Video Conferencing

Above: Flash Meeting VC using a webcam

E2BN's VC services are part of a wider National Education Network for VC. E2BN's services include provision of a core VC network with solutions suitable for whole class teaching and low-cost, entry level solutions suitable for one to one communications. In addition E2BN provdes support on the use of VC in the classroom and curriculum.

Access to high quality VC Network:

This network allows free IP Video calls between any suitably equipped site on the network. The services allow you to make:

• Point to point calls - calls between two VC units
• Multipoint calls - calls between three or more units
• Scheduled calls - to ensure a call is made at the appropriate time
• Access to international resources of museums, galleries, libraries, universities and colleges are accessible via the Janet Video Conferencing Service  

 Advice on equipment purchase room layout and use

E2BN has a contract for the VC Network management with Videonations who, along with Internet Video Communications, have a framework contract to supply VC equipment and services to schools in our region. If you have purchased equipment from one of these suppliers and need assistance with using the E2BN and JVCS Video services then please contact them for support.

 Flashmeeting:

Flashmeeting is a low-cost, entry level Video Conferencing system developed by the Open University. While not suitable for many to many conferences it is an excellent introduction to VC requiring few technical resources to set up and can be used for face to face meetings with multiple participants and for remote presenter to classroom situations. E2BN has a dedicated Flashmeeting server installed in the Core which is available for all schools in the region to use. Go to the Flashmeeting site for more information.