TELE – CONFERENCING
Presented By,
Sreeja.C
Department of Physical Science
Introduction
Tele – conferencing is essentially a alive interactive audio, video or
audio-video meeting that ensures between two or more participants
who are at different places. Here participants communicative via
telecommunicating networks using their tablets, mobile phones,
laptops, computers and specially designed tech- enabled meeting
rooms.
Types of Teleconferencing
Audio Teleconference
Audio Graphics Teleconference
Computer Teleconference
Audio-Video Teleconference
Audio Teleconference
This is also called conference calling.
Participants links vis telephone lines.
Meeting can be conducted via audio
conference.
Distance learning can be conducted by audio
conference.
Audio Graphics Teleconference
This telecommunication channels transit visual
information such as graphics, documents and video
pictures as an help to voice communication.
This type of communication is useful for meetings and
distance learning.
Computer Teleconference
Here telephone lines are connected with two or more
computers. Anything that can be done on a computer can be
sent over the lines. Using electronic mail (Email) memos,
reports, letters, lessons can be sent to anyone on the local area
network (LAN) or wide area Network (WAN). Items generated by
computer which are normally in printed form are sent by Email.
Computer conferencing is an emerging area for distance
education. Students receive texts and work books via E-mail.
Students download these files and use for further study.
Audio – Video Teleconference
Voice communication and video images are used for
conferences. It can display anything that can be
captured by a TV camera. Here you can see and hear
person on a television monitor. Participants face-to-
face meeting enables to see the facial expressions and
physical behaviour of participants at remote sites
Graphics are used to enhance understanding.
Video conferenceing is an effective way to use one
teacher two teaches to a number of sites. Video
conferencing maximizes efficiency because it provides
a way to meet the sevral groups in different locations
at the same time.
Tools needed for video teleconferencing
To set started with video teleconferencing and connect your sites,
you need the following few things.
1. A desktop computer, laptop or smart phone
2. An internet connection
3. A microphone and webcam
4. An external speaker
5. Video telecommunication software
Computer Teleconference
Advantages of Teleconferencing
1. Save time
2. Save on travel expenses
3. Efficient record keeping
4. Cut conference costs
5. Reliability
6. Services
1. Saves Time
The most important advantages of Teleconferencing is time
saving. It is possible to hold the meeting on a very short notice.
In addition there is no time spent to travel to the venue of the
meeting as all meetings are held through internet and
computers.
2. Save on travel expenses
Now a days travel costs can be quite significant.
Teleconferencing removes the need to travel and
saves huge money.
3. Efficient Record Keeping
One of the main advantage of Teleconferencing is efficient
meeting record keeping. Computer devices are able to record
keep every details of the meeting. Teleconferencing also makes
it very easy to retrieve this data in the future and make
references whenever necessary.
4. Cut conference costs
There are many costs to hold a meeting. Hiring avenue
buying food and refreshments etc. associated with any
meeting. Teleconferencing removes all these costs as no
such arrangements need to be made.
5. Reliability
Teleconferencing is one of the most reliable ways of holding
meeting. Due to advancement in technology, teleconferencing
channels are today much more stable. It is also very secure
mode of communication where the safety of data as well as
privacy is guaranteed.
6. Services
Health care management, Business, Education, International
conference and on line interviews are held using
Teleconferencing.
Conclusion
It is a cost effective and productive technology that
improves communication between individuals who are
located in different parts of the world.
