As
part of a Forest Service purchase, NAFRI now has a Video Tele-Conferencing
(VTC) system for your use. This system was recently certified by AT&T
to connect to other AT&T Certified Non-Forest Service VTC systems. It
was used during the 2008 course season to conduct a type of Distance Learning
called Video Tele-Training (VTT). .
Capabilities
1. Any VTC system is comprised of Two-Way-Video
and Two-Way-Audio.
2. Multiple VTC participant sites can
be presented at the same time or the system can switch automatically to which
ever site is talking.
3. We can connect to multiple VTC uses.
(More than four sites must be coordinated through the VTC Service Desk (VTC
Service Desk contact information is listed below))
4. This VTC system can connect to other
Non-Forest Service VTC systems providing they are certified by AT&T. These
connections must be coordinated through the VTC Service Desk. (VTC
Service Desk contact information is listed below)
5. A Laptop computer can be connected
to the system to present PowerPoint slides or short video clips to the VTC
participants. Please click on the link for special requirements for
creating PowerPoint Slides for use in a VTC.
6. A DVD/VCR can be connected to the system
to present video.
7. A telephone conferencing system can
be used in conjunction with this VTC system.
8. The NAFRI VTC system can be utilized
in anyone of its rooms.
9. The
VTC can be used in the NAFRI’ Sonoran Auditorium and the VTC screen
can be projected onto the auditorium large projection screen.
Distance Education/Learning
This VTC system can be used in a Video Tele-Training
(VTT) mode where the instructor and students are at separate geographical locations. This
has the obvious advantage of saving travel time and cost of either the instructor
or the students. If you are interested in learning more about using this
VTC system for VTT please contact a NAFRI Course Coordinator or the NAFRI Instructional
Systems Specialist, Michael Williams at 520-799-8770 or mikewilliams@fs.fed.us
VTC Service Desk Contact information:
(503) 808-2152.
Schedule a VTC Session with NAFRI
If you are an instructor and wish to use the NAFRI VTC system in a VTT
mode, please contact the Course Coordinator and ask them to contact the
NAFRI AV Department for scheduling.
Future Improvements:
The Forest Service plans on adding the capability to
use the VTC system itself to make a telephone conference connection.
Plans
are being developed to fully integrate this VTC system in the Video and
Audio Systems here are NAFRI.
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