Jefferson faculty have been able to use Pulse and customized instructional websites to deliver asynchronous learning sessions for years now. But sometimes you really want to take advantage of the unique interactions inherent to "real time" communication.
Recent improvements in compression technologies have finally permitted a satisfactory level of quality to streaming audio and video. After reviewing a few different technology solutions, AISR has selected Elluminate as our vendor for Internet-based video conferencing, also called "webcasting."
AISR is working with JMC's Department of Medicine to coordinate clerkship presentations originating on campus with our affiliate sites. This new service will increase the opportunities for communication between faculty and students at Jefferson and the faculty and students at our affiliate partners.
Participating in an Elluminate session is very easy. For presenters AISR Education Services has a short orientation to the system and can provide advice on optimizing media elements for use during the webcast. Session charges vary depending on the length, number of participants and camera operators needed.
Some key features of the Elluminate webcasting software are listed below. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities this exciting new service brings to Jefferson please contact us.
Webcasting via Elluminate provides:
- clear audio
- multimedia support (PowerPoint, QuickTime, Flash)
- a shareable whiteboard
- application sharing (participants do not need to have the same software installed as the presenter)
- instant polling
- text box for "chat" between all participants or privately
- compatibility with Windows, Mac and Unix platforms
- record and playback option
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