1	Interactive Basic Training for Faculty & Staff A presentation by John Reeg for Western Washington University
2	Agenda Introductions Basic ITV Terminology Basic Components of an IVC System Operational Basics Presentation Basics Basic Support Troubleshooting Basics Summary
3	A. Introductions A Brief Background Purpose of Training Expected Objectives or Outcomes
4	B. Basic IVC Technology IVC – TV versus ITV versus IVC Point 2 Point (P2P) versus Multipoint (MP) Bandwidth = speed of call Types of calls – IP(H.323) versus ISDN(H.320) K-20 KOORS People + Content
5	C. Basic Components of your IVC System Monitor and/or Projector Endpoint or IVC device Polycom VSX7000s (Camera and Codec) Handheld Remote Cabling/Wires Microphone & computer interface cables Power & Network connections Make sure you plug network cable into specifically assigned wall jacks. Visual Concert Can use for Doc Camera & Laptop integration Has connections for VGA/Audio in, VGA out to LCD projector, Audio/video out to remote site and provide Internet connectivity for laptop as well. Document Camera Capabilities Explain alternative to using Document Camera
6	D. Operational Basics Prior to IVC session: Booking/Scheduling of appropriate resources Equipment/staff/room, MCU versus P2P What is? KOCO KORRS Use of checklist
7	E. Presentation Basics How do I use technology effectively? Lecture versus Interactivity Use of facilitators and/or moderators Disseminating documents for use in class in advance via email, etc. Use of variety of media sources Use of VCR tapes, CD, DVD etc Make sure equipment is connected properly! Apply similar rules with respect to font/text size when using document camera as when doing PowerPoint presentations (20 point font minimum). If not possible, be sure to use zoom feature to make font/text larger for students to clearly see! Always test use of other media sources in ADVANCE to conducting actual class!
8	Make it Work for Video Start with the rules for good presentations No more than five points per slide Strong contrast between text and background Use color and images to clarify, not distract Simple is good!
9	Things are Different for Video-conferencing Make things really big Never go lower than 20 point font size! Use simple fonts Avoid tricky builds for text Don’t get too close to the bottom or sides!
10	What’s Wrong with this Slide? I have a lot to say I think it’s all really important I don’t want to leave anything out I think you’ll understand better if I list every detail that I can imagine on the subject, down to the last possible point I think I’m running out of space so I’ll make the font smaller to fit in the last phrase
11	Sample Font Sizes 32 point font 28 point font 24 point font 20 point font 18 point font 12 point font When showing text with any application (Word, Excel, PPT, or document camera always consider size of fonts or text!!!! If trying to show a web page, consider resizing view size of web page within browser settings!
12	F. Basic Support Basic Support Always check all wiring and cabling connections prior to session, especially if system has been moved! Check monitor &/or projector settings Make sure correct video resource is chosen Set up for Picture-in-Picture (PIP) or dual monitors for separate local/remote views and or local computer display using Visual Concert If using Visual Concert check display settings for “People + Content” settings.
13	G. Troubleshooting Basics Common Issues: No network connection - is cable plugged in? Can’t Connect - wrong# Poor Video quality – Did they select right speed? Wrong call type - ISDN instead of H.323 (IP)? No video – check right Monitor video input source, Polycom camera source & VGA toggle buttons if using laptop No audio – check mute settings & TV and/or Polycom volume.
14	H. Summary Online References Etiquette and Tips for Videoconferencing Bad PowerPoint Presentations Teaching or Presenting via IVC Different orientation modules for conducting effective IVC sessions! Remember: Best teaching methodology is in using as many different instructional technology resources as possible (ie: IVC, email, chat, Blackboard or other online tools) along with on-site visitations. Want More information? Contact me @ 425-259-8608 or john.reeg@uceverett.org