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What is it? • Sharing audio and
video live between two or more people
• May contain one-to-one (or one-to-many) interaction.
• Examples: Skype, Hangouts, FaceTime
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Uses of Video Chats
• Study Groups
• Catching up
• Public addresses/speeches
• Band practice
• Working on assignments
• The cloud’s the limit
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Advantages
• Saves time/money on commuting
• Share documents and files
• Record and keeps track of conversation
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Challenges • Connectivity
• Technical errors
• Finances
• Miscommunication
• Technologically impaired
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Privacy Issues
• Whatever you write/say can be accessible by the company
• No control over “other-end,” can make obscene gestures or say obscene things
• Problem when using video chat in crowded places
• Bystanders can hear/see
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