Videoconference

My seminar had its first international videoconference today with a connection to Michigan State's library, where my ever reliable (former) staff members Rick and John set up a connection in the voice studio that let my students in the Computer and Media Services' conference room listen to Christine's presentation about the Orchard Lakes Schools website, and afterward discusss a number of issues with here.

The conference room here had a few problems. We were all packed closely together to get into the view of the camera. The room became surprisingly warm (which I didn't mind in the least). The sound was good throughout, and the German students had no problem understanding what Christine said. They also spoke actively and intelligently, which is not easy to do in a foreign language, as I know all too well these days. Many of the claim that their English is not good, but in general they have a remarkable fluency.

The Institute has a videoconference apparatus that arrived a week ago and still needs to be unpacked. We may be able to use it the next time.