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'''Web conferencing''', or '''online conferencing''', is a method of using the [[Internet]] to conduct live meetings, trainings, or presentations among two or more users in two or more locations. Participants in web conferences receive the content and interact with presenters and/or other attendees while sitting in front of their [[computer]]s and being connected via the Internet. In its broadest sense, the term Web conferencing includes the broadcasting of audio or video content to recipients with little or no audience interaction ([[Webcast]]s); to presenting of a lecture or workshop that may include partial or full interaction between the audience and presenters ([[Webinar]]s); to live meetings that are fully interactive (Web meetings). | '''Web conferencing''', or '''online conferencing''', is a method of using the [[Internet]] to conduct live meetings, trainings, or presentations among two or more users in two or more locations. Participants in web conferences receive the content and interact with presenters and/or other attendees while sitting in front of their [[computer]]s and being connected via the Internet. In its broadest sense, the term Web conferencing includes the broadcasting of audio or video content to recipients with little or no audience interaction ([[Webcast]]s); to presenting of a lecture or workshop that may include partial or full interaction between the audience and presenters ([[Webinar]]s); to live meetings that are fully interactive (Web meetings). | ||
| − | Web conferences involve real-time audio and/or video sessions. In the early years of the Internet, the term "web conferencing" often was used to describe a group discussion in a message board and therefore not live. The term has evolved to refer specifically to live or "synchronous" meetings. However, there may be an option of having some or all presentations recorded, such that some participants can choose to view them at a time more convenient for them (on demand). The sessions may be conducted via a web-based connection, which requires attendees to simply enter a web site address (URL) to enter the conference, or the connection may be via a downloaded application on each of the attendee’s computers. | + | Web conferences involve real-time audio and/or video sessions. In the early years of the Internet, the term "web conferencing" often was used to describe a group discussion in a message board and therefore not live. The term has evolved to refer specifically to live or "synchronous" meetings. However, there may be an option of having some or all presentations recorded, such that some participants can choose to view them at a time more convenient for them (on demand). The sessions may be conducted via a web-based connection, which requires attendees to simply enter a web site address (URL) to enter the conference, or the connection may be via a downloaded application on each of the attendee’s computers. <membersonly> |
Web conferences range from simply two individuals communicating from their home offices, to meetings among board members and/or staff of multi-million dollar corporations, to large association conferences with thousands of attendees. Among features commonly utilized in the meetings are slide show presentations, live or streaming video, real-time audio communications, public or private text among participants connected to the meeting, vender exhibitions, networking events, polls and surveys, and poster sessions. Screen sharing may allow participants to see anything the presenter currently has showing on his or her screen. | Web conferences range from simply two individuals communicating from their home offices, to meetings among board members and/or staff of multi-million dollar corporations, to large association conferences with thousands of attendees. Among features commonly utilized in the meetings are slide show presentations, live or streaming video, real-time audio communications, public or private text among participants connected to the meeting, vender exhibitions, networking events, polls and surveys, and poster sessions. Screen sharing may allow participants to see anything the presenter currently has showing on his or her screen. | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 14 January 2010
Web conferencing, or online conferencing, is a method of using the Internet to conduct live meetings, trainings, or presentations among two or more users in two or more locations. Participants in web conferences receive the content and interact with presenters and/or other attendees while sitting in front of their computers and being connected via the Internet. In its broadest sense, the term Web conferencing includes the broadcasting of audio or video content to recipients with little or no audience interaction (Webcasts); to presenting of a lecture or workshop that may include partial or full interaction between the audience and presenters (Webinars); to live meetings that are fully interactive (Web meetings).
Web conferences involve real-time audio and/or video sessions. In the early years of the Internet, the term "web conferencing" often was used to describe a group discussion in a message board and therefore not live. The term has evolved to refer specifically to live or "synchronous" meetings. However, there may be an option of having some or all presentations recorded, such that some participants can choose to view them at a time more convenient for them (on demand). The sessions may be conducted via a web-based connection, which requires attendees to simply enter a web site address (URL) to enter the conference, or the connection may be via a downloaded application on each of the attendee’s computers.
