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=Videoconferencing=

The K12HSN currently provides a variety of videoconferencing services for schools in California. Videoconferencing is a tool which connects two or more locations with interactive voice and video and can be used in a variety of ways, such as:

The following services are available through the K12HSN to California schools at no cost: > || K12Video.org logo ||
 * Administrative Uses
 * Professional Development
 * Virtual Field Trips
 * Collaborations and Instructions
 * **Scheduling** - K12HSN has developed the [|K12video.org scheduling system] which allows for the scheduling of point to point and multipoint calls.
 * [[image:http://www.k12hsn.org/img/logo/k12video.gif width="325" height="75" caption="K12Video.org logo" link="http://www.k12video.org/"]] ||
 * **Multipoint Bridging** - Service which allows 3 or more locations to be in a conference.
 * **Recording** - Any conference can be digitally recorded in real-time to provide content access at a later time.
 * **Streaming** - Any conference can be streamed live to participants viewing on their computer.

[|Desktop Solution from K12HSN Video]- K12HSN Interactive Desktop Solution (KIDS): Free Desktop Videoconferencing for Teachers

[|The Videoconference Zone]

This is a great video created by the University of Washington. Learn about some common videoconferencing pit falls and how to avoid them. (Windows Media Format)

[|Videoconference Etiquette] A one page "tips and tricks" of etiquette during a video conference.