How the K-12 Community can use Internet2 Video

Conferencing

Dr Bob DixonChief Research EngineerOARnet and Ohio State University

Jonathan TymanManager, Digital Video Internet2

Internet2 Fall Member MeetingK20 Advisory CommitteeAustin, TexasSept 27, 2004

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What is the Internet2 Commons?

The Internet2 Video Conferencing Service

Provides Multipoint video conferencesProvides streaming and recording of video conferences

Provides firewall and NAT circumvention assistance

Provides equipment advice and technical assistance

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Special Internet2 Commons Events

Megaconference (K12 is welcome)

http://www.megaconference.orgMegaconference Junior (K12 exclusively)

http://megaconferencejr.cciu.orgKeystone Conference (K12 exclusively)

http://www.keystoneconference.org

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How can K12 Schools use the Commons?

Step 1. Get connected to Internet2; usually via a statewide network SEGP agreement.

Step 2. Learn all about the Commons, by reading the website: http://commons.internet2.edu

Step 3. Learn all about H.323 video conferencing, by reading the ViDe Videoconferencing Cookbook, especially the K12 section. http://www.videnet.gatech.edu/cookbook/

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Step 4. Decide what organization will join the Commons (individual school, school district, state network, etc).

Step 5. Appoint a Commons Site Coordinator for the above organization.

Step 6. Have the Site Coordinator attend a Commons training class, or self-certify.

How can K12 Schools use the Commons? (continued)

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Step 7. Your organization fills out the Commons application form on the web pages. The cost is $2000/year, which provides 300 port-hours.

Step 8. Start using the service by filling out conference request forms on the web pages.

How can K12 Schools use the Commons? (continued)

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Who can I conference with?

Anyone in the world who has H.323 video conferencing capability.

They need not be on Internet2.

They need not be Commons members.

Your conference can include as many locations as you wish.

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When do I NOT use the Commons?

When there are only two locations in a conference.

When you are using other video technologies, such as ISDN or ATM, unless your organization provides a gateway, or you hire a Commons-recommended gateway.

When you have limited available bandwidth or equipment at your location to enable adequate-quality video conferencing.

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Why would I use the Commons?

It provides access to any internet location and video resource in the world.

It provides much higher video quality than the default internet.

It enables you to become part of the global education community.

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Megaconference VI

Dr. Bob DixonChief Research Engineer

OARNet Ohio State University

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The Megaconference is

World’s largest Internet videoconference.

EVERYONE is invited.

H.323 Standard

A professional conference with no central location.

Fully interactive

The speakers and audiences are distributed

throughout the world.

Worldwide network of Multipoint Control Units, cascaded together.

A test of and a push for the state of the art.

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Megaconference VI

Dec 9, 2004 - All Over the World

Theme – Let’s Talk: Global Communications Innovation Participatory Videoconferencing

Registration Opens – Oct 8, 2004

Deadline for presentation proposals: Oct 29, 2004

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New Features This year

Special Emphasis on Interactive Presentations

Simultaneous Multiple Locations

Audience Participation

Take Advantage of New Technologies

SIP Gateway

Fast Software Endpoints

Encouragement of K-12 Presenters

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For More Information

See http://www.megaconference.org

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