Video Conferencing and Its Impact on Both Culture and the Individual
Video conferencing is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies that allows two or more participants from different locations to interact via two-way communication through the transfer of video and audio data. Video conferencing can be used for social networking, educational purposes and is commonly used in business organization settings. This medium of communication is rapidly growing, and there have been signs of both positive and negative impacts on culture and individuals.
First, we will discuss the social benefits of video conferencing. I know many would think, “Why would having a meeting be consider a social event?” Video conferencing is not just for having meetings. It allows you to talk to long distance family members and friends in different locations, as if you were right there. You are able to see their surroundings and it is always better to put a voice with a face. It also allows you to do computer sharing and provides other useful tools to make your experience even more worth wild.
A commonly used web based host is Skype. Skype is a free online software application that enables you to make both voice calls and video calls over the internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free but there is a fee, if you plan to call a landline phone. In order to enjoy Skype, you need: either a computer or mobile device that is enables the Skype application, access to a high, quality internet connection and available space on your hard drive to download the software. A webcam or camera phone is highly recommended so that the users are able to see each other.
One of the benefits of Skype is that you get the illusion of communicating face to face with the other users. I am a customer of Skype and I love it. I get a notification that someone is on Skype and with the click of a button, I’m calling my friend, who goes to school to school hundreds of miles away, and can have a conversation as if we were in the same room. I have that
First, we will discuss the social benefits of video conferencing. I know many would think, “Why would having a meeting be consider a social event?” Video conferencing is not just for having meetings. It allows you to talk to long distance family members and friends in different locations, as if you were right there. You are able to see their surroundings and it is always better to put a voice with a face. It also allows you to do computer sharing and provides other useful tools to make your experience even more worth wild.
A commonly used web based host is Skype. Skype is a free online software application that enables you to make both voice calls and video calls over the internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free but there is a fee, if you plan to call a landline phone. In order to enjoy Skype, you need: either a computer or mobile device that is enables the Skype application, access to a high, quality internet connection and available space on your hard drive to download the software. A webcam or camera phone is highly recommended so that the users are able to see each other.
One of the benefits of Skype is that you get the illusion of communicating face to face with the other users. I am a customer of Skype and I love it. I get a notification that someone is on Skype and with the click of a button, I’m calling my friend, who goes to school to school hundreds of miles away, and can have a conversation as if we were in the same room. I have that
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