Quick Question?
 How many of you sit with your smartphone, tablet or laptop
whilst you watch tv / video and browse the web, check
emails, facebook etc ?
Vote yes or no
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So what have we got?
Video Streaming
http://www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?
ArticleID=74052
I’ll come back to streaming later
Video Conferencing

14. Using video
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A few reasons to video conference:
Hold meetings
Work remotely
Shrink your office space
Reduce travel and time
Conduct training and classes online
Connect with experts
Collaboration with other
organisations and students
And perhaps record those sessions to re-use them time and time again

15. Using video
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So how big do you want to go …. Or more to the
point how much money have you got
Telepresence Systems

16. More likely the cheaper options
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Desktop or mobile / BYOD
and it’s going to get even better with 4G coming
Skype Facetime
Google Hangouts

17. A bit more professional  but
more expensive
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Rating and comparison of online
conferencing and webinar software
http://webconferencing-test.com/en/online-meeting-home

19. Using video
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So back to streaming:
Creating or using content
In-house consumption – create your own, perhaps
generate income from your specialist areas
Store it on your VLE or video server system and
use systems such as ClickView
Or take it out to the cloud instead
User Generated Sites (UGC) – Youtube Channels, Vimeo
Online Video Provider (OVP) - Brightcove

20. Using video
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You might want to REALLY get into generating your own …
again could be an income stream …..
When you get time look at creativelive.com

21. Using video
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So things to consider when starting to create your own
videos and video streaming
Consider the output devices: eg. Flash, Apple IOS
No of video/audio inputs and Multicamera switching
How many streams do you want to deliver?
Encoders:
video format (codec eg. MPEG, H264)
size (640x360, 960x540, 1280x720, 1920x1080 HD)
software or hardware or cloud-based encoders
Live Streaming Providers … Livestream, Ustream, Bambuser

22. Using video
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23. Using video
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24. Videoconferencing
with
JanetVideoconferencing
Phyllis Callinan Network Services
Coordinator

25. • SupportingVC since 1995 for UK
education & research
• Live support 08:00 to 21:00
weekdays, 08:00 to 17:00
Saturdays
• Secure, web based system to
book or launch aVC with anyone,
anywhere.
• Feature rich service which is
continually being enhanced
JanetVideoconferencing Service

26. • Remove the need to use complex
remote controls in rooms
• System dials out to remote sites, so
users just answer incoming call
• Live telephone support means users
have more confidence
• Support team can access diagnostics to
each site so can quickly help with any
issue
• Web interface allows users to simplify
making a call, even if they have never
used a particular room
Why use JanetVideoconferencing?

27. • 3 Step sequence to launch or schedule aVC
• Bridging to any standards basedVC system
• Desktop PC client available
• Multi-partyVC capability easy to setup & manage
• Telephone participant capability
• Streaming
• Recording
• Live conference management via web interface
• Ability to change venues / setup before or during the session
Features of Booking Service

28. • Impartial advice about VC
equipment
• room setups, layouts
• Technical queries – firewalls,
gatekeepers, connectivity
issues, failed QA tests
Video Technology Advisory Service (VTAS)

29. • Desktop PC client for
Windows (ConferenceMe)
• In use since 2008
• Can be added to any
session
• Desktop sharing capability
• Download & self test
available 24/7 at
www.ja.net/desktopcheck
Desktop client

30. www.ja.net/desktopcheck
Download & test

31. • Janet connected service
• Collaboration client
• Windows & Mac
• Free trial download at http://janet.iocom.co.uk/
• Can talk directly to the Janet system or any traditionalVC kit
Visimeet

32. • Presence
• Instant messaging
• Audio &/or video
• Multiple participants
• Connects to H.323 or SIP
• Video scales up to HD*
• Desktop/Application sharing in
native resolution and choice of
frame rates*
• File sharing
• Conference moderator
• Free basic license available for
most users
* Subject to your system
capabilities
Visimeet Features

33. Uses of JanetVC in FE
• North Wales – Llandrillo Menai
• Facilitated college merger
• broadcasting lectures to colleges within the network, staff
interviews, open evenings (distance learning, distance
working)
• 2,000 staff; 34,000 students
• Wiltshire College - multi-campus college
• used a recorded videoconference to deliver a talk from a
New Zealand based engineer and entrepreneur
• useVC mainly for internal meetings and occasionally
externally; reduced travel

34. Key links
www.ja.net/bookvc
www.ja.net/desktopcheck
www.ja.net/streamtest
http://janet.iocom.co.uk/
Janet News 21 - Page 19 - FE Colleges in Wales using JanetVC
https://www.ja.net/sites/default/files/news/Janet%20News
%2021%20-%20Jun%202013.pdf
Questions?

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Insight 2013
If you want to discuss options available to you for
video conferencing and streaming then
either contact me at the RSC or Phyllis at Janet
Jisc Regional Support Centres work with more
than 2,000 UK learning providers helping
them to improve performance and efficiency
through the use of technology.
www.jiscrsc.ac.uk

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Insight 2013
That’s it for this Insight webinar!
If you have any questions then please contact us:
 01509 618120
 gordon.millner@rsc-em.ac.uk
 www.jiscrsc.ac.uk