1. Video Conferencing Solutions for Professional Development & Classroom Activities Johnny Hamilton Director, Professional Development 2it Education Solutions ®, LLC (www.2itEdSol.com)www.2itEdSol.com

2. Video Conferencing Basics  View live video and audio  Remote desktop  Share files  Point to point vs. Multiple participants  How to find other participants

3. Video Conferencing Requirements  Computer  High speed Internet connection (upload and download speeds)  Camera  Microphone/speakers or speakerphone  Digital whiteboard or projector

4. Video Conference Solutions  Yahoo Messenger Free Web cam and file sharing Inexpensive VOIP phone Mac and Windows

5. Video Conference Solutions  Bridgit Integrated with SMART products Multiple participants Remote desktop  Share and remote control desktop Integrated voice and web cam Uses standard web cam Mac and Windows Free download to users

6. Video Conference Solutions  Polycom Professional Series Better video quality (higher bandwidth needed) Camera and software Windows only Other participants must have static IP or be registered with a locator service

7. Professional Development Uses  Train teachers to use SMART boards Basic: http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/online/index.asp Advanced: http://www.2itEducationSolutions.com/http://smarttech.com/trainingcenter/online/index.asphttp://www.2itEducationSolutions.com/  Schedule guest speaker at staff meeting

8. Classroom Uses  Student competitions (spelling bees, trivia challenges)  Virtual field trips (museums, zoos, hospitals)  Guest visitors (in costume)  Reporting news (current events)  Sharing projects (student work)