Web and Video Conferencing Solutions for SMU Faculty

Presented by: Blair SimmonsSMU Information Technology ServicesAugust 28, 2012

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Objectives

1. Identify practical uses for video communication technologies in academia

2. Explore video and web conferencing options available to SMU faculty members

3. Establish technological maturity and user proficiency with communication platforms

Practical Applications• Bridging the Distance between

Campuses• Face-to-Face meetings with

colleagues and students• Online Education• Partnership Collaboration

Challenges1. Technology2. People3. Protocols

Cisco TelePresence• Formerly “Tandberg”• Ideal for converging

multiple meeting spaces• Highest quality video

and audio• Connect with groups in

learning centers, Sutter Health, and education partners worldwide

SMU Telepresence System Upgrades: 2012 - 2013

• High definition video• Conference scheduling in Outlook• “One button to push”• Remote administration of every

video conference room location• Coming to the Bechtel Room in

2013

Microsoft Lync 2010

• Ideal for face-to-face, screen-to-screen, and chat collaboration with colleagues

• Use for ad-hoc or Outlook scheduled online meetings with one or many co-workers

Microsoft Lync 2010: Pro’s and Con’s

1) Requires installed software for presenters and collaborators

2) Other attendees can access meetings through a web browser – (MS Silverlight Plug-in required)

3) Fully integrated audio and video – no phone required4) Accessible through the internet, office locations, and the

SMU_LAWN Wireless networks.5) No per-session cost6) Sessions can be initiated by any faculty or staff member7) Limited feature support for Mac and mobile8) Displays only one attendee video at a time9) Guest access available to students and non-SMU

community members

Microsoft Lync 2010:Features

• Outlook Integration• “Presence”• IM/Chat• Voice, Web, and Video Conferencing• Document and screen sharing• Remote control• Polls• Whiteboard

Cisco WebEx

• Ideal for virtual classroom and synchronous online learning scenarios

• Use for online lectures featuring guest presenters or heavy collaboration activity by students

Cisco WebEx:Pro’s and Con’s

1) Fully Web-based (browser plug-in required)2) Requires direct-dial phone accessibility3) Significant per-session cost4) Sessions must be initiated by an administrator5) Excellent support for Mac and mobile6) Displays multiple attendee video at a time7) Accessible by any invitee8) Recordable; recordings are internet accessible

for a fee

Cisco WebEx:Features

• IM/Chat• Voice, Web, and Video Conferencing• Simultaneous view of up to six

participants• Screen sharing• Remote control• Polls• Whiteboard• Raise Hand

Demonstrations

Evolution of Web Conferencing at SMU

1. Building the Infrastructure2. Developing Test Cases3. End User Upgrades4. Faculty Proficiency Development5. Integration into Curriculum

Questions