IP Tools Videoconferencing And Podcasting

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IP (Tools) Videoconferencing And Podcasting
ACE/DHH 2007 Tom McNeal, Kent State
University Karen Warren, American School for the
Deaf
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Logitech USB Camera and ivisit
Ivisit is an entry level web based
videoconferencing system that runs on Mac and
Windows computers. Ivisit enables the user to
share, websites, documents and slideshows.
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Polycom Viavideo
The Viavideo is a little bigger then the eyeball
ball but it has a much better lens and it can
connected at a higher rate. Just like the web
cams it connections to a computer by USB port
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Polycom PVX with Logitech USB Camera

• Logitech Camera
• Connects over IP
• Call and Control viewstations
• 1/3 the cost of Viavideo

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Polycom ViewStation FX
Polycom Viewstation is a stand-alone system that
connects to a TV monitor. The ethernet cable
connects to the back of the unit. It is operated
by a remote control.
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Uses for Videoconferencing

• Virtual tours
• Talk to an expert
• Collaboration with another classroom
• Classroom Instruction
• Student Observation

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D-Link i2eye

• I2eye is a small stand alone unit
• It connects to a TV monitor
• It has a build in Mic
• It needs a T1, Cable Modem or DSL connection to
  work

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Podcasting

• Would you like to listen to or view lectures or
  lessons on demand? Podcasts can deliver
  educational content for listening or viewing on
  your computer and iPod.

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What is a Podcast?

• A podcasts content can be anything conveyed by
  an audio or video file a recorded lecture, a
  foreign language lesson, a demonstration of
  biology principles

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Essentially podcasts are

• Recordings of audio or video information.
• The information is saved as an MP3 or m4V file
  and uploaded to a web server.
• RSS tags are added
• People listen to the audio program or watch the
  video clip using some multimedia player, either
  computer-based or portable.

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Websites
DeafEd.net
http//deafed.net/DeafedForums/ShowForum.aspx?Foru
mID446
Ivisit
http//ivisit.com/
Polycom
http//www.polycom.com/
Logitech
http//www.logitech.com/
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Blogger
http//www.blogger.com/start
iTunes
http//www.apple.com/itunes/store/
Podcasting News
http//www.podcastingnews.com/articles/Make_Podcas
t_Blogger.html
ASLPro
http//www.aslpro.com/podcast.html