Polycom Video Conferencing system

Definition: Polycom telepresence solutions is video conferencing system enable people in different locations to collaborate face-to-face as if they were in the same room
Advantage:- enable people in different locations to collaborate face-to-face as if they were in the same room.- improve productivity,- accelerate decision making- deliver competitive advantages- reducing the need to travel
Type of VC in Polycom:1. Video Conferencing for conference rooms· From Entry level to Performance, Polycom Conference Room Solutions encompass a range of offerings to meet the needs of any meeting room, from small offices to large boardrooms and auditoriums.· Polycom Conference Room Solutions are designed for optimal face-to-face communications and enhance the experience of meeting over video conferencing such that each meeting is seamless and integrated.2. Video Conferencing for individual offices · Polycom has the right video conferencing solutions to meet any unique requirements of the office environment.· The Polycom VSX3000 delivers an integrated high quality video conference solution perfect for executive suites and remote offices. The VSX3000 extends the conference room to the personal office environment and doubles as a PC display when not in use in a video call.· The Polycom V500 provides personal video calling within any type of office – including those who work from home- simply plug the system into your high speed broadband network, connect to any size television display and start the video call.3. Video Conferencing for the desktop· The Polycom PVX personal video conferencing solution delivers business quality desktop video conferencing from the convenience of your PC.· The Polycom PVX extends the ultimate Polycom video conferencing experience to your PC and webcam with the first software application ever offered. The Polycom PVX works in conjunction with your PC and USB camera to provide the highest quality video and audio experience in the industry. Add the Polycom PVX to your PC and within minutes you'll be talking, via video, to customers and colleagues around the world. The Polycom PVX solution is an easy way to communicate face-to-face from your office, from your home or on the road.
Capabilities of Polycom:1. High Definition - Experience Ultimate HD· The Polycom HDX 9004 and 9002 offer the highest level of audio and video performance. Whatever your application, UltimateHD from Polycom starts with the performance of Polycom’s high definition video codecs.· Experience UltimateHD for yourself, take a look at the professional integrator’s choice for UltimateHD, the Polycom HDX 9004 and the Polycom HDX 9002.2. Conferencing Network Solutions· Polycom simplifies the conferencing experience by providing a platform that was designed from the outset to deliver a full range of multi-media services over disparate networks. This enables users to be presented with consistent, repeatable and easy-to-use conference features, regardless of endpoint device or whether they are connecting via audio or video over PSTN, ISDN, IP (H.323 or SIP) networks.· The Network Conferencing solutions include all the components required to have a complete integrated conferencing solution for an enterprise.These components include:o MCUs - ReadiConvene and MGC-25o Conferencing Scheduling and Management - ReadiManagero Advanced Gatekeeper - PathNavigatoro Conferencing Reording and archival - ReadiRecorder and RSS-20003. Camera Control Systems· Vaddio provides camera control systems and specialty cameras used in conferencing and the presentation industry. The products include some of the most unique camera control products and specialty cameras that can be integrated into any conferencing and presentation room.· The products include hands free presenter camera controls for various applications.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

A Visit To CET Video-Conferencing Room In SQU
In 13/10/2008 we have visited the video conferencing room in SQU. They use the Tandberg video conferencing system. Tandberg system provide the whole solution to establishing video conference. It can be two or multiple users at the same time. Like other video conference tools, it depend on the IP address. This room has designed to avoid the audio destruction and echo.Msr. Humaid AL-Hanaai from CET have made a quick conference to other room at squ. They use LCD projector to display the video conference and plasma screen to display the current room pictures. Each student have a laptop computer which is connected to the system. The teacher have the opportunity to choose what to display the power point presentation, student computer, video from the room , user video or even more than one thing at the same time.
Sultan Qaboos University have been experiencing this technology to receive a real time lecture from Curia. Also in medicine department they benefit from this technology for sharing and receiving a surgery operations. So, it is possible to use the video conferencing system to provide DE courses in SQU but I don’t think it will be a possibility to provide a whole program in distance.

ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY Library to support student- content interaction

• The purpose of the Library’s collection is to support AU courses and programs, and is used by AU students, faculty, and staff for reference and research purposes.
• The Library’s collection houses more than 130,000 items, more than 750 periodicals, and numerous audio-visual resources.
• More than 40 databases, some of which include the full text of selected articles, can be accessed through the Library’s web site.
• Selected Internet sites may be accessed through the Library’s web site.

CORE SERVICES
• You may borrow materials from the AU Library.
• You may search AUCAT (the library catalogue) and other information resources on the AU Library web site.
• You may expect Library instruction and research assistance.
• You may request interlibrary loan (ILL) for journal articles.
• AU Library will strive to provide comparable library services to AU students outside of Canada.

RENEWING MATERIALS
• Normally, materials may be renewed twice, unless the material is requested by another user.

