Two-way video conferencing is the ability for people to have video meetings or educational sessions using either the internet or high speed phone lines. These sessions use the transmission of two-way video and audio. Ashland video conferencing units only transmit using IP Technology.
Ashland University has several video conferencing facilities available for faculty and staff. Below is a list of facilities and capabilities:
| Room | System | Facilities |
| ON CAMPUS SITES | ||
Patterson 303 |
Tandberg |
Can host up to 12 people; has access to computer, VCR/ DVD, and document camera |
Patterson 100 |
Tandberg |
Can host up to 6; limited AV support |
| Schar 138 | Polycom | Can host up to 90; full featured AV support – computer, document camera, DVD/VCR, multiple cameras, audience microphones Can link to multiple sites |
Schar 220 |
Polycom |
Can host up to 12 comfortably, has access to computer, DVD/VCR Can link to multiple sites |
OFF CAMPUS SITES |
||
Elyria (LCCC) |
Tandberg |
(Must arrange with LCCC) |
Columbus |
Polycom |
Can host up to 20; has access to computer, DVD/VCR, and document camera |
Cleveland |
Polycom |
Can host up to 10; limited AV support |
Stark |
Polycom |
Can host up to 15; has access to computer, DVD/VCR, and document camera |
You can use the video conferencing systems to talk to other “in-house” sites or, with some minor arrangements, can connect to sites outside the Ashland network.
Who do I contact to arrange my video conference?
Thomas L. Kemp M.A.
Director of Instructional Support
(419)289-5782
tkemp@ashland.edu
FAQ
What is the Quality?
Since the video signal is being sent over the internet, the video quality does not equal broadcast television. Ashland Uses a Bridget Server for Data Sharing. You must have a computer in a classroom in addition to a Polycom or Tandberg Codec in order to see any computer image.
The Bridgit software can be downloaded at http://bridgit.ashland.edu
To learn more about formatting your PowerPoint slides for videoconferencing, check out this document: Graphic Guidelines
How many sites can I connect to?
Currently, we can connect to up 3 other sites outside the origination site. To connect with more will mean using a commercial video bridge. This will incur costs which should be covered by the department.
Ashland University has the ability to stream a live event or class to your computer using Mediasite Technology. To see if capturing and streaming your event or class with Mediasite will work better than a video conference, please fill out a Mediasite Request form. This is quickly becoming the prefured way of doing distance learning.