video conferencing

AV
Phone: x2912
Email: mgraves@nmu.edu
Address: 111A LRC (near Starbucks)

Hardware

LCD Projector (high definition)
This item projects high resolution widescreen stills and motion video from the user's laptop computer and media player.
Microphone (conference)
This item allows more than one person to be recorded at the same time without the microphone having to move about.
Microphone (lecture hall)
This item allows for the user to be heard over a robust sound system for a large audience.
Visual Presenter / Document Camera
Very similar to a document camera, this camera captures high definition quality still and motion video digitally. Great for displaying 3D objects. Comes with SD memory card.
Webcam
This equipment connects to your computer and allows you to capture digitally pictures and motion video. Some webcams have built-in microphones.

Software

Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is software used to create information and general presentations, online training materials, web conferencing, learning modules, and user desktop sharing. The product is entirely Adobe Flash based. All meeting workspaces are organized into 'pods'; with each pod performing a specific role (i.e. chat, whiteboard, note, etc.). Adobe Connect is web-based and cross platform; it runs through a web browser and the Flash plug-in, which are both standard on NMU laptops. A free add-in is needed to do some functions, but to install it you just need to click "yes" when prompted to install it. It will then install in just a few seconds - no trip to the Help Desk needed.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Create dynamic digital slide shows.
Skype
Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing.