Are we ready for Desktop Videoconferencing?

As bandwidth groups and computer processors become faster we have seen videoconferencing make its way to desktop providing administrators and teachers that opportunity to use IVC in new ways. Do you think Desktop IVC will take off or is this a fad that will be short lived?

Please share your thoughts. Why will this technology not take off or How can you see desktop IVC be used in our schools.

Video on Demand – Coming to a PC near you

During our presentation on Video On Demand we took a look at live streams, webcasts and subscription video content to your desktop. Now that our schools have the bandwidth to support browser based video our teachers have access to a wide range of video content that they can use to enhance their lessons. We looked at live programming from Viewstream, webcasts from the United Nations, Podcasts via iTunes and Subscription programming from Discovery and Safari. Did any of these standout at your favorites or show potential to use you your school?

Please share your thoughts on digital video with the group.