The
ability to communicate has changed so much in history that distances between
people have become nonexistent. Because
of technology, people around the world can communicate at any time regardless
of how far apart they are. Most
recently, video conferencing has added to the applications that can be used to
communicate. This includes technology
specifically set up for video conferencing in board rooms all the way to smart
phones that now have the ability to run video applications. In fact, video conferencing has made
telephone calls and cell phone call obsolete.
Communicating via phone allows for auditory communication only. Therefore, video conferencing technology
enhances the ability to communicate, but it also makes phone technology
obsolete.
The idea for video conferencing
recalls the idea of the traditional faculty meeting or staff meeting. In traditional meetings participants were
able to interact face-to-face and present materials that could be seen by all
of those in attendance. Video
conferencing incorporates all of those qualities while using technology to
diminish any distance barriers may present.
Even more than video conferencing, the future of conferencing may reside
in Telepresence conferencing. A Japanese
firm is developing the technology to make conferencing life-like as
participants will feel as if they are all in the same meeting in the same
location. Obviously this technology is
in its infancy, but it has the potential to improve the quality of video
conferencing. (http://www.conferencetech.com/news/what-will-future-videoconferencing-look)
Margaret,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your posting. I didn't even think about the business aspect of video conferencing. Honestly I was thinking about people keeping in touch with loved ones across the world that they cannot see during the holidays. Video conferencing can be used for training sessions and business meetings. Teleprescence conferencing is the conferencing technology of the future and will some day replace video conferencing. Good post.
Brian
Margaret,
ReplyDeleteGreat additions to the discussion and great tetrad. I also agree with you that video conferencing enhances the ability to communicate through auditory means, but it also allows participants to transfer media as well. The addition of visual components to the auditory communication and it improves the functions of communication. I agree with Brian about the future of communication. Telepresence conferencing is going to be the next big thing. However, I cannot think of anything that could replace that. My brain does not work in a manner that I can foresee any type of technology that could improve upon telepresence.
John and Brian,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments and your insight. I think we chose a very good technology to analyze and I actually enjoyed looking at the progression of video conferencing. I agree with John about the future technology for video conferencing. I cannot imagine anything more technically advanced than holographic or telepresence technology. Thank you both for your comments.