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Last Modified: 5/9/08

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The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI), in cooperation with METNET-Video, VisionNet and PDF.gif EMET, is increasing the opportunities for professional development of Montana school staff and community members trough the use of on-site interactive video conferencing. OPI uses two PolyCom VSX 7000 video conferencing systems. They are located in Helena, Montana in the Department of Educational Services conference room at 1300 11th Avenue and in the Superintendent's conference room at 1227 11th Ave.

Calendar IconVideo Conference Calendar of Events MPEG MovieVideo-On-Demand How to use the PolyCom VSX 7000
Recently updated to show details on how to use the remote control, peripherals and how they interact.
PDF.gif K-12 Site Check List PDFQuick Tips for using the PolyCom VSX 7000 
PowerPoint 10 Do's and Don't's PDFGetting Started Guide for the PolyCom VSX 7000
Video Conferencing Tips for a Successful Meeting Video Conferencing Help Desk
Video Etiquette PDF IconSchool District Facilitators

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Video Etiquette

Good video conferencing etiquette is really just common courtesy and respect for the people in your meeting. Read through these tips for successful conferencing.

  • If you need to set up an Audio-Only conference call to run concurrently with the video conference, dialup participants at least one half hour prior to the Video conference.
  • Introduce all conference participants when the meeting starts.
  • Introduce yourself when you start speaking.
  • Make sure that you can see and hear the far-site participants.
  • Adjust your camera and microphone so that the far site can see and hear you.
  • Place the microphone between the monitor and the people closest to the monitor.
  • Avoid tapping on the microphone or rustling papers near the microphone.
  • Mute the microphone before moving it so that the far site doesn't hear you moving it.
  • Speak in your normal voice without shouting. It's human nature to shout across the water, but technology's got it covered!
  • In a multipoint call, mute your microphone when you are not speaking.

 

OPI Video Conference Help Desk

Help Desk

406-444-1626

Janet Andrew

 

Betsy Nordell

 

Project Team

 

Gale Kramlick

406-444-4411

Michael Hall

406-444-4422

Ron Lukenbill

406-444-2080

Steve Meredith

406-444-3563