Academic Media Videoconference Services

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Academic Media Videoconference Services

• WSUs
• Videoconference System
• An Overview

Donald Dover Network Operations Manager
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Academic Media Services

• Videoconference Technology
• Streaming video of academic courses
• Webconferencing
• General University Classrooms
• Equipment

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AMS Videoconference

• AMS Videoconference System--
• Classrooms
• AND
• Support services

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Over 30 Classrooms Across Washington
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Some History

• 1982 Service between U Of I WSU
• 1985 Delivery to WSU Branch Campuses
• 1992 Conversion to Compressed Video
• 1996 Connection to the K-20 Network
• Current Conversion to IP

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The System and its Technology
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The System and its Technology
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What is compressed video?

• Codecs and bandwidth
• Effects on video
• Effects on audio
• What should you expect?

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What is K-20?

• Transmission medium
• To non-WSU sites
• To sites outside of the state
• Different expectations for service and quality

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Support team

• Central instructional logistical support staff
• Site coordinator
• Local operator
• Network operations staff

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Questions?

• http//ams.wsu.edu
• Contact list Appendix A in AMS Instructors
  Handbook
• [phone]