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES
• Photocopies of journal articles and sections from reference works are provided for students.
• Requests for photocopies of journal articles must include a complete bibliographic citation (author, title of article, name of journal, volume and issue number, year of publication, and page numbers).

DELIVERY OF MATERIALS
• Materials are normally sent to your mailing address, with a pre-addressed mail card for return of the materials to the AU Library.
• You may request delivery and return of Library materials at one of the AU Learning Centres in Calgary or
Edmonton, Alberta.
• Special delivery or courier delivery may be requested (at your expense).

AUCAT GATEWAY
• AUCAT (the library system) is more than a catalogue of library holdings. It also provides access to databases and links to selected Internet sites.
• You may search the catalogue of library holdings by author, subject, title, keyword, or call number.
• You may request and renew library materials.
• You may connect to databases listed on the Library’s web page.
• You may connect to Internet sites that have been selected and linked to. Online search examples are provided.
• You may connect to and search other library catalogues.

The Library Gateway is web-based. However, the library catalogue of holdings may be searched using
telnet. The telnet address is aupac.lib.athabascau.ca and the login is library.
.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL)
You may request ILL service for journal articles if there is sufficient time and a complete bibliographic
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
• An increasing number of information resources are available through AU Library web pages. Some of
these resources are acquired by a subscription or license and are available to AU students, faculty,
and staff.
• When accessing journal databases be prepared to enter your name and AU student/library number.
RECIPROCAL PROGRAMS
AU Library participates in a number of programs which provide for reciprocal borrowing privileges for
AU faculty, staff, and students. Information about these programs is available on the AU Library web
site, or by contacting the Library Information Desk.

Athabasca University

Athabasca University Provide different fees program for Students who live Outside of Canada. One of these programs is Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems Degree (4 years—120 credits).

· Regulations
Offered by Athabasca University's School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS), the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems program (BSc CIS) is designed for students who wish to be applications-oriented and use computers in business, education, and other application areas for processing, utilization and management of information.
Athabasca University will not grant credit for individual computer science courses that were completed more than five years ago unless students can supply evidence of employment indicating they are current in a computer science-related field/profession.

Degree Requirements:
Total credits in the program
120

Core Course Requirements (57 credits)
ADMN 233
Writing in Organizations
(3)
COMP 200
Introduction to Computing and InformationSystems
(3)
COMP 268
Introduction to Computer Programming (Java)
(3)
COMP 272
Data Structures (Java)
(3)
COMP 314
Computer Organization
(3)
COMP 347
Computer Networks 1
(3)
COMP 361
System Analysis and Design
(3)
COMP 378
Introduction to Database Management
(3)
COMP 495
Computer and Information Systems Projects I
(3)
ENGL 255
Introductory Composition
(3)
MATH 209
Finite Mathematics
(3)
MATH 215
Introduction to Statistics or

MATH 216
Computer-Oriented Approach to Statistics
(3)
MATH 265
Introduction to Calculus I
(3)
MATH 270
Linear Algebra I
(3)
MATH 309
Discrete Mathematics
(3)
MGSC 405
Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making
(3)
ORGB 364
Organizational Behaviour
(3)
PHIL 333
Professional Ethics or

PHIL 371
Ethics, Science, Technology, and the Environment
(3)
SCIE 326
Scientific Reasoning
(3)

and the following
Computer Science (COMP) or Computers and Management Information Systems (CMIS) courses at the 300 level.
(15)

Computer Science (COMP) courses at the 400 level.
(18)



· Examples of interaction techniques in
Athabasca University

1) Learner-learner interaction
a. AUSU PEER SUPPORT OPTIONS:
i. AUSU Discussion Forums:
A great place to get in touch with other AU students. It is also a great place to read about students' experiences with AU courses, or just to talk about what interests you.
ii. Chat Room:
Allows you to talk to other AU students or student councilors in real time. AUSU Councilors often schedule chat times to be available for student questions.
iii. AUSU Student Clubs:
Allow students with similar interests to come together for support and fun. Each club has a website with information of interest to members, and a private discussion forum where most interaction takes place.
iv. AUSU website: if the students have any trouble or want to discuss with others in the same courses they could join (AUSU website). It allows students to post and view messages to the bulletin board and Study Buddy Board and to participate in the online chat and course evaluation

2) Learner-content interaction
1. Ask AU: To answer FAQ
2. Free publishing:
· AUSU News: These services tell the member information about what happens at AUSU by sending mails to students once or twice a year.
· AUSU Handbook/Planner: Available for AU undergraduate members giving them general information about the studying and learning in the AUSU
3. AUSU Advocacy: provides advocacy for all AU students in two distinct ways:
Individual Student Advocacy: this service support student if they have any concern or feedback about things such as: course problems, academic or exam fees, tutor concerns or commendations, new course suggestions, or any ideas that will improve your academic experience overall, by only email.
External, or Group Advocacy