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Alternatives to
Travel for Conferencing or Meetings:
Available
Audio and Video Conference Services at UW-La Crosse
WisLine
– an audio only
bridging/conferencing service that allows audio conferences via the standard
telephone. This service allows three to 156 participants to dial in from any
location that has a telephone. The
cost is ten cents per minute per line plus the long distance call to Madison.
Users may schedule a conference by calling 608-262-0753,
Instructional Communications Services, Madison.
http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wisline/wlabout.htm
for additional information
WisLineWeb
– combines the use of a web browser to share visuals (documents, PowerPoint
presentations etc.) in real time, with the audio conferencing capabilities of
WisLine. WisLineWeb sessions for one or two people can be held anywhere there is
access to both a telephone line and a data connection.
Group meetings can be arranged in rooms 102 and 104 Wing or in 345 Morris
Hall. The cost is $12/hour per
location plus the long distance phone call.
http://www.uwex.edu/ics/wlweb/index.html
for additional information Contact the DE
Technology Manager at 785-8049 for scheduling assistance.
ISDN
– allows real time two-way audio and video interaction and uses switched
digital telephone lines to connect to any site within the state or world with
similar technology. ISDN videoconferencing units are very common in both
businesses and educational institutions.
These conferences can take place in 102 and 104 Wing or in 345 Morris
Hall. Facilities are also available in the HSC.
(Line charges apply - $22/hour in state plus bridging charges if more
than two sites participate)
Contact the DE Technology Manager at 785-8049 for scheduling assistance.
IP
(H.323) Videoconferencing
– is real time audio and video conferencing over the Internet.
A connection can be established in rooms 102 and 104 Wing or in 345
Morris Hall. We also have two smaller
conferencing facilities perfect for meetings. Bridging (MCU) facilities
are available supporting up to 24 connection. IP video equipment is
available at distant sites such as UW-EC, UW-SP and the Pyle Center in Madison.
This can be an affordable alternative to other technologies as there are
no line charges. Contact the
DE Technology Manager at 785-8049 for scheduling assistance.
Desktop (H.323) Videoconferencing - Contact the
DE Technology Manager at 785-8049 for scheduling assistance.