Category Archives: Desktop VC

The Problem with Free

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Janine Lim

As you know, I keep processing Skype vs. H.323 and other ramifications and changes in the videoconference world. One thing I’ve been thinking about is how stable and sustainable a videoconference cart is. Our Polycom Viewstations from 1999 are for … Continue reading →

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Multifunction Devices & Classroom Videconferencing

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Janine Lim

Recently, I read this post on the Radvision blog about multi-funtion devices vs. single-function devices. While Sagee was focusing on the Flip camera vs. the iPhone and other Smartphone, I couldn’t help but think about classroom videoconferencing. Single Device Would … Continue reading →

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Cameras for Desktop Videoconferencing

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Janine Lim

Yesterday I had a couple of excellent meetings with our district tech directors. We were discussing bringing desktop videoconferencing to our classrooms with interactive whiteboards or even just projectors to use as classroom based videoconferencing. We had a great discussion … Continue reading →

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Monster Mayhem, Tornado Warnings, and More

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Janine Lim

Today was our first day of this year’s Monster Mayhem with Whirlidurb and Dallas. We had a busy, but learning-filled day! In addition to our monsters, we also had classes participating in the TWICE ASK programs on bullying with author … Continue reading →

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I Have a Dream: Giving VC to People Off My Network

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Janine Lim

I have a dream! I want to give a login to my (as yet undetermined) desktop videoconferencing solution to an author in her home so she can talk to my students. I want to give a login to a guest … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Desktop Videoconferencing

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Janine Lim

Last week I taught 3 sessions of Skype for the first time. I found it fascinating and want to share some of the comments and reactions from my teachers. What I Covered An intro to how Skype is used in … Continue reading →

Posted in Desktop VC, Skype | 6 Comments

Results from Australia Desktop Videoconferencing Project Group

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Janine Lim

I learned from a post on the Megaconference listserv about this work that was just completed in Australia. Quoting their website: The Desktop Video Project Group (DVPG) was formed to evaluate desktop based video conferencing solutions to be used in … Continue reading →

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Learning about Skype Policies from a Pro

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Janine Lim

Today in the SIG IVC open house, I had a nice long chat with Joan Roehre from WI who is running Wisconsin HistoryMystery via Skype, connecting students in Guatemala to students in the U.S. and many more cool VCs. Here … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Polycom CMA Desktop

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Janine Lim

This post continues the journey to figure out how to get videoconferencing in the 21st century classrooms in our county. Remember my original vision from 2008 as well. The other tool that is really catching my attention is Polycom’s CMA … Continue reading →

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Conflicting Thoughts About Desktop VC in the Classroom

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Janine Lim

I have to say that I’m still conflicted about this desktop VC thing – trying to get desktop videoconferencing to work on an interactive whiteboard installation. HD Large Monitor After the installation of the LifeSize cart last week, I keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Desktop VC, Skype, Techie Stuff | 11 Comments