Topic outline

  • Module 1: What is Tele-Conferencing?

    This module describes what Tele-conferencing is and how to navigate the platform as different users.

    • Teleconference sessions enable a live interactive video and audio internet-base channel for participants to communicate, collaborate, teach and learn. These participants fall into two uniquie groups - moderator(s) and guest(s). 

      A typical teleconference session consists of a moderator, or moderators, and a number of guest users.  The key distinction here is that a user with a moderator role leads and manages the teleconferencing session; the moderator can modify session configurations - for example: record the live session, disable audio of all guests, etc - and also present slides or supporting documents to support an instructor-led virtual engagement. 


      Benefits of Tele-Conferencing

      Tele-conferencing allows for collaboration between groups of users. For example, an instructor can share a live powerpoint presentation with participants for an engaging learning session. Some additional benefits include:

      • Video conferencing
      • Audio Conferencing
      • Screen Sharing Solution
      • External Video Sharing Solution
      • Document Sharing Solution - powerpoint, word, excel, etc.
      • Live Polling option
      • Moderated Sessions including breakout rooms.

      Some example tele-conferencing software include:

      • Big Blue Button
      • Zoom
      • GotoMeeting
      • WebEX
      • Google Meet
      • Microsoft Team