Category Archives: Techie Stuff

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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Behind the Scenes VC Tips and Tricks

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Janine Lim

As the school year winds down, I’ve been thinking about some of the strategies I use to make VCs as smooth as possible. Here are a couple of tips from a bridge control freak! Force Video When facilitating an ASK … Continue reading →

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TxDLA: Skype vs. Standards-based VC: The Showdown

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Janine Lim

Here are links and resources for my second TxDLA presentation today (Skype vs. Standards-Based VC: The Showdown): Powerpoint: Skype vs Standards Skype Resources Links: Authors: Skype an Author Network; TWICE ASK, Whirlidurb ASK, VC Content Providers (search author) Skype Content … Continue reading →

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Exciting Changes in the VC Industry

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Janine Lim

Did you see these blog posts yesterday? H.323 and Skype on the Blue Jeans Network (Thanks Wes for a great review!) LifeSize Enables Skype on the Passport (was hoping for this news after Logitech bought LifeSize) And, in other news: … Continue reading →

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What’s Up with SIP?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Janine Lim

So, have you seen the rumblings of using the SIP standard instead of H.323 in schools? I ran into this during Read Around the Planet. Some schools with TANDBERG installations on the east coast gave out their address to dial … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting a Timeout Problem

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Janine Lim

Ever had a videoconference drop after a consistent amount of time (i.e. 15 or 20 minutes) all the time? I have two districts struggling with this problem right now. How do YOU troubleshoot a time out problem? Here’s what I … Continue reading →

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Day 20: Why We Use Video Conferencing in K-12 Classrooms

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Janine Lim

This post continues our 20 Day Challenge to understand the technical aspects of videoconferencing, particularly the section on dialing. Each January, we write these 20 Day Video Conference Challenges to share our experiences with others. In the early days of … Continue reading →

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Day 19: Information to Keep By the Video Conference Unit

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Janine Lim

This post continues our 20 Day Challenge to understand the technical aspects of videoconferencing, particularly the section on dialing. Being organized and having quick access to critical information is essential to successful connections for teachers and students. Some of the … Continue reading →

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Day 18: Questions to Ask When Purchasing Video Conference Equipment

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Janine Lim

This post continues our 20 Day Challenge to understand the technical aspects of videoconferencing, particularly the section on dialing. First: Reseller Definition First, realize that Tandberg, Polycom and LifeSize generally do not sell directly to customers. They sell through resellers, … Continue reading →

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Day 17: Top 5 Basic Network Troubleshooting Tips

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Janine Lim

This post continues our 20 Day Challenge to understand the technical aspects of videoconferencing. No Internet, No Videoconference. A phrase we often say to the teachers and educators we support. So in today’s post, let’s look at some basic things … Continue reading →

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