Teleconferencing is one of the most people modern way
in taking communication, especially in mass or public communication. Teleconferencing
is one of the needs for modern mass media that using internet connection.
Teleconference
is one kind of Telecommunication which
is the transmission of signs,
signals, messages, writings, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems . Telecommunication
occurs when the exchange of information between communication participants
includes the use of technology.
Based on technological facilities, the telecommunications system may support the teleconference
by providing one or more of the following: audio, video, and/or data services
by one or more means, such as telephone, computer, teletypewriter, radio, and television.
Teleconferencing as an online technological
mass media means meeting through a telecommunications
medium. It is a generic term for linking people between two or more locations
by electronics. The methods used differ in the technology, but common factors
contribute to the shared definition of teleconferencing:
- - Use a telecommunications channel
- - Link people at multiple locations
- - Interactive to provide two-way communications
- - Dynamic to require users' active participation
Interactive Technologies
The new systems have
varying degrees of interactivity - the capability to talk back to the user.
They are enabling and satellites, computers, teletext, viewdata, cassettes,
cable, and videodiscs all fit the same emerging pattern. They provide ways for
individuals to step out of the mass audiences and take an active role in the
process by which information is transmitted. The new technologies are
de-massified so that a special message can be exchanged with each individual in
a large audience. They are the opposite o mass media and shift control to the
user.
Many are asynchronous
and can send or receive a message at a time convenient for individuals without
being in communication at the same time. This overcomes time as a variable
affecting communication. A video, data and voice delivery system reduces travel
costs. When the material is retrieved and saved to a video tape or disc, the material
can be used at anytime or anyplace.
As more interactive
technologies emerge, the value of being an independent learner will increase.
Research shows that learning from new technologies is as effective as
traditional methods. Large groups are cost-effective and everyone gets the same
information.
Types of Teleconferences
Audio Teleconference: Voice-only; sometimes called
conference calling. Interactively links people in remote locations via
telephone lines. Audio bridges tie all lines together. Meetings can be
conducted via audio conference. Preplanning is necessary which includes naming
a chair, setting an agenda, and providing printed materials to participants
ahead of time so that they can be reviewed.
Distance learning can be conducted by
audio conference. In fact, it is one of the most underutilized, yet cost
effective methods available to education. Instructors should receive training
on how to best utilize audio conferences to augment other forms of distance
learning.
Audiographics Teleconference: Uses narrowband telecommunications channels to transmit visual
information such as graphics, alpha-numerics, documents, and video pictures as
an adjunct to voice communication. Other terms are desk-top computer
conferencing and enhanced audio. Devices include electronic tablets/boards,
freeze-frame video terminals, integrated graphics systems (as part of personal
computers), Fax, remote-access microfiche and slide projectors, optical graphic
scanners, and voice/data terminals.
Audiographics can be used for meetings and distance learning.
Computer Teleconference: Uses telephone lines to connect two or more computers and modems.
Anything that can be done on a computer can be sent over the lines. It can be
synchronous or asynchronous. An example of an asychronous mode is electronic
mail. Using electronic mail (E-Mail), memos, reports, updates, newsletters can
be sent to anyone on the local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN).
Items generated on computer which are normally printed and then sent by facsimile
can be sent by E-Mail.
Video Teleconference: Combines audio and video to provide voice communications and video
images. Can be one-way video/two-way audio, or two-way video/two-way audio. It
can display anything that can be captured by a TV camera. The advantage is the
capability to display moving images. In two-way audio/video systems, a common
application is to show people which creates a social presence that resembles
face-to-face meetings and classes and enables participants to see the facial
expressions and physical demeanor of participants at remote sites. Graphics are
used to enhance understanding. There are three basic systems: freeze frame, compressed,
and full-motion video.
Teleconference and Teaching Learning Process
Students and instructors
are usually required to log on for a prescribed number of days during the week.
Interaction is a large component of the students' grades. Through computers, faculty, students and
administrators have easy access to one another as well as access to database
resources provided through libraries. The academic resources of libraries and
special resources can be accessed such as OCLC, ERIC, and Internet. Administrators can access student files,
retrieve institutional information from central repositories such as district
or system offices, government agencies, or communicate with one another. Other
resources can be created such as updates on state or federal legislation.
Students and instructors
are usually required to log on for a prescribed number of days during the week.
Interaction is a large component of the students' grades. Through computers, faculty, students and
administrators have easy access to one another as well as access to database
resources provided through libraries. The academic resources of libraries and
special resources can be accessed such as OCLC, ERIC, and Internet. Administrators can access student files,
retrieve institutional information from central repositories such as district
or system offices, government agencies, or communicate with one another. Other
resources can be created such as updates on state or federal legislation.
Video conferencing is an
effective way to use one teacher who teaches to a number of sites. It is very
cost effective for classes which may have a small number of students enrolled
at each site. In many cases, video conferencing enables the institution or a
group of institutions to provide courses which would be canceled due to low
enrollment or which could not be supported otherwise because of the cost of
providing an instructor in an unusual subject area. Rural areas benefit
particularly from classes provided through video conferencing when they work
with a larger metropolitan institution that has full-time faculty. Through
teleconferencing, institutions are able to serve all students equitably.
REFERENCE
Constitution and Convention of the
International Telecommunication Union, Annex, Geneva, 1992
